College Scholarships

JCC Teens is excited to launch our new scholarship program and offer 3 high school seniors a $1,000 scholarship towards a university or gap year program of their choosing for the 2024-25 school year.

Applications for this year have closed and will reopen in Fall 2024 for next year.

Eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be current high school seniors graduating this school year (2023-2024)

• Applicants must have at least one year or one summer in a JCC Teen Leadership role including JSC Club Leader, Teen Mental Health Committee, JCC Teen Intern, CTC Board, Apachi Counselor, Camp Chi SIT, Camp Chi Counselor.

• Applicants must be planning to enroll in a two or four year university in Fall 2025 or deferring studies for a Gap Year in Israel

Please contact Maya Parks with any questions.

2024 Scholarship Recipients

2024 Scholarship Recipients

Aviva Shabat

Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov Class of 2024

“Being a leader means leaning into discomfort. It can be being vulnerable, or inspiring the people around you. Being brave enough to try new things while looking out for those who don’t yet have that skill.”
Next year, Aviva is planning on studying Judaic Studies and Neuropsychology.

Sarah Besser

Vernon Hills High School Class of 2024

“Leadership to me means being a role model. It’s about helping and supporting others, uplifting them in order to better your smaller communities and society as a whole. Leadership is also about inspiring others and leading by example so that we can reach a common goal.”
Next year, Sarah is planning on studying Secondary Education with a specialization in Mathematics.

Tyler Rosenthal

Highland Park High School Class of 2024

“Leadership is a journey, not just a destination. It’s about growing alongside others, guiding with empathy, and making an impact that resonates beyond oneself.”
Next year, Tyler is planning on studying Business.

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