The Sam A. Kessler Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

St. Louis Graduates

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be Jewish.
  2. This award is for U.S. students.
  3. Must be an undergraduate or graduate student.
  4. Must be a long-time resident of the greater St. Louis area and must be active in the local Jewish community.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: The Sam A. Kessler Memorial Scholarship is available for students who have lived in St. Louis for at least ten years and are active in the local Jewish community. Click here to learn more and apply today!

Application requirements for the The Sam A. Kessler Memorial Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Official Transcript
  • FAFSA
Additional Information: The Sam A. Kessler Memorial Scholarship is provided through The Jewish Federation of St. Louis. The award was founded in memory of Sam A. Kessler to provide financial assistance to St. Louis area Jewish students who demonstrate a long-term commitment to the local St. Louis Jewish community. Award selection will be based on a combination of academic performance, community involvement, and other awards & distinctions. Scholarship Central is made possible by a joint commitment between St. Louis Graduates and the St. Louis Community Foundation, as well as a variety of private and public sponsors. Any questions or inquiries about this specific scholarship should be directed to The Jewish Federation of St. Louis at (314) 442-3734.

Award Amount: $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, April 8

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, April 8

To be considered for this award, students must register an online account with the Scholarship Central scholarship application system. In addition to the online application form, applicants for the The Sam A. Kessler Memorial Scholarship must submit: responses to the supplemental questions; high school and/or college transcripts; proof of financial need; one letter of recommendation; a history of employment and/or community service activities; and an optional personal statement that describes any unusual circumstances the applicant may be facing. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted through the online system no later than the deadline date.
About St. Louis Graduates:
Contact Information: c/o St. Louis Community Foundation, St. Louis Graduates
Address: #2 Oak Knoll Park St. Louis, Missouri 63105
Email: support@stlouisgraduates.org

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