• 2027-2028 JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Application

  • Applicant must:

    • Identify as Jewish.
    • Demonstrate a meaningful connection and/or contribution to the Jewish Community.
    • Be a legal and permanent resident of San Diego County for at least two years by the start of the 2027-2028 academic year.
    • Be a U.S. Citizen or documented legal permanent U.S. resident (green card).
    • Plan to attend school full-time at an accredited college, university, technical, or vocational school in the United States starting in the fall semester of 2027.
    • Demonstrate financial need indicated by an adjusted gross family income not to exceed 80% of the 2025 San Diego County Area Median Income (AMI) based on household size. A “household” includes the tax filer, their spouse if they have one, and their tax dependents. Adjusted gross income cannot exceed:
      • $92,700 for a household of 1
      • $105,950 for a household of 2
      • $119,200 for a household of 3
      • $132,400 for a household of 4
      • $143,000 for a household of 5
      • $162,300 for a household of 6
      • $173,500 for a household of 7 
      • $184,700 for a household of 8 
    • Plan to contribute towards their own education through part-time work before or during the academic year, (unpaid internships or volunteer work are also acceptable).

    Additional Requirement for Returning Applicants only:

    • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

  • For more information regarding scholarship selection and disbursment please click HERE.


    Complete your application before the deadline of

    January 15th, 2027 !

  • 2027-2028 JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship Application

  • Which most accurately describes you?
  • Date of Birth:*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Are you U.S citizen or legal resident?*
  • Do you identify as Jewish?*
  • Have you ever received a JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship?*

  • FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    All information in this section pertains to your 2025 tax return.
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  • Have you submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as is required to provide income verification per the requirements of this application?*
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  • Are you going to receive financial support from your family?*
  • Have you received any other scholarships*
  • Do you plan to take out loans?
  • Do you plan to have a job or do work study?*

  • HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

    If your household contains parent(s), legal guardian(s), or a spouse, please input their information below.

  • CURRENT ACADEMICS

  • School Name*
    Major or Course of Study      
    School Address:      *   *   *   *   
    Cumulative GPA (UNWEIGHTED on 4.0 scale):      *   
    Cumulative GPA (WEIGHTED with AP, IB and honors classes):         

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  • FALL 2027 EDUCATIONAL PLANS

  • School Name (if already chosen):     
    If you haven’t chosen a school yet, please list your top 3 choices: 
    1st Choice:  
    2nd Choice:   
    3rd Choice:       
    Degree sought:      
    Major or course of study:           
    If school is a public institution, applicant will pay:
          

  • Where do you plan to live?

  • APPLICANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

    Describe any significant work experience with your most recent position listed first. Work experience may include unpaid internships to get experience in a career field.

  • Employer
    Date of Employment   Pick a Date   to   Pick a Date   
          
    Position:      

    Employer
    Date of Employment   Pick a Date   to   Pick a Date   
          
    Position:      

  • Do you plan to work or volunteer during the 2026-2027 Academic Year?*

  • Two Letters of Recommendation

  • o Submit two letters of recommendation from a non-family member.
    o Letters should be on official letterhead and must contain the writer’s full name, title, address, phone number and email address.
    o Please be certain that the letter is dated and addressed to the Scholarship Committee.

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  • Jewish Community Involvement:

  • Submit a 3-minute (maximum) recorded video of yourself answering interview questions below.

    New applicants:
    o Describe your current involvement in the Jewish community and what it means to you. 

    Returning applicants:
    o Tell us about your current involvement in the Jewish community and how it has grown, changed, or deepened throughout your time in school.

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  • Limited Media Release

    (Optional)

  • If selected, I authorize JFSSD to share limited contact information (first name, last name, and photo) to the JFS- David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship donors, local Jewish organizational partners. I also give JFS permission to use my photo on the website and social media in relation to the scholarship.

  • Date
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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