Omaha Scholarships

The Jewish Federation of Omaha administers a wide variety of scholarship and grant funds that provide financial assistance for preschool, Jewish residential camps, JCC day camp, Israel trips, youth group activities, Friedel Jewish Academy, undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, yeshiva and professional studies. Scholarships are awarded on a financial-need basis. Grant programs have separate requirements which are listed on the grant application form and are not financial-need-based. Any questions on scholarship and grant opportunities should be directed to Diane Walker at dwalker@jewishomaha.org or (402) 334-6551.

View the full 2026 Scholarship and Grant Guide online.

Grants amounts - $1,200 per overnight camper and $250 per day camper for summer 2026.

• This is not a need-based grant.
• Awards are capped at 96 overnight and 100 day campers.
• Jewish summer residential and day camps must be recognized by the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation.
• Jewish residents of Omaha & Lincoln metro areas

JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA MISSION

To build and sustain a strong and vibrant Omaha Jewish community and tosupport Jews in Israel and around the world.

For generations, our close-knit Jewish community has worked hard to carry out this mission. We stand on the shoulders of giants. Many who came before endowed financial assistance, scholarships, trips to Israel and much more. Their legacy offers a helping hand to Jewish Omaha and its youth.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

We have tried here to catalogue Jewish Omaha’s available assistance. Start with the Table of Contents and read about the program that interests you.

Sometimes synagogues also help, so be sure to check out the “Synagogue Support page. Parents of younger children, be sure to read about the Passport to Israel program, page 6, where over time you can receive $4,000 in matching funds.

If you don’t see yourself in these pages, please reach out. One size rarely fits all, and often assistance is available. We are here to help. Please feel free to contact Diane Walker at (402) 334-6551 or dwalker@jewishomaha.org with questions.

JEWISH EDUCATION

The Jewish Federation of Omaha administers Jewish Omaha’s scholarship and financial assistance funds. Needs-based scholarships are available for:

• Pennie Z. Davis Early Learning Center
• Friedel Jewish Academy

Application: 2026 Jewish Federation of Omaha Scholarship Application. Where to find it: www.jewishomaha.org

• Navigate to Our Priorities → Scholarships & Grants → JFO Scholarships

DEADLINE: Applications are due Wednesday, January 28, 2026 to be considered for summer 2026 or academic year 2026-2027 awards.

For questions or to request an application link: Diane Walker at (402) 334-6551 or dwalker@jewishomaha.org.