Sara Chaiton Scholarship for Resilient Women
Sara Chaiton was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who embodied resilience and strength throughout her life.
Sara was a Holocaust survivor whose life was torn apart by the Nazis when she was just 15 years old. After losing most of her family and community, Sara was able to emigrate to Canada and returned to high school in her 50s.
This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Sara Chaiton by supporting Jewish students who have been impacted by the loss of a loved one.
Any Jewish, female student who is a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student whose education was changed or temporarily halted by the loss of an immediate relative may apply for this scholarship. We welcome the applications of working and/or low-income students in particular.
To apply, tell us about the person you lost, how they impacted you, and what has helped you persevere to continue your education.
Tell us about the person you lost and how they changed you as a person. What has contributed to your resilience in continuing with your education?
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September 2023
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The application deadline is Aug 25, 2024. Winners will be announced on Sep 25, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 25, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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