College Students

Hi there! We are happy to welcome Jewish college students from out-of-town attending local institutions. To meet other Jewish college students in the area and/or to form a social group, contact us.

Kapson and Roland Scholarships available for Jewish students
This fall, The Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley will once again award scholarships to Jewish students in our service area  from the Craig and Carol Kapson Scholarship Fund and the Lillian and Harvey Roland Trust.

The Kapson Scholarship helps a Jewish students from our area attend a university, college or technical institute in Indiana. A committee of Jewish community members will review eligible candidates based on the motivation of the student to receive a higher education along with merit and financial needs. The Scholarship Fund will allow a new student each year to be awarded $2,500, with the remaining funds to be divided between other students with a minimum distribution of $750 per student.

The Lillian and Harvey Roland Scholarship Fund serves the purpose of providing higher education scholarships to matriculating college students of parents who are either active in the Jewish community and are contributors to the Jewish Federation. This Scholarship will provide $750 to a student matriculating to Indiana University who have demonstrated academic scholarship and financial need.

Interested students should contact Debby Grant for information about applications.  You may also print and mail the application to The Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, 3202 Shalom Way, South Bend, IN 46615. Download the application here.

Kefiada Travel / Volunteer Opportunity

Make a difference in the Western Galilee as a volunteer: opportunity for 19-26 year-olds. Kefiada is a Partnership with Israel program that offers you an exciting opportunity to volunteer and become familiar with Israeli society. Have a different experience this summer in Israel! Contact us to help with your trip.

Click here to download the flier.

Masa Program
Masa Israel Journey offers over 200 study, internship, and volunteer opportunities all over Israel lasting between five and twelve months. Masa Israel Journey connects Jewish young adults
(ages 18-30) to gap year, study abroad, post-college, and volunteer programs. No other organization makes it easier for young adults to have exciting, life-changing experiences in Israel.

Click here for more information.

 

Birthright Trip
Taglit-Birthright Israel offers the gift of a free, 10-day educational trip to Israel for Jewish adults between the ages of 18 to 26. Since its inception in 2000, Taglit-Birthright Israel has sent nearly 300,000 Jewish young adults to Israel. They come from 54 countries, all 50 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and from nearly 1,000 North American colleges and universities.

The trip aims to strengthen participants’ Jewish identity; to build an understanding, friendship and lasting bond with the land and people of Israel; and to reinforce the solidarity of the Jewish people worldwide. Click here for more information. Our Jewish Federation has relationships with trip providers so please call us if you need assistance.

 

Young Leadership
Live a life of fulfillment and connection. Make the connection to your Jewish soul and to the soul of your Jewish community. Take advantage of Jewish federation's countless opportunities to enrich your life. If you're between the ages of 21 - 45 and are interested in being part of young leadership as a way to meet Jewish peers and contribute to your local Jewish community please contact Emily at emilyh@thejewishfed.org or call 574-233-1164. You can also visit our Young Leadership page, which is currently under construction.