JCRC Youth Fellowship for Jewish Identity and Leadership
For 11th and 12th graders.
Upon successful completion of this prestigious and competitive fellowship, participants will earn a $1,000 stipend.
JCRC Youth Fellowship for Jewish Identity and Leadership is a single school year program designed to empower Jewish high school juniors and seniors to explore and embrace their history, develop leadership skills, and cultivate a deep sense of pride, meaning and joy in their Jewish identity. Through a comprehensive series of interactive learning sessions and engaging field trips, participants will gain a nuanced understanding of Jewish history, culture, and values, while also learning how to articulate their own narratives and advocate for their community.
The Fellows will meet monthly throughout the school year. There will be homework assignments and a capstone project.
Applications closed for the 2024-2025 school year. Learn more
Several sessions are open for all Jewish 11th and 12th graders to participate. See dates and join us!
Questions? Contact info@minndakjcrc.org or 612-338-7816
JCRC reserves the right to reduce the stipend based on participation, attendance and completion of the requirements.
Funding of the JCRC Youth Fellowship for Jewish Identity and Leadership was provided through a grant from the Toodie and Frank Trestman Collaborative Education and Special Needs Fund, a fund of the Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation, and through a grant from the Women’s Endowment Fund, a fund of the Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation, and through an anonymous fund at the Minneapolis Foundation.