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Sylvia and Samuel Schulman Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount
$1,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

National Council of Jewish Women - Los Angeles Section (NCJW/LA)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be entering or continuing school in an accredited institution in order to learn a marketable skill which will lead to economic independence.
  4. Must be a female.
  5. Must be a single parent.
  6. Must reside in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, or Ventura counties in California.
  7. Must attend a college/university in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, or Ventura counties in California.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: U.S. single mothers who are entering or continuing school in an accredited institution in order to learn a marketable skill which will lead to economic independence are eligible for this award. Students must reside and attend college/university in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, or Ventura counties in California.

Application requirements for the Sylvia and Samuel Schulman Memorial Scholarship are:

  • Recommendation letters (2)
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
  • Enrollment verif.
Additional Information: The highly competitive selection criteria include the ability to articulate a clear statement of goals, the likelihood of goal attainment, the personal courage and personal commitment of the applicant, and the financial need.

Award Amount: $1,000 annually, non-renewable. Please note: The award is made in two payments of $500. The second payment will be received after written confirmation of status and current school transcripts from the recipient.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

About National Council of Jewish Women - Los Angeles Section (NCJW/LA):
Address: ATTN: Scholarship Committee 543 N. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, California 90036

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