Programs & Resources

For more than 40 years, the Jewish Federation has made it possible for Houston families with financial needs to provide an intensive Jewish educational summer experience for their children by providing financial assistance for camp and Israel scholarships.

Scholarship applications are reviewed monthly from January through May. All scholarships are need-based, and scholarships are awarded on a first come first served basis.

Need-Based Overnight Camp Scholarships

• Houston Jewish residents
• Ages 7-16
• Must attend camp for a minimum of one week
• Must attend a Jewish content camp in North America (Approved camps can be found at https://www.jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper/find-a-camp/)
• IRS forms required with application 

Need-Based Israel Trip Summer or Gap Year

• Houston Jewish residents
• Current 10th, 11^th, and 12th graders
• Israel program is sponsored by a Jewish organization
• Must attend for a minimum of 3 weeks, and maximum of up to 1 year
• IRS forms required with application

WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING CAMP AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2021-2022 YEAR. TO BE PLACED ON A WAIT LIST, PLEASE CONTACT LIZ GARZA.

* The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston funds programs and organizations that benefit individuals and families regardless of their religion. However, when financial aid is provided from the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston on behalf of a specific individual, the individual must be Jewish. This financial aid requirement is to honor the intent and expectation of the Federation’s donors with regard to these particular financial aid programs. 

For more information, contact  Liz Garza.