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| Government Scholarships for Foreign Students |
The Government of Israel offers scholarships to foreign students from certain countries with which Israel has cultural agreements. For a list of countries check Scholarships offered by the Israeli government to foreign students. The scholarships are available only to students that are citizens of these countries.
Two types of scholarships are offered:
 Summer language courses (Ulpan)
One academic year, or Research scholarships
Basic Requirements
There are a number of basic requirements that applicants must meet in order to be eligible for scholarships:
Possession of a BA or BSc degree (or higher) and a good record of academic achievement.
The applicant must be a citizen of the country where he/she applies for the scholarship and under the age of 35.
Proof of English or Hebrew language knowledge.
The applicant should meet the academic requirements of the Israeli University that he/she applies to. Scholarships are approved only after the candidate has been accepted to an Israeli University.
The terms and conditions of the scholarship change every year according to the yearly budget. For conditions for the 2007-2008 academic year please check Scholarships offered by the Israeli government to foreign students.
How to apply
In order to apply for the scholarship you must fill out an application form which can be found in the following link: download application instructions and forms. In addition, you will need to provide letters, documents, transcripts, photos and certificates. For a complete list of necessary documents please check Scholarships offered by the Israeli government to foreign students. The date for the submission of application forms differs each country but is normally no later than December 15.
Additional Information
For any additional information about the application process, submission dates, and information specific to applicants from your country please contact your local Israeli embassy. The embassy will notify the candidate of his/her acceptance to the scholarship program.
For more details, please contact the following e-mail address: scholarship@mfa.gov.il
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| Masa - Long Term Israel Programs |
MASA, the Gateway to Long-term Israel Programs, enables thousands of Jewish young adults spend a semester or a year in Israel in one of over 120 approved programs by providing information, scholarships and more. In the following link you can find the program that suits you by selecting Academic/University Studies. Each program is described in detail including scholarship availability. |
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| The Lady Davis Fellowship Trust |
The Lady Davis Fellowship Trust provides the opportunity for leading scientists and scholars, Post-doctoral Researchers and Doctoral Students from abroad, regardless of nationality, gender or field of scholarship to teach, study and participate in research in Israel at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and at the Technion Institute of Technology in Haifa. For additional information on the fellowship and application procedures, please follow the following link: The Lady Davis Fellowship Trust. |
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| Hillel Leadership Scholarship Program |
This scholarship is available to sophomores and juniors who are active in Jewish programming on American and Canadian campuses. Scholarships of up to $1,000 are available for 11 American and 4 Canadian students attending Hebrew University on the One Year Program. Five scholarships of $500 for a semester and $1,000 for the year are available for students attending Ben-Gurion University. In Israel, recipients participate in a creative leadership program of workshops, field trips, and individual projects and discussions. For further information contact: Laura Siegel, Hillel Foundation, at (202) 857-6559 or lsiegel@hillel.org |
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| Hebrew University - RIS Merit Scholarships |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers a limited number of scholarships to highly qualified candidates from universities throughout the world who wish to study at the Rothberg International School. For more information and to request an application, contact the Office of Academic Affairs in New York via email at hebrewu@hebrewu.com. |
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| Tel Aviv University Merit Scholarships |
Tel Aviv University offers merit-based scholarships to students, who are accepted by the Office of Academic Affairs in New York. This award is offered as part of Tel Aviv University's wish to encourage students from all backgrounds, religions, and walks of life, to visit Israel and get acquainted with the city Tel Aviv. For additional information, contact Josh Ginsberg, Officer of Public and Academic Affairs at the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C. via e-mail at academic@israelemb.org |
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| The University of Haifa |
The University of Haifa offers a variety of scholarships to students, and the following criteria improve your chances of receiving these scholarships:
New immigrant up to 10 years in the country
New “lone” immigrant up to 4 years in the country.
For additional information contact Liat Reivy, scholarship coordinator, via email at lraybi@univ.haifa.ac.il. |
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| Ben Gurion University of the Negev |
The dean of students at Ben Gurion University of the Negev is in charge of awarding scholarships to students. |
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| The Technion |
Post-doctoral Researchers and Doctoral Students from abroad may apply for the Lady Davis Fellowship Trust in order to study at The Technion, Israel Institute of Technology. |
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| Useful Links |
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 The Israel Scholarship Guide for USA Undergraduate and Graduate Age Students - Hagshama Department of the Jewish Agency
Student Authority Assistance – Ministry of Immigrant Absorption
Scholarships offered by the Israeli government to foreign students – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Higher Education in Israel, The Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C.
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