Each year National Council of Jewish Women SE Atlantic Section provides scholarships to young women who are graduating seniors of high schools in Broward and South Palm Beach Counties and who possess the qualities to become Jewish leaders of tomorrow.
Applicants are invited to submit an essay expressing why they believe they have the potential to become a Jewish leader. Criteria considered include involvement in leadership, advocacy or community service activities, demonstrated resilience and perseverance in moving toward leadership roles. Recipients are awarded $1,000 each to be used for tuition or related expenses for higher education (including college, vocational or trade school), travel for Jewish leadership training, or travel to an NCJW national event.
NCJW congratulates Jana Levin, a graduate of Jupiter Community High School and Ella Prince, a graduate of West Boca High School. Jana plans to attend Florida State University and has an interest in law enforcement. She has held leadership positions in many school activities and feels that her involvement in tikkun olam projects has allowed her to make a difference in the world. Ella plans to attend the University of Florida majoring in health sciences. She has been active in school as a yearbook editor and member of National Honor Society. Her family history including those lost in the Holocaust and those who survived have impacted her commitment to Judaism.
NCJW has been at the forefront of social change for over 125 years. NCJW courageously takes a progressive stance on issues such as child welfare, women’s rights and reproductive freedom. NCJW is the voice of and the place where women from across society come together to make the world and their communities a better place.
