The Len & Judy Elikan 2021 Camp Scholarship Application
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The Len & Judy Elikan
2021 Camp Scholarship
ApplicationGreetings!
The Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida and The Len & Judy Elikan Camp
Scholarship Fund are thrilled to once again offer overnight camp scholarship awards this year for teens who
are seen as potential leaders of the next generation in the Jewish Community. A Jewish overnight camp is a
place to learn new skills, to have fun, and to meet new friends with whom you share your ideas about Judaism
and life. Jewish camp is a place where many become proud and committed Jews, though they may not have
had that goal in mind when deciding to go. Many go on to become leaders in their community – a great
byproduct. However, the first objective is the most important one: for each youth who attends to have a great
summer experience in a Jewish environment.
Teens who have completed the 9th grade by June 30, 2021 and whose families are members of a local
congregation, are encouraged to apply for awards based in part on financial need. Please act quickly – funds
are limited.
The deadline for submitting an application is February 28, 2021 at 11:59 PM. Please provide this
information to appropriate candidates. If you have questions, please contact Kellie Smith, Director of the
Jewish Foundation (KellieK@jewishjacksonville.org or 904-512-3796).
Who is Eligible to Apply?
The scholarship is for Jewish teens that have completed 9th grade as of June 30, 2021.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must be current members of one of the following:
• Congregation Ahavath Chesed - Jacksonville, FL.
• Etz Chaim Synagogue - Jacksonville, FL.
• Jacksonville Jewish Center - Jacksonville, FL.
• Beth El - the Beaches Synagogue - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
• Chabad at the Beaches - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
• First Congregation Sons of Israel - St. Augustine, FL.
• Temple Bet Yam – St. Augustine, FL.
• Congregation Beth Shalom – Bozeman, MT.
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2Some of the criteria used in selecting scholarship recipients includes:
• Demonstrated interest, achievement, and leadership in Jewish education (Hebrew school, Sunday
school, Bar/Bat/B’nai Mitzvah, Jewish Youth Groups, Mitzvah Projects, etc.),
• Reason(s) for attending the overnight camp selected,
• Involvement in community service organizations and/or projects, and
• Financial need.
Scholarship Amounts
The maximum scholarship for 2021 is 70% of the total cost of camp (up to $3,000). Candidates selected
to receive a scholarship who choose not to disclose financial information in their application will be awarded
$1,000. The scholarship recipients will be selected by March 31, 2021 and notified of the amount awarded.
Funds will be sent directly to the camp once the scholarship committee has confirmed the camper’s
acceptance into the camp and session.
Confidential Application Process
1. Apply to your choice of a not-for-profit Jewish overnight camp for attendance and a specific session*.
Fill out all applicable forms, including a scholarship application if you are eligible for one. Any Jewish
overnight camp may be selected as long as it is sponsored by a not-for-profit Jewish organization, or has
current 501(c)(3) status.
* If your camp requests a deposit you cannot immediately fulfill, advise them you are: A) applying for an Elikan Camp
Scholarship of the Jewish Foundation and B) you are uncertain of your ability to cover the cost of camp until you receive
notification whether or not you have been awarded scholarship funds.
2. Complete the Elikan Camp Scholarship application on the pages that follow.
3. Complete your video submission.
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3Make your final application submission by emailing the following:
• Completed Elikan Camp Scholarship application.
• Video Submission.
• All overnight camp registration forms.
• All overnight camp scholarship forms.
Completed application materials and Video Submissions must
be received on or before
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 at 11:59 PM.
By Email:
KellieK@jewishjacksonville.org
Please call (904) 512-3796 to verify receipt.
All communication (written & oral) will be kept strictly confidential.
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4STUDENT INFORMATION
Name:
Current address:
City: State: ZIP Code:
Email Address:
Age as of June 30, 2021: Grade in School:
Phone #: Date of Birth: Application Date:
Name of your synagogue or temple:
Rabbi name: Rabbi phone:
Teacher / youth director name: Teacher / youth director phone:
Number of years you will have attended Hebrew School (as of June 30, 2021):
Number of years you will have attended Sunday School (as of June 30, 2021):
Date of your ‘Bar Mitzvah’ / ‘Bat Mitzvah’ / ‘B’nai Mitzvah’(circle one):
PARENT / GAURDIAN INFORMATION
Name:
Current address: Time at address:
City: State: ZIP Code:
Email: Phone:
Gross income available to your family from all sources: $
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5Net Federal Tax paid by your family in tax year 2020 (or for 2019 if records for tax year 2020 are not
yet available): $
(positive if you paid, negative if the government paid you)
Is there is any other information that could help us make a decision? (This might include unusual expenses
you’ve had in the past year or are expected to have this year, significant changes in income, illness, or
housing, employment difficulties, debts, support of aged relative, etc. Please attach additional sheets if
needed.)
OVERNIGHT CAMP INFORMATION
Camp you have applied to:
Term of stay: Total cost of stay:
Date camp begins: Date camp ends:
Amount of scholarship you are requesting from selected camp:
Amount of scholarship you are requesting from Elikan Camp Fund:
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6Camp Director name:
Contact phone number:
Camp EIN or tax ID #:
ESSAY QUESTIONS – TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
On a separate page, please submit the following:
1. A list of your extracurricular activities and/or volunteer experience. For your extracurricular activities,
please list the program, the duration, and your role. Ex: Fruit Cove High School Student Government,
2018-19, Vice-President. For your volunteer hours, please attach verification of hours completed either
from your school (if they record them) or from the organizations themselves.
2. Please choose one of the four following issues that you consider to be the most important:
The Uncensored Power of Social Media
Black Lives Matter
The Rise of White Nationalism
Equal Justice for All
Answer each of the following essay questions in 200 words or less (please NO handwritten
submissions):
a. Why do you consider it most important?
b. What needs to change in the chosen area in the long term?
c. What are you planning to do this year to help resolve this issue?
VIDEO SUBMISSION
(minimum 1 minute, maximum 3 minutes)
Please submit a personal video where you describe:
1. What you plan to do as a Mitzvah project after you have returned from camp.
Examples of projects you may choose:
• Volunteering for local Jewish organization sponsored programming
• Starting or leading a youth group
• Teaching/tutoring in your local Hebrew school
• A special mitzvah project of your choosing
2. How your camp experience will impact your leadership and involvement in your Jewish
community in the coming years.
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7SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN
Parent / Guardian Name (please print):
Parent / Guardian Signature:
Date:
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