Jewish Federation of Western Mass. awards 48 scholarships to local students

The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts’ Springfield Council of Jewish Women awarded 48 scholarships to students in the region.
Published: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts’ Springfield Council of Jewish Women awarded 48 scholarships to students in the region.

The 48 scholarships total more than $70,000 to qualified students from Chicopee, Springfield, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Hampden, Agawam, and West Springfield.

Scholarship recipients were selected based on a combination of academic, financial need, and community involvement.

The Springfield Council of Jewish Women established its first scholarship fund in 1943. Since then, it has awarded more than $2.5 million to financially assist thousands of local students in their pursuit of higher education.