Additional Scholarship Information for Study in Israel
Masa Israel Journey
To enable every Jewish young adults (18 - 30) to participate in a long term Israel
experience , Masa Israel Journey offers all qualified participants on a Masa-affiliated
long-term Israel program a universal grants from $1,000 to $4,500, depending on
length of stay and age. Additional needs-based scholarships up to $3,000 is
available. Each Masa accredited program has unique admissions criteria and
participation costs. Please consult the individual program organizers for detailed
information.
www.masaisrael.org
The Alisa Flatow Memorial Scholarship Fund
For post-high school study in Israel programs which earn college credits. The
intention of the Fund is for those students showing academic promise in religious
studies and a need for financial assistance to pursue study in Israel, and it is open to
men and women who are not currently in Israel.
www.alisafund.org
American Jewish League, Israel University Scholarship
Provides eligible students scholarships to attend Israeli Universities.
http://www.americanjewishleague.org/scholarships.html
The Amy Adine Schulman Scholarship Fund
The grant requires a commitment to educate others through lecture, program or
other activities upon returning to your home or school community. You must be
willing and able to do this so others will have the opportunity to learn about and to
be inspired to do similar work.
www.amyadinaschulmanfund.org
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
The Gilman Scholarship Program provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students
who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two- or four-year college or
university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
www.iie.org/Gilman
Boren Scholarship
Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study
abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented
in study abroad who will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined.
www.borenawards.org
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to university students who are
part of the progressive movement on campus or the community, actively working
for peace and justice.
www.davisputter.org.
DiversityAbroad.com Study Abroad Scholarship
$1,000 scholarships for spring 2010, summer 2010 and fall 2010 study abroad
available for student studying at Hebrew University or through Living Routes.
http://www.diversityabroad.com/scholarships/summer-spring-fall
The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies
The Israel Scholarship Committee of the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies
administers a limited amount of financial assistance for high school and college
students to travel and study in Israel.
http://www.jewishphilanthropies.org/israel_scholarships.html
Fulbright Scholarship
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program
sponsored by the U.S. government to increase mutual understanding between the
people of the United States and the people of other countries.
www.iie.org/Fulbright
Haas/Koshland Memorial Award
Provides up to $20,000 to support a year of study and personal development in
Israel. The award is open to college students, from sophomore year through
graduate school, who are from, or attend school in the San Francisco Bay Area.
http://www.sfjcf.org/endowment/awards/haaskoshland/
Helyn B. Reich Memorial Scholarship Fund
Reich scholarships are awarded each year to a limited number of American students
who choose to study at one of several designated Israeli universities or attend postcollege long-term programs.
http://www.azm.org/hbr_about.shtml
Jeff Seidel's Scholarship to Israel
$500 scholarships towards airfare to come to study in Israel on affiliated programs
for Birthright and Hillel alumni.
www.jeffseidel.com
The Jewish Federations of North America
Local Jewish Federations offer scholarships and grants for community members
going to Israel.
www.JewishFederations.org
Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture
This fund is for independent scholarly, literary, or art projects done in Israel. Please
inquire regarding the deadline.
www.mfjc.org
Plant Your Way to Israel
Youth through age 18 can raise money for a trip to Israel by asking family and
friends to plant trees with the Jewish National Fund (JNF). Half of the proceeds of
each donation ($36 minimum) will go towards planting a tree in Israel and the other
half goes into a student account.
http://support.jnf.org/site/TR?fr_id=1010&pg=entry
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship
The Ambassadorial Scholarships look to further international understanding and
friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The
program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduates and graduate
students and professionals pursuing vocational studies.
www.rotary.org
The Wisam Khamees Scholarship for Arabs and Jews
The Wisam Khamees Scholarship Fund for Arabs and Jews is dedicated to
supporting Israelis in their pursuit of higher education, and is committed to
promoting academic advancement as well as equality and coexistence in Israel.
www.iataskforce.org
UC EAP Scholarships
The University of California Education Abroad Program (EAP) is committed to
helping University of California (UC) students make study abroad affordable and
accessible. Education abroad is an investment in your academic, professional, and
personal future and requires careful planning. EAP knows that many students need
financial assistance to study abroad. University campuses and EAP create increased
financial opportunities by means of scholarships that are specifically for education
abroad to supplement other forms of financial aid. EAP scholarships are dispersed
through the Campus EAP Offices. They can vary in amounts from $250–2,000
dollars. Contact your Campus EAP Office for more information about EAP
scholarships.
http://eap.ucop.edu/financial_information/scholarships.shtm