Jewish Teen/Young Adult Education Experiences Scholarships and Awards

Temple Sinai is proud to be able to offer both need-based scholarships and merit awards to our youth, teens, and young adults that encourage and enable participation in meaningful Jewish education experiences. Due to the generosity of Sinai members, we are fortunate to have several funding sources that help support these efforts and ensure that finances are not a barrier to participation.

Qualifications:
Parent(s) or the applicant must be a member in good standing at Temple Sinai. The program for which support is requested must take place between Summer 2026 and the conclusion of Summer 2027.

The deadline for all applications is February 15, 2026.

Merrill & Sheila Wynne Judaic Experience Award

One $5,000 award will be given to a student to be used toward an approved Jewish camping, social justice, education, or Israel program. The competitive Wynne Award is merit-based and intended to honor a recipient’s desire to pursue a transformative Jewish experience. Applicants must be between the age of 15-23 by the application deadline.

Requirements of Award Winner: Recipients of the Wynne Award will be asked to do the following upon completion of their program:

Present a summary report or blog article to share with the congregation.
Present a D'var Torah about their experience during a Shabbat Service.
Send a thank you note to the Wynne family, sharing a highlight of their experience.

Jewish Experiences Need-Based Scholarships

Temple Sinai offers two need-based scholarships to support our high school and college students as they embark upon Jewish experiences.

1. Lichtenstein Family Israel Scholarships
The Brenda & Mark Lichtenstein Israel Endowment Fund provides need-based scholarships of at least $2,000 for trips organized by a Jewish entity, including schooling in Israel. Applicants must be between the ages of 15-26 by the application deadline.

Requirements of Scholarship Recipients: Recipients of the Lichtenstein Scholarship will be asked to do the following upon completion of their program:

If in high school, help to plan an Israel program for Noar and/or teens at Sinai. If in college or out of college, share your experience through a blog and pictures.
Send a thank you note to the Lichtenstein family, sharing a highlight of the experience.

2. Youth & Teen Jewish Experience Scholarships
Temple Sinai offers need-based scholarships for youth and teens to participate in an approved Jewish education experience (e.g., Israel travel, Jewish overnight camp, leadership programs, social action experiences, Sinai grade-level travel experiences, etc.).

Requirements of Scholarship Recipients: Recipients of a Youth & Teen Jewish Experience scholarship will be asked to send a thank you note to the funder, sharing a highlight of the experience.

Email Marisa Kaiser with questions.

APPLICATION

Select which scholarship/award for which you wish to be considered (click all that apply):

Merrill & Sheila Wynne Judaic Experience Award (merit-based)Lichtenstein Family Israel Trip Scholarships (need-based)Temple Sinai Youth & Teen Jewish Experience Scholarships (need-based)

Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Age

Grade

Current School

Phone Number

Parent 1 Information

Parent 1 First Name

Parent 1 Last Name

Parent 1 Mobile Phone

Parent 1 Email

Parent 1 Professional Field

Parent 1 Employer

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Parent 2 Information

Parent 2 First Name

Parent 2 Last Name

Parent 2 Mobile Phone

Parent 2 Email

Parent 2 Professional Field

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Family Information

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City

State

Zip Code

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Program/Experience Information

Name of the program for which you are requesting assistance

Contact information and/or program link website

Dates of program/when you will be attending

Total cost of program

Amount requested for program

Explain why this Jewish educational experience or program is important to you and how you hope it will impact your life.

Share your involvement at Temple Sinai (i.e., youth group, HUB programs, Madrichim, Confirmation, etc.).

Share your involvement in Jewish life outside of Temple Sinai (i.e., BBYO, CCC, Camp, Hillel, etc.).

Need-Based Scholarships Additional Questions

Please complete to be considered.

Provide detailed information regarding your current financial situation and the reason you are requesting financial assistance.

Have you applied for financial aid from other sources (i.e., Israel program or camp attending, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, One Happy Camper, Root One, etc.)?

YesNo

If yes, share which source and how much you requested.

Type your name to confirm that you agree to the requirements if chosen for these awards/scholarships.

Please type your first and last name.

Date of Application

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