Washington DCJCC Preschool Scholarships

Great news!  16th Street J Preschool scholarships are now available for 2009-2010

Due to the generosity of the Jim Joseph Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, we are able to offer scholarships for the first time in our school's history. 

There is an increased call for needs-based Jewish education support for families in the greater Washington DC area, and these scholarships will be granted based on a demonstration of need. The Jim Joseph Foundation and JFGW grant stipulates that only families with at least one self-identified Jewish parent are eligible to receive scholarships. 

Admission to the Washington DCJCC’s 16th Street Preschool is not based on financial status and Preschool Scholarships to those accepted will be granted based on a demonstration of need.

Scholarships awards will cover up to 50% of the 16th Street J Preschool tuition for the 2009–2010 school year.  Families are eligible to apply for more than one child and will be able to apply for scholarships in consecutive years.

Parents on the waitlist are also eligible to apply, but will only receive the scholarship if their child is placed in a classroom for the upcoming year.

• The deadline to apply is May 22, 2009.
• Awards decision will be made available by June 12, 2009
• For students beginning in the 2010-2011 school year, applications we be available September 2009.

The forms are available on our website:

• Application Form (Word document)
• Application Form (PDF)
• Guidelines (PDF)

Eligibility will be determined by an income breakdown matching the number of people per household to an appropriate income threshold that clearly indicates a need for financial assistance. To prevent fraud and promote accuracy, applicants must also submit a signed copy of their most recently filed 1040. 

Applications will be vetted by Washington DCJCC Chief Program Officer Joshua Ford and final decisions made by the Center's Chief Executive Officer, Arna Meyer Mickelson. Personal identifying information will be redacted by the Development Office prior to review.

Please send in your applications to our Development Office, c/o Mark Spira:  1529 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC  20036.  Fax:  (202) 518-9420.  Do not send them to the Preschool Office.

If you are interested and qualify for the scholarship, we encourage you to apply. 

The Jim Joseph Foundation, established in 2006, is committed to a sustained program of grant making in pursuit of a vision that leads to ever-increasing numbers of young Jews engaged in ongoing Jewish learning and choosing to live vibrant Jewish lives.  The Foundation manages approximately eight hundred million dollars in assets, using all of its resources to foster compelling, effective Jewish learning for young Jews in the United States.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington builds a vibrant and purposeful Jewish community by caring for those in need, deepening engagement in Jewish life, and strengthening the bonds and connections among Jews in the Washington area, in Israel, and around the world.  The Federation is a community building organization that marshals human and fiscal resources to ensure a vibrant today and future for the Jewish people.   www.shalomdc.org