We are so happy to announce that the applications for the George E. Jonas Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate students are now open! The scholarship is available for all alumni of Camp Rising Sun, including former summer staff, pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in the USA. The selection committee values intellectual ability, character, and future promise of fostering the values of Camp Rising Sun as well as financial need. In the past, scholarship awards have ranged from $1,000 to $5,000.

LAJF is proud to support its Camp Rising Sun alumni in their pursuit of higher education. If you are eligible for the George E. Jonas Scholarship for the 2022-2023 school year, be sure to apply by June 20th!

A good GEJ Scholarship application will be complete and convey clearly and specifically the impact of the CRS experience, and also provide clear goals for the future and a pathway towards them.

Read what recent recipients had to say about receiving the GEJ Scholarship below:

"I am very grateful for LAJF's continued generosity and support of my education and career through the GEJ Scholarship program. In many ways my personal and professional goals are an outgrowth of the values of community, social justice, and service-leadership that I learned at Camp, so it feels fitting that LAJF remains a part of my journey. As any graduate student knows, every little bit of financial help goes a long way towards breathing a bit easier and focusing on your studies, work, and personal health while trying to pay for a top-notch education." - Zack Kaplan '08

"I think my advice for students, in general, is to lead their lives in a way that their younger selves would be proud of them, even if it's in small ways, like asking a question during class or big things like upholding your values. For people applying for the scholarship, I think it's good to reflect on both your time at Camp, the values of the organization, and the effects that they continue to have on your life, your intentions, and your goals."
- Alicia Sandoval Vadillo '13