College Guidance
Providing high school students with grade-specific, individualized counseling and valuable information to apply to four-year colleges.
Providing high school students with grade-specific, individualized support and valuable information to apply to four-year colleges.
Matching motivated high school students with a mentor who supports their goals and enhances their knowledge about college and careers
Providing scholarships to help eligible students achieve their higher educational goals, whether at a four-year university or trade school.
Building a strong sense of community among Scholars and creating a supportive network of like-minded peers.
Providing high school students with grade-specific, individualized counseling and valuable information to apply to four-year colleges.
Providing scholarships to help eligible students achieve their higher educational goals, whether at a four-year university or trade school.
Building a strong sense of community among Scholars and creating a supportive network that fosters continued learning.
Matching motivated high school students with a mentor who supports their goals and enhances their knowledge about college and careers.
ABOUT
JBBBSLA’s Erwin Rautenberg College Guidance Program was launched in 2015 to address the acute needs for college counseling and support among students participating in our mentorship and camp programs, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college.
The program provides high school students who do not have regular access to a college counselor at their school with grade-specific, individualized support to apply to four-year colleges.
HOW PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS BENEFIT
By participating in the program, students:
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must submit the following:
Qualified applicants will go through a phone interview with the College Support Committee.
The application for 2023-2024 is now open until March 19, 2023 at 12 am PT. Qualified participants were invited to apply via email.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered for the program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
For more information, please contact Carina Garcia, Director of College Access + Success at college@jbbbsla.org or (323) 456-1164.
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles provides three unique scholarships to high school graduates who have participated in one of our programs. Since 1999, we have provided more than $2 million in scholarships.
We provide these scholarships to help eligible students achieve their higher educational goals, whether at a four-year university or trade school. Anyone who participated in one of our programs may be eligible (criteria are below).
Scholarship funds can be used to cover the cost of tuition, books, school supplies, rent, transportation, and/or program fees.
The JBBBSLA Scholarship provides college scholarships to eligible Littles who have been matched for a minimum of two years (current matches) OR whose match lasted at least two years and ended after the Little’s 12th birthday (closed matches).
The Rising Leaders Scholarship provides college scholarships to eligible campers who successfully completed three (3) full summer sessions at Camp Bob Waldorf. This must include serving as a LIT/CIT for one year and a Teen Camp or Explorations camper for one session. The third year can include attending any other summer session (excluding Witherbee).
The Arnold S. Nelson Scholarship Program provides college scholarships to campers who have completed at least one Witherbee Wilderness Backpacking trip.
Students applying for a scholarship must complete an application and interview with the appropriate Scholarship Committee. Our scholarships prioritize financial need, academic performance and community service.
For more information on these scholarships or to begin the application process, please contact Carina Garcia, Director of College Access + Success at (323) 456-1164 or college@jbbbsla.org.
ABOUT
JBBBSLA’s Student Ambassador Program was established in 2017 to connect current Scholars across JBBBSLA’s scholarship offerings, to create a supportive network that fosters continued learning, and to build a strong sense of community among Scholars.
Across college campuses nationwide, select Scholars are appointed as Lead Student Ambassadors who help facilitate Scholar Community events, workshops, and hangouts, as well as serve as representative for JBBBSLA.
HOW LEAD STUDENT AMBASSADORS BENEFIT
HOW TO APPLY
The application for the Student Ambassador Program will open in Summer 2023.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
For more information, please contact Carina Garcia, Director of College Access + Success at (323) 456-1164 or college@jbbbsla.org.
ABOUT
The Make An Impact Now (MAIN) Coach Program matches motivated high school juniors and seniors for one year with a mentor who supports their goals and enhances their knowledge about college and careers.
For more information, please contact Zoe Gerowitz, College Access and Success Coordinator, at (323) 456-1169.
WHY APPLY FOR A MAIN COACH
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Complete our Student Application
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR STUDENTS
WHY VOLUNTEER AS A MAIN COACH
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Submit our MAIN Coach Volunteer Application
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR VOLUNTEERS