Mission
The mission of the Ben and Martin Jabenis Memorial Endowment Fund is to honor the legacy of Ben and Martin Jabenis by providing educational opportunities to Jewish students who demonstrate financial need. Through this fund, the values of compassion, courage, and care for others — exemplified by Ben and Martin — will continue to impact future generations.
Purpose
The Ben and Martin Jabenis Memorial Endowment Fund was established through the generosity of the late Larry and Sandie Jabenis in memory of their sons, Ben and Martin, who lived bravely with Familial Dysautonomia. The purpose of the fund is to provide need-based scholarships to Jewish students attending Johnson County Community College (JCCC) and Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA). By supporting students in their academic pursuits, the fund seeks to remove financial barriers and enable recipients to benefit from the outstanding educational opportunities at both institutions.
Criteria of Scholarship:
- Open to Jewish students currently enrolled at Johnson County Community College (JCCC) or Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA).
- Preference is given to full-time JCCC students; however, part-time students and College Now participants will also be considered.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Scholarships may cover up to the full cost of tuition and books for eligible JCCC students.
- JCCC scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year.
- HBHA scholarships will be distributed through HBHA’s existing scholarship process.
- Students with special needs are especially encouraged to apply.
Policies and Procedures
- Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis, at least during the fund's inaugural year.
- Applicants are required to submit a statement of financial need with their application.
- Note: While W-2 forms or tax returns are not initially required, proof of financial status may be requested before scholarship funds are awarded.
Amount
Grants will go to JCCC Foundation and can cover books (a "full ride" with books is roughly $1,500/semester).
Deadline
This scholarship is rolling. Please note that the scholarship is handled entirely by the Advisory Committee of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City.
Application Instructions
The application is a fillable PDF. Pleae complete the application, save it to your computer, and email it to Scholarships@jcfkc.org.
