SOUTHBURY – The Jewish Communities of Western CT’s Endowment has announced that applications are currently being accepted for college scholarships. Awards are between $500 and $3,000. Endowment scholarships are made possible by The William Finkelstein College Scholarship Fund, The Alan and Janet Hertzmark Scholarship Fund, The Shobhna Shukla, Matthew Ginsburg College Scholarship Fund and the Ruth Kravitz Fund for Higher Education.

Each scholarship has its own set of criteria (ie: financial need, grades, residency requirements and/or involvement within the Jewish community). To receive an application, visit our website at www.jfed.net. For further information, call (203) 267-3177, ext. 308 or grants@jfed.net. The application deadline is March 6.