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ABOUT THE JIAS SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year the JIAS
National Office awards scholarships to Jewish immigrant students
across the country. There are three categories of
scholarships.
John Hirsch
Scholarships for the Arts and the Performing Arts
John Hirsch, one of
Canada's most distinguished theatre directors, arrived in Canada as
an immigrant in 1947 at the age of 17. Born in Siofok,
Hungary, he was the only member of his immediate family to survive
the Holocaust. His love of theatre and the arts blossomed at
an early age, and he grew to become renowned as a theatre director
for some of the best productions across Canada. On his death
he made a bequest to JIAS which has been used to set up a
Scholarship Fund to support students in the Arts and Performing
Arts.
The Michael and
Marta Herling Award
In 1994 Marta and
Michael Herling of Montreal, long-time supporters of JIAS and Jewish
immigrants to Canada, established a national scholarship award.
Marta Herling passed away a few years ago, but Michael Herling
continues to support JIAS students in both their names.
General
Scholarships
In 1987, JIAS Canada
was the recipient of an anonymous bequest which was used to set up a
Scholarship Fund for Jewish immigrant students pursing general
post-secondary studies at the university or college level.
Over the years, additional donations have been made to the JIAS
National Office to enhance this Scholarship Fund. We are proud
to be able to recognize and support the achievement of newcomer
students in this way.
We are most grateful
to all those who have made it possible for us to help Jewish
immigrant students to further their education. We are very
aware that these scholarships not only help newcomers financially,
but also recognize their importance as future builders of Canadian
Jewish communities.
For further
information on JIAS Scholarships:
http://www.jias.org/JIAS/jiasweb.htm | 
