The Alef-Bet Scholarship in Honour of Zoia Belenkova held at the WindsorEssex Community Foundation

Celebrating Jewish Learning, Leadership, and Community Engagement in Windsor-Essex

The Alef-Bet Scholarship in Honour of Zoia Belenkova celebrates Jewish learning, leadership, and community engagement in Windsor-Essex. It was created to remember Zoia Belenkova, who valued education, cherished Jewish traditions, and quietly gave her support to the community she loved. This scholarship supports individuals at various stages of life who are actively involved in Jewish life in our community.

The scholarship is awarded in three categories, each designed to strengthen Jewish learning and leadership:

• Hebrew School Students – Encouraging young learners as they build a strong Jewish identity through formal education.
• University and College Students – Supporting emerging leaders who balance academic studies with active Jewish involvement on campus.
• Adult Learners – Assisting those continuing or returning to Jewish learning and leadership later in life.

Inspired by Zoia’s vision, her family is committed to ensuring that Jewish learning, identity, and leadership continue to thrive for generations in Windsor-Essex. This scholarship both honours her memory and empowers recipients to carry forward her spirit of dedication and service into the future.

We invite you to help expand the reach and impact of the Alef-Bet Scholarship. Every contribution—large or small—creates more opportunities for individuals to engage with Jewish life and strengthen our community. Your moral and financial support will make a lasting difference.

To make a donation to the Alef-Bet Scholarship Fund:
Please visit CanadaHelps.

Donations made by cheque can be sent to:
WindsorEssex Community Foundation
3200 Deziel Drive, Suite 511
Windsor, ON, N8W 5K8
Please make cheques payable to: WindsorEssex Community Foundation
Memo: The Alef-Bet Scholarship in Honour of Zoia Belenkova

To make a Credit Card donation by phone, please contact the Foundation’s office at 519-255-6572.

To learn more about the fund, please click below
Scholarship Procedures – Alef-Bet Scholarship