As released Lone Soldiers & עולים חדשים, you are eligible to a number of different scholarships to help you throughout your degree.
Click on the title of the scholarship to be redirected to the scholarship website. This is not a complete list of all the available scholarships you may be eligible for. You can use the website https://milgapo.co.il/ to find additional scholarships.
It is important to note a few things in regards to receiving more than 1 scholarship:
- The Israeli government allows for you to receive only 1 governmental scholarship but this does not mean you cannot receive a private scholarship as well.
- Most private scholarship funds will only allow for you to receive 1 private scholarship but this does not mean that you can not receive the government scholarship.
- Most universities provide scholarships as well which might lower your school tuition. Anyone can apply for these, whether you receive different scholarships or not.
In addition to covering your full tuition, the Heseg scholarship is known for providing excellent networking opportunities throughout and after completing your degree. Additionally, Heseg provides an “allowance” of 1900₪ per month (provided in 3 check increments).
Those whose service spanned a minimum of 24 months and served at least half of their service as a Lone Soldier are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
This scholarship can not be combined with other private scholarships but can be received together with מנהל הסטודנטים which you can read about below.
This scholarship is sponsored by the FIDF. While it is open to more than just former Lone Soldiers, your chances of receiving the scholarship as a former Lone Soldier are high. In order to be eligible for the scholarship you must have served in a combat or combat support role. They tend to grant the scholarship to those in need of financial help (meaning being a former Lone Soldier will help you receive this).
The scholarship is worth 4000$ (not shekel). In order to receive the full sum, you are required to fulfill 120 volunteer hours throughout the school year.
This scholarship can not be combined with other private scholarships but can be received together with מנהל הסטודנטים which you can read about below.
Minhal Hastudentim – מינהל הסטודנטים
This scholarship is provided by the Ministry of Aliyah & Integration (משרד העלייה והקליטה). All עולים חדשים are eligible to receive this scholarship. The scholarship will cover your school tuition but will be allocated to you only after you’ve paid your school tuition to the university and shown the receipts to מינהל הסטודנטים.
In your second year of studies, you will be required to fulfill 120 volunteer hours in order to receive the scholarship.
מלגות קיום לסטודנטים עולים על שם ונדה וקרל להר
This scholarship is provided by the Ministry of Aliyah & Integration. In order to receive it, you must apply seperately for it, even if you are already receiving the scholarship from מינהל הסטודנטים.
The sum of the scholarship is 10800₪ and does not require any volunteer hours. The scholarship is given to those who need it most financially.
This government scholarship is provided by משרד הביטחון. Those who served in combat roles and/or as Lone Soldiers and were released from a full service with a honors (תעודת שחרור זהב/כסף/ארד).
This scholarship covers 2/3 of your tuition throughout your 3 year degree. The last 1/3 is paid for by you.
Sign up for this scholarship through the Ministry Of Defense website for released soldiers.
Hillel is an organization who help those who come from ultra-religious backgrounds succeed in the secular world. In addition to many other services, they provide educational guidance. Those that seek scholarships from Hillel must have been a part of their programming for at least a year before requesting the scholarship.
The scholarship is worth up to 7,000₪.
This scholarship is aimed at those who are not religious.
The scholarship is worth between 5,000 – 10,000₪ per year. In order to receive the payments, you are expected to participate in a variety of different events summing up to 138 hours per year. More information can be seen in their website (only Hebrew).
Student Union – התאחדות הסטודנטים
A number of different scholarships are offered by התאחדות הסטודנטים. Many of the scholarships are given on condition of volunteer work together with Holocaust survivors. Check out their website for more info.
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