Jewish Heritage
Scholarship

Applications Open For Spring 2027

Our law firm is proud to offer the Diamant Gerstein Jewish Heritage Scholarship to recognize and support Jewish students who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills. This $1,000 scholarship is open to students with a history of exceptional leadership.

06 January

Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate to our scholarship committee their commitment to uplifting their community and supporting the values that are dear to the Jewish community, such as respecting others and giving back through charity or "tzedakah," as it is known in Hebrew.

We ask students to submit their applications and any related materials by January 6, 2027.

Students with questions or concerns can reach our scholarship team at scholarships@dgalawfirm.com.

Who May Apply to Our Scholarship?

Students interested in applying to our Jewish Heritage Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

The student must be Jewish.
The student must have a GPA of 3.5 or above.
The student must be presently enrolled at a college or university as either an undergraduate or graduate.
The student must be at least 17 years old.
The student must be a citizen of the United States.

Application Requirements for the Jewish Heritage Scholarship

To be considered for our scholarship, viable candidates must provide the following: proof they are enrolled in an accredited college or university; proof of the required grade-point average; and requested contact information.

Students are also required to submit either a three-minute video or a 750-word written essay answering the following prompt:

Looking back on your life so far, identify one experience, circumstance, person, or turning point that has had a profound influence on you. Tell us the story behind it and reflect on how it contributed to your growth, perspective, or goals.

How We Will Judge Applicants

Once the scholarship deadline has passed, our scholarship committee hopes to select a winner within four weeks after the deadline has passed. Here is what we will look for while judging applications:

Reflection and Impact: Thoughtfully explains how the experience shaped the student’s growth, perspective, or goals.
Authenticity and Storytelling: Shares a genuine, engaging, and meaningful personal story.
Clarity and Organization: Presents ideas clearly, coherently, and with strong overall writing.

Winners of the Jewish Heritage Scholarship

Allen Waldman

Fall 2026: Allen Waldman

The law firm of Diamant Gerstein, LLC has named Allen Waldman as the newest winner of the Jewish Heritage Scholarship. Allen is a law student at The George Washington University Law School. We would like to congratulate Allen on receiving this award and all he has achieved thus far in his academic career!

How to Reach Our Scholarship Team

If you have any questions about our Jewish Heritage Scholarship, please contact scholarships@dgalawfirm.com.
Our team is available Monday through Friday to answer any questions via email.

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The Jewish Heritage Scholarship is managed through the OVC Scholarship Network.

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