Omaha Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Jewish Federation of Omaha
Overview
The Jewish Federation of Omaha oversees numerous scholarship and grant resources that help Jewish families afford educational and youth programs. Funding supports preschool, Jewish overnight camps, JCC day camps, Israel travel, youth group programming, Friedel Jewish Academy, undergraduate and graduate study, vocational and technical training, yeshiva education, and professional degrees. Need-based assistance is provided through scholarship funds; certain grant programs follow separate, non–need-based criteria listed on each grant application. If you have questions, contact Diane Walker at [email protected] or (402) 334-6551.
Access the full 2026 Scholarship & Grant Guide online.
Summer 2026 Camp Grants (summary)
- Amounts: $1,200 per overnight camper and $250 per day camper for summer 2026.
- These camp grants are not need-based.
- Awards are limited to a maximum of 96 overnight campers and 100 day campers.
- Eligible camps must be Jewish residential or day camps officially recognized by the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation.
- Recipients must be Jewish residents of the Omaha and Lincoln metropolitan areas.
Our Mission
To build and sustain a strong and vibrant Omaha Jewish community and to support Jews in Israel and around the world.
This mission is carried forward by generations of community members who established endowments and programs that make education, travel, and financial aid possible for today’s families and youth.
How to Use This Guide
This guide compiles the financial-aid options available through Jewish Omaha. Begin with the Table of Contents to find programs that match your needs. Many synagogue communities also offer assistance—check the Synagogue Support page. Parents of young children should review the Passport to Israel program (see page 6), which can yield up to $4,000 in matching funds over time.
If you do not find an exact match in this guide, please get in touch; customized support is sometimes available. Contact Diane Walker at (402) 334-6551 or [email protected] for help.
Jewish Education Scholarships
The Jewish Federation of Omaha administers need-based scholarships for local Jewish education, including:
- Pennie Z. Davis Early Learning Center
- Friedel Jewish Academy
Application Information
- Use the 2026 Jewish Federation of Omaha Scholarship Application.
- Where to find the application: www.jewishomaha.org → Our Priorities → Scholarships & Grants → JFO Scholarships.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, January 28, 2026 to be considered for summer 2026 or the 2026–2027 academic year.
Questions or to request a direct application link: Diane Walker, (402) 334-6551 or [email protected].