Southwest NCSY Gap Year Scholarship Application

We are so glad you are interested in a Gap Year program! Whether you spend a few months or a full year, taking a break between high school and college offers a variety of advantages. Of those who take a gap year,

97% said it helped to increase their maturity
73% reported that it increased their college readiness
57% said it helped them figure out what they wanted to study in college
84% said it helped them acquire useful career skills
77% found their purpose in life

These are just a few of the benefits to a gap year. To learn more about gap year programs through NCSY, click here. You can also contact our Olami Gap Year Specialist, Rabbi Michel Lomner.

Gap Year Scholarship Application

Applicant's Name(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Cell Number(Required)

Current School Attending(Required)

City(Required)

What gap year program do you plan to attend?

What scholarships have you applied for? Have you been awarded any yet? (and if so how much?)

Have you completed the National NCSY Torah Fund yet?

The link for this application can be found at the top of this page. Applicants are required to apply for both scholarships.

Are you eligible for FAFSA?

Are you planning on going to Gap Year through an Israel Option program?

How many years have you been involved in NCSY or JSU?

Please describe your involvement in NCSY/JSU:

Please elaborate on your experiences in NCSY and explain how they influenced your decision to pursue this program in particular.

Please explain why you have chosen this particular program and what you hope to gain from your year there:

We are proud to share that this scholarship is an investment in you. Please explain how you plan to give back to the Jewish Community at the conclusion of this program.

Your scholarship is contingent upon your performance at the Yeshiva/Seminary you are attending. Payments will be issued directly to the institution at the completion of your year. Please make sure that your school is aware of this arrangement.(Required)

I understand and agree to the terms and expectations

Applicant's Signature

Parent's Name

Parent's Email Address

Parent's Phone Number

Parent's Signature

Gap Year Scholarship Application

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