JFEW helps students who are committed to women’s educational and professional advancement to complete a college degree and pursue their career goals. We do this through scholarships, paid internships, peer networks, dedicated advising and professional development opportunities at New York’s public and private universities.
College Program
JFEW’s College Program supports students of all backgrounds who have financial need, are pursuing post-secondary education in New York, and are committed to women’s educational and professional advancement.
Heritage Program
JFEW’s Heritage Program honors the Foundation’s origins as a school for immigrant Jewish girls by supporting students who have financial need, are pursuing post-secondary education in New York, and are committed to Jewish women’s educational and professional advancement.
More than a scholarship program
JFEW is more than a scholarship program. We believe that financial support is only the first step in increasing low-income students’ attainment of a college degree, and that these students — often the first in their families to attend college — have the best chances of future success when they are part of a supportive, empowering community.
We create that community for more than 400 students every year, in partnership with colleges, universities and community based-organizations that prioritize student success and economic mobility.
Meet Our College Program Partners
ACE at SUNY Oswego
For students in the Accelerate, Complete, Engage program at SUNY Oswego. JFEW supports a cohort in the comprehensive SUNY program designed to help students complete their bachelor’s degree within four years.
ACE at John Jay College, CUNY
For students in the Accelerate, Complete, Engage program at John Jay College. JFEW supports a cohort in the comprehensive CUNY program designed to help students complete their bachelor’s degree within four years.
Hunter College, CUNY
For students with demonstrated interest in public policy and public service. JFEW provides scholarship assistance, a summer internship stipend, and special programming to enhance professional development.
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
For students in associate degree programs in dental hygiene and radiologic technology. JFEW provides scholarship assistance, a summer internship stipend and special programming to enhance professional development.
Queens College, CUNY
For students in Communications Sciences and Disorders. JFEW provides scholarship assistance, a summer internship stipend, and special programming to enhance professional development.
Meet Our Heritage Program Partners
Rutgers University – New Brunswick
For undergraduate students, with a focus on leadership and career development. JFEW provides scholarship assistance, summer internship stipends and professional and career development support.
Binghamton University, SUNY
JFEW Scholars Binghamton Leadership and Career Development Scholars Program or undergraduate students, with a focus on leadership and career development. JFEW provides scholarship assistance, summer internship stipend and professional and career development support.
Footsteps
For students in the Footsteps Scholarship Program. JFEW provides scholarship assistance.
Stern College, Yeshiva University
For students in the sciences or humanities. JFEW provides scholarship assistance, summer internship stipends and special programming to enhance professional development.
UJA-CUNY Hillels Program
For students active in CUNY Hillels at Baruch College, Hunter College, Brooklyn College, the College of Staten Island and Queens College. JFEW provides scholarship assistance, summer internship stipends, professional development support and mentoring through UJA’s Career Services Initiative and Emerging Leaders programs.
Program Director Voices
Get to know JFEW’s invaluable campus program leaders.
Dr. Alyssa Schuck, Professor of Biology
JFEW Program Director, Stern College for Women