Ignite the Power of Community
Jewish Connections Network
The Jewish Connections Network is a giving circle of passionate and generous donors with a simple goal: to ensure that every Jewish family in Long Beach can participate and feel at home at our Alpert JCC.
Eligibility: Families with at least one self-identified Jewish member of their household with a desire to participate in Jewish programs and education
Award Amount: Qualifying families may be awarded up to $4,000 per child per school year towards ECE tuition, up to $900 per child per summer for Camp Komaroff, and up to 50% of membership fees.
Timeline: JCN Grants are available on a rolling basis, with awards typically distributed within 2 weeks. Please note that incomplete applications may delay your award notification.
Application Requirements: The application will take around 5-10 minutes to complete.
Jewish Long Beach Community Scholarships
Jewish Long Beach offers three types of scholarships to support Jewish students and campers and enrich Jewish leadership.
*Please note the following three scholarships cannot be used towards Alpert JCC membership or programs (Early Childhood/Camp). For grants for those programs, please use our JCN Grants application.
Jewish Long Beach Scholarship Fund
Supports opportunities for youth up to age 19 to gain Jewish education and leadership opportunities. Eligible programs include Jewish day/sleepaway camps, leadership training programs, and unique Jewish youth experiences.
Rabbi Laibson Campership Fund
Sustains Jewish continuity by connecting local children with opportunities to attend Jewish sleepaway camp. Previous awards have averaged $575. Priority will be given to first time applicants.
The Laibson Campership Fund is partially underwritten by Dr. Barry and Rita Zamost and Congregation Shir Chadash.
Bob Baldwin Memorial Fund
Connects our youth to Israel through organized peer trips, community trips and educational programs. Maximum award is $1,800 per participant. Eligible participants (ages 13-30) include those who are going on a trip to Israel sponsored by an approved non-profit organization including volunteer, study abroad, and Birthright.
Note: Baldwin Scholarships are available on an ongoing basis. To request a scholarship application outside of the regular application cycle, please contact [email protected]
Application Information & Timeline
The scholarship application is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and easy. No fees, essays, or references are required to apply.
The maximum award per participant is subject to change depending on the number of applicants this year. The scholarship award is contingent upon confirmation of the non-profit status of the organization and the applicant’s enrollment in the program they wish to attend. Proof of enrollment is required before funds will be disbursed.
2026 Application Cycle: Important Dates
December 1, 2025: Applications open
February 16, 2026: Application deadline for the Jewish Long Beach Community Scholarship and Rabbi Laibson Campership. Baldwin scholarships are available on an ongoing basis.
March 16, 2026: Scholarship Recipients Notified
Catchment Area
Eligible applicants have at least one parent or guardian living in one of the following cities:
Artesia |
Huntington Beach |
Seal Beach |
Bellflower |
La Mirada |
Signal Hill |
Buena Park |
La Palma |
South Whittier |
Cerritos |
Lakewood |
Stanton |
Cypress |
Long Beach |
Sunset Beach |
Downey |
Los Alamitos |
Westminster |
Garden Grove |
Paramount |
Whittier |
Hawaiian Gardens |
Santa Fe Springs |
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Camps & Programs We've Supported
Scholarships FAQs
Are scholarships need-based?
The scholarship criteria is based on eligibility, with priority given to first-time applicants. The application does not ask for any financial documents.
How many times can the same person apply?
Applicants may submit only one application per year. The same person may apply as many years as they would like, as long as there are still funds available. Priority will be given to first-time applicants.
How are funds distributed?
Funds will be dispersed directly to the organization you are applying for, such as a qualifying summer camp or educational organization. Proof of enrollment, such as a confirmation email, is required before funds can be dispersed. We are unable to write checks directly to applicants.
How will I know how much I've been awarded?
Applicants can expect to be notified of the award amount via email on or after March 16, 2026.
When is the soonest we can hear back?
Applicants can expect to hear back no sooner than March 16, 2026. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate early notifications.