For families
Parents apply for tuition assistance with a thorough but dignified process. Approved children may be listed for donor partnerships when their school is also in the program.
Apply for a scholarship—How it works
Five simple steps
Schools Partner
- Agree to our standards
- Fair tuition practices
- Independent financial review
Families Apply
- Confidential application
- Submitted directly to us
- Financials stay private
Local Review
- Committee reviews each case
- Follows program guidelines
- Approves eligible families
Donors Give
- Sponsor a specific family
- Or give to the general fund
Scholarships Awarded
- Sent directly to the school
- Applied to the child's tuition
—Who we are
A community bridge for tuition
Adopt a Talmid's mission is to make Jewish education more affordable by empowering communities to support local families facing the burden of tuition. Every donation eases the financial strain on parents while strengthening the educational infrastructure of the community, creating a lasting impact for today's families and future generations.
Every listing is verified before it goes live. Donors see only what they need — never more than a family's dignity allows.
Operated on behalf of ADOPT A TALMID (EIN 41-4335327).
The partnership model
One partner. One child.
Full partnership
$250/mo
$3,000 for a full school year (12 months)
Split partnership
$125/mo
Combine with other donors up to $250/mo per child
Quarter partnership
$62.50/mo
$750 for a full school year (12 months)
—What we do
Three sides, one mission
For donors
Browse approved students on a community map, partner monthly or prepay for the year, or give a general gift to the scholarship fund. Card, ACH, Donors Fund, and Zelle supported.
Sponsor a studentFor schools
Yeshivos and day schools apply to join as eligible program schools. Once approved, families at your school can receive donor partnerships tracked through our platform.
Apply to join the programReady to make a difference?
Whether you want to sponsor a student, apply for help, or bring your school into the program — it starts with one step.