Jewish female students residing in North or South Carolina who are interested in furthering their post-secondary education are eligible for scholarships of up to $5,000.
The Rosalyn Saltz and Norman Seymour Pliner Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to deserving, interested, and committed Jewish women who also must demonstrate commitment and involvement in their chosen field as well as advancing Jewish women in leadership roles.One or two recipients will be chosen for the academic year 2014-2015. Grants of $2,500 will go to each of two candidates or a $5,000 grant will be awarded to one. Recipients must meet the selection criteria and demonstrate financial need.
The deadline is Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
Grants can be used for full-time undergraduate study, graduate study, or special post-secondary training (for example, vocational courses). Grants may also be used by those already in the workforce who are going to school full-time. Grants provided should be for “last-dollar financing” for students to help bridge the gap between a student’s total financial resources and the cost of attending school.
For additional information or to have an application mailed to you, contact Betsy Gamburg at Jewish Family Services in Greensboro, North Carolina, 336-852-4829, ext. 225. The application is available online at www.shalomgreensboro.org.
To be eligible for a Pliner Grant, the following qualifications must be met:
·Student and family must be U.S. citizens or legal residents.
·Student and family must demonstrate financial need.
·Student and/or family must have a permanent residence in North or South Carolina established for at least one year. Preference will be given to North Carolina residents.
·Student must demonstrate commitment to the Jewish community through engagement in substantive volunteer activities or employment.
·Student must be well-rounded as demonstrated by participation in athletic endeavors, school extracurricular activities, musical interests, and/or other outside interests/hobbies.
·Student must attend a recognized, accredited post-secondary institution and be enrolled in a full-time program leading to a degree or professional certificate.
·Student must be in good academic standing and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 to maintain eligibility.
Instructions for Completing the Application
·Download the application, complete, and mail, together with the required attachments, to:
Betsy Gamburg, Director
Jewish Family Services
5509-C West Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27410-4211
·Sign the application.
·Have your parent(s) or legal guardian sign the application beneath your signature.
·Include your essay questions with your application.
·The due date for the application is April 30, 2014.
Attachments to be submitted as soon as available
·Final transcripts from high school and the acceptance letter from the college or university you will be attending OR college transcript with GPA showing 3.0. If you are transferring to another college, please include that acceptance letter.
·Financial Aid Award letter from the educational institution you will be attending.
·Statement of costs from the educational institute you will be attending.
·A copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA.
·These documents can be e-mailed to bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org
