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The Yaffed 2021 Scholarship Application

Yaffed is pleased to announce the 2021 Scholarship Program for current and former yeshiva students in New York who have received limited and insufficient instruction in secular studies. The goal of the Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to those seeking to bolster their or their children’s education. Scholarship funds can be used towards college tuition. 

While there is no cost to apply for the scholarship, recipients will be required to contribute to Yaffed’s mission in a way that is best suited to them. There are several options to fulfill this requirement such as being featured on Yaffed’s UnEducated Podcast, writing an op-ed to be published in a news outlet, or meeting with elected officials to discuss the state of yeshiva education.

Due to the sensitive nature of this issue, we understand that some applicants may not be comfortable being involved publicly in our mission. In that case, we are happy to discuss opportunities for individuals to apply anonymously.

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  • Please upload a reference letter written and signed by someone who endorses you as an applicant and can attest to your educational interest. The letter should include the reference’s contact information and relationship to the applicant.
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    • 1. Tell us about yourself: Write two brief paragraphs about your yeshiva education and how it has impacted your ability to successfully achieve your goals. 2. Write an answer of up to 500 words that answers the following prompt: What is the biggest challenge you've faced, and how did you overcome it? (Can be written in English or Yiddish)
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      • Please upload a video explaining how your yeshiva education has impacted you thus far in your life, and what you would like to achieve through the education program in which you are participating.

        IMPORTANT NOTE: If uploading is difficult for you, you can send your video to info@yaffed.org.
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