Scholarships To Study In Israel
Learn in Israel! Scholarships are available from the Israeli government to international students who are residents of nations with which Israel has cultural accords. After a candidate has been admitted to an Israeli university, a scholarship is awarded. Each scholarship’s rules and regulations are subject to change from time to time.
Normally, there are two different kinds of scholarships available: ones for academic years or for research scholarships, and ones for summer language classes (Ulpan).
Israeli Government Scholarships
- Israeli Government Scholarships Eligible Countries
The following nations are eligible to apply for scholarships offered by the Israeli government.
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Republic of Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada (Province of Quebec), China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Korea, Lithuania, Latvia, Mexico, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia,
The following nations benefit from unique scholarship arrangements:
Belgian, Danish, German, Indian, British, Finnish, French, Japanese, Norwegian, Netherlands, Swiss, and Russian nations.
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Applicants should meet a number of basic requirements:
- Hold a BA, BSc or a more advanced degree with a good track record of academic achievement
- Under the age of 35
- Know English or Hebrew
- Meet the academic requirements of the institution they enroll
Scholarship Benefits
Full scholarship includes:
- Tuition fee
- Monthly allowance for one academic year (8 months only)
- Basic health insurance*
Partial scholarship includes:
- Part of the tuition fee
- Monthly allowance for one academic year (8 months only)
- Basic health insurance*
How to Apply for Israeli Scholarships
What to include in your application Form
- Completed application form – Download application forms
- Detailed letter describing the field the applicant intends to study in Israel, specifying the University he/she wishes to attend
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of letters exchanged with Israeli universities, or in the case of a research or post doctorate – the relevant Israeli supervisor. Not required for Ulpan Scholarship.
- Official original academic records (or notarized copies) of all relevant studies and test scores, diplomas attesting the completion of an academic degree, including a transcript of the student’s records
- At least two (2) letters of recommendation from lecturers/professors who taught the candidate
- Three (3) photographs
- Certificate of health
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The candidate must fill out the application form and submit the required letters, documents, transcripts, pictures, and certifications in order to be considered for the scholarship.
Contact your local Israeli embassy for further details on the application procedure, deadlines, etc., or send questions to scholarship@mfa.gov.il or visit http://mfa.gov.il/.
Israel Universities that participate in Israeli government scholarships
Here is the list of universities in Israel that participate in the Israeli government scholarships.
- Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
- The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Weizmann Institute of Science
- Bar Ilan University
- Tel Aviv University
- The University of Haifa
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
- The Open University