Sylvia Tuman Scholarships Program 2025
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The Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program, administered by The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, provides scholarships for Jewish students who require financial assistance to further their education. Students must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college or university located in Miami-Dade or Broward counties. Preference is given to institutions in Miami-Dade County.
Application Deadline: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Please see below for full eligibility requirements and to apply.
A. Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicant is Jewish.
2. Applicant must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education in Miami-Dade or Broward Counties, Florida.
3. Graduate and undergraduate degree-granting programs are eligible.
4. Vocational/technical schools are not eligible.
5. Preference is given to institutions in Miami-Dade County.
B. Objective Criteria:
1. Completed application.
2. Copy of latest income tax return (Form 1040). Please note that tax returns from both parents are required unless the applicant meets the definition of an Independent Student*.
3. Proof of current enrollment or acceptance at a college or university in Miami-Dade or Broward Counties.
4. A copy of your FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
5. Proof of tuition currently owed (tuition bill/statement)
6. Proof of financial aid and student loans received, if applicable
*Independent Student Definition: You are at least 24 years of age, married, on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, financially supporting dependent children, an orphan (both parents deceased), a ward of the court, or an emancipated minor.
C. How the Process Works:
1. The applicant must complete and upload all documents required in the application by the deadline in order to be considered for a scholarship. A limited number Sylvia Tuman Scholarships are awarded each year.
2. Applicant’s information is submitted to the scholarship committee for deliberation.
3. Applicant is notified of decision via email.
4. Funds awarded are sent directly to the educational institution.
5. Recommended Community Service volunteering at Federation’s Super Sunday.