Jewish Federation of St. Louis, through the Israel Center, is seeking applications for several grants and scholarships for teens and young adults traveling to Israel in 2018 on a peer-based educational experience:

• Israel Travel Grant: Open to teens and young adults, the award is based on length of stay in Israel; $750 for summer programs, $1,000 for semester programs and $1,500 for gap-year programs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from teens and young adults upon completion of ninth grade through age 26.

• Stuart I. Pessin Merit Grant: Two high school teens will be awarded $1,250 each for their 2018 Israel experience. Applications are due Jan. 18.

• Need-Based Scholarship – This scholarship is open to high school teens and extends through their gap year. Applications are due Jan. 18.

For more information, visit the Israel Center website at JFedSTL.org/Israel-Center. The website includes information about Passport to Israel, scholarships and grants (including applications), travel resources and trip/mission information for teens, young adults and adults. Or contact Karen Rader at [email protected] or 314-442-3756.