Hebrew Free Loan is partnering with the Jewish Women’s Alliance of the Bay Area (formerly the National Council of Jewish Women San Francisco Section) to offer up to four Tanette Goldberg Scholarships for Social Justice in the amount of $1,500 each. Scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs who are studying or working in the field of social justice and intend to pursue social justice after graduation, either through their career or volunteer work.
To qualify, you must be:
- A Jewish woman enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student during the 2026-2027 academic year
- A permanent resident of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, or Sonoma County (even if currently attending school out of state)
- Studying or working to achieve social justice
- Willing to report progress in school and community activities to Jewish Women’s Alliance of the Bay Area (JWABA)
Preference will be given to those working in one of JWABA’s priority social justice areas, as follows:
- Reproductive rights
- Prevention of human trafficking and advocacy for victims
- Family safety
- Women’s and children’s rights in the U.S. and Israel
- Empowerment programs for low-income girls and women in transition
CLICK HERE to apply by July 20, 2026.
Awards will be announced by August 21, 2026.
These scholarships reflect the mission and values of JWABA, a nonsectarian, grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. CLICK HERE to find out more about last year’s award recipients.
For questions, please contact Greg Zale, Marketing Director of Hebrew Free Loan, at (415) 546-9902 x109 or greg@hflasf.org. Hebrew Free Loan is partnering with JWABA to promote the scholarship and collect applications.
Hebrew Free Loan provides interest-free loans to help people in the Northern California Jewish community overcome challenges, pursue their dreams, and build financial stability. Scholarship applicants are also eligible to apply for an interest-free student loan from Hebrew Free Loan.
Inspired by Jewish values, JWABA strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. The Tanette Goldberg Scholarship for Social Justice was established in memory of Tanette Goldberg (1926-2013), past president of NCJW SF (now JWABA) from 1990 to 1993. She was recognized for her work in 2007 when she received the San Francisco section’s Hannah G. Solomon Award.
Tanette was a tireless and committed community volunteer. She worked to solve issues in the public schools where her children attended and in the broader community. She fervently believed in justice, equality, and creating positive change, whether in her own neighborhood or the Jewish community at large.
