Application Procedure

• The applicant bears the responsibility of having all forms completed and returned to the United Jewish Community office, 401 City Center Blvd. Newport News, Virginia 23606, clearly marked in the lower left corner of the envelope FOR BESKIN AWARD COMMITTEE, no later than 4:00pm on Friday, May 5, 2023.

• Reference Requirements:

                 -The applicant must have a total of four (4) references to complete the      

                   reference requirements.

                 -References must include:

                        a. At least one (1) professional or lay Jewish leader

                        b. Two (2) non-related sponsors

                        c. Counselor's or faculty member's recommendation (1)

               *Reference forms are to be sent directly to the United Jewish Community 

                of the Virginia Peninsula, 401 City Center Blvd. Newport News, VA 23606

• Other necessary forms which must be sent to the Beskin Committee for High School authorities are:

                 -Transcript of grades

                 - List of school activities

                           *Any other pertinent materials will be welcome. The applicant bears the

                            responsibility for having the release form signed.

• As a courtesy to your references, please provide them with stamped, addressed envelopes if they will be mailing the forms.

• The Beskin Committee reserves the right to conduct private interviews.

• The entire procedure for evaluating nominees is confidential, as are all materials obtained by the Beskin Committee.

• Scholarship prize is $1000