Calling All High School Seniors in Need of Financial Assistance for College

According to JFCS President and CEO, Paula Goldstein, “We are fortunate at JFCS to have a cadre of donors who are committed to helping students graduating from high school go on to college despite financial obstacles.” Goldstein continues, “One of our most exemplary donors, was Ruth Colten who passed away in 2010.”  In Ruth Colten’s lifetime, she was a generous donor who established the Joel K. Colten Scholarship Fund following the tragic and untimely death of her son.  Upon her death, Ruth Colten left an additional one half million dollars to JFCS to help students fulfill their dream of a college education. 

To be eligible, the student must be Jewish and live in the 5 county Philadelphia area, and must be a high school student entering college. The student does not need to be a client of JFCS to apply.  Click here to apply or call 1.866.JFCSNOW