Leo A. Seigel-Dr. Philip Shapiro Education Scholarship

Who can apply

• Must be a senior graduating from a New Jersey high school
• Descendant of a JWV member for at least 3 consecutive years
• Must rank in the top 25% of their class

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Key requirements (5)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

• This program is open to seniors graduating from public or private high schools in New Jersey and planning to attend an accredited college.
• University, community college, or hospital school of nursing in any state.
• Applicants must be the child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a veteran who has been a JWV member for at least 3 consecutive years or, if deceased, was a member at the time of death.
• They must rank in the top 25% of their class.
• Selection is based on class standing, SAT or ACT scores, GPA, and participation in extracurricular activities (school, Jewish community, and community at large).

Required documents

Listed materials from this opportunity.

• Standardized test scores (if applicable)

Applying

Applications can be submitted through the BigFuture website before the deadline of May 20, 2026.