Student Scholarships

Har Shalom Center for Jewish Living strongly supports the value of educating every Jewish child in the area, regardless of financial ability. Although tuition is necessary to meet our expenses, it should not be an educational barrier. We understand that tuition fees may be difficult for some families to pay. We want to work with you to ensure that both of our financial needs are addressed. There is a scholarship fund to support Har Shalom members who need assistance.

Please note:

• The maximum scholarship available is 60% of ONLY the tuition amount for the year. Fees and pizza plan are not eligible for scholarship assistance.
• Families are responsible for 40% of the tuition amount and must be enrolled in ACH auto-pay program to be approved.
• Students must maintain 80% attendance to keep scholarship active. That means no more than 6 absences for Sunday students and 10 absences for Sunday/Wednesday students.
• Your account must remain in good standing or your child poses the risk of losing the scholarship.
• Scholarships remain active for the current school year and need to be reapplied for each fall.

Scholarship applications are due September 15th. Recipients will be notified by October 1st regarding the decision of their application. 

J. Fred Kapp Memorial Scholarship

For Graduating High School Seniors

Application Deadline: March 23, 2025
Amount: $500 minimum

The J. Fred Kapp Memorial Scholarship was established by the Sachs-Kapp family in loving memory of their husband and father. The scholarship provides recognition and financial support for a Jewish graduating senior, honoring Fred’s passion for advising high school students about their futures. Details about the scholarship application are provided below. Questions? Please contact Josh Goldstein (Scholarship Coordinator) by email: joshua.goldstein75@me.com  

Scholarship Criteria:  Graduating seniors from Fort Collins area schools. Parents/guardians must be of Jewish faith with the student self-identifying as Jewish. Evaluation criteria include: (i) consistent service to community-at-large (mitzvoth); (ii) acceptance to institution of higher learning--college, community college, or technical school (kavannah); and (iii) 3.0 GPA or explanation of unusual circumstances.

Application materials: High school transcript, resume, and personal essay. The essay should describe the applicant’s post-secondary plans and career goals, as well as give examples of involvement with the Jewish community at-large. The essay need be no more than the equivalent of two typed pages. In addition, the scholarship selection committee from Har Shalom will set up a personal interview with applicants. 

Poudre School District students should apply through their scholarship packets with the district. For students outside of PSD, such as Loveland or Windsor, please apply directly to Josh Goldstein (Scholarship Coordinator) by email: joshua.goldstein75@me.com . In the subject line, please write “J. Fred Kapp Scholarship Application”.

Funding: The scholarship is generously funded by the Sachs-Kapp family and our community — please consider donating and making a positive difference for our graduating seniors! Donations can be made through the website (select Fred Kapp Scholarship Fund) or by contacting the Har Shalom office.

Hillel International wants to make it easier for Jewish students to attend college and pursue their dreams. This year, with even more Hillel scholarship opportunities than ever before, getting money for college is easier than ever! Check out this year's scholarship offerings:

Jack and Harriet Kudine First-Year Student Scholarship - $5000
Eligibility: Current high school seniors or gap-year students studying in the U.S. and Canada

Behrman Campus Leadership Award - $5000
Eligibility: Current undergrad first-years, sophomores, or juniors in the U.S. and Canada.

Lilly E. Reiser Graduate Student Award - $5000
Eligibility: Incoming or current graduate students in the U.S.

To see if the student in your life is eligible for Hillel International’s scholarship opportunities, check out our Hillel International Scholarships FAQs.