The Jewish Silicon Valley scholarship program provides assistance to families whose circumstances require it. Our scholarship procedure helps ensure fairness and confidentiality for all applicants.

A scholarship is dollars given on your behalf towards program fees. This gift is not expected to be repaid. 

For all scholarship applications, please remit current tax returns and W-2s to [email protected].

APJCC Camp Shalom Scholarships

Camp Shalom scholarships are available on an as-needed basis. To apply, a paper camp application (attached below) must be completed and emailed to [email protected]. We will respond to your email with a link to the online campership application.

Applications are due by April 1 and decisions will be emailed by to May 20.

• Printable application for Preschool Camp (PDF format)
• Printable application for Grades 1-10 (PDF format)

Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarships

Scholarship requirements:

• Families with children between the ages of 6 and 18 (by June 1, 2023) are eligible for scholarships to attend an accredited Jewish overnight camp in the U.S., Canada or Israel.
• Families may apply for overnight camp scholarships for one or more children.
• Families must be within JSV’s service area: Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Saratoga, Sunnyvale.
• Children must be Jewish (as identified by their families).
• Families must contribute a minimum percentage of total tuition according to their ability to pay.
• Scholarships must be “last resort” funds, supplementing financial assistance provided by the camp, family, and all other possible sources.
• Scholarship funds are to be used strictly for camp tuition and camp-provided bus transportation to and from camp.

All application data is kept strictly confidential and will be reviewed without identifying information by the board of JSV. Families will be informed of their scholarships no later than April 29, 2023. Award checks will be sent directly to the overnight camp.