The Meyer W. Gasner Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1974, and incorporated in 1977. The fund was named in honour of Meyer Gasner (1906-1974), a successful businessman and leader in the Toronto Jewish community. Gasner always took a great interest in Jewish education, was one of the founders of Associated Hebrew Schools, and served on the board of the BJE. The fund provided scholarships for post-secondary Jewish education to students who intended to pursue a career in Jewish education.
Eligibility:
- Open to students who are planning a year of study in Israel to further their Jewish education.
- Preference is given to students who intend to pursue a career in Jewish education.
- Applicants must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
- Applicants must be residents of the Greater Toronto Area and demonstrate financial need.
Deadline: May 3
More info at: www.jewishfoundationtoronto.com