Top 10 Scholarships for Israeli Students as Academic Year Begins
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
As Israel's academic year 2025-2026 begins, over 300,000 students face significant expenses, but more than 1,000 scholarships are available to help. A report highlights ten key scholarships, including the "Irtaka" for minority students, "Schulich Leaders" for top university students, and "IMPACT" for discharged soldiers. Other notable awards include those from the "Asefe" Foundation, "Elrov" Foundation, "Atidim," and scholarships for students in peripheral areas or former combat soldiers. Students are advised to check eligibility and submit applications promptly, as award notifications can take several months.
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- Israel's academic year 2025-2026 has started, with over 300,000 students facing financial challenges.
- More than 1,000 scholarships are available in Israel, some covering full tuition costs.
- Ten prominent scholarships are detailed, including "Irtaka," "Tene," and "Schulich Leaders."
- Scholarships like "IMPACT" and "Dimensions for Studies" target discharged soldiers and combatants.
- "Atidim for Industry and High-Tech" supports STEM students, especially from peripheral areas.
- Students are urged to verify eligibility and submit applications early for scholarships.
The academic year 2025-2026 has commenced in Israel, bringing with it significant financial challenges for over 300,000 students. To help alleviate these costs, a wide array of scholarships are available, with some potentially covering full tuition. A report compiled with the assistance of the Israeli scholarship website Milgapo highlights ten prominent scholarships for the current academic year.
Among the featured scholarships is the "Irtaka" scholarship, offering up to 36,000 shekels over four years for Arab, Druze, or Circassian students pursuing undergraduate degrees, with a volunteer requirement. The "Tene" scholarship provides up to 12,000 shekels annually for students who attended high school under Haredi supervision, for both undergraduate and graduate studies, without a volunteer requirement. The "Schulich Leaders" scholarship is a substantial award of 120,000 to 160,000 shekels over three to four years for undergraduate students at five leading Israeli universities: the Technion, Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University, and Bar-Ilan University.
For discharged soldiers, the "IMPACT" scholarship offers $5,000 annually for former combat or combat support soldiers who meet financial criteria. The "Asefe" Foundation scholarship provides up to 112,000 shekels over four years for students at all degree levels, emphasizing academic potential and leadership. The "Elrov" Foundation scholarship grants 30,000 shekels over three years for undergraduate or certificate students at recognized institutions, with no volunteer requirement.
"Atidim for Industry and High-Tech" offers up to 80,000 shekels for first-year engineering, physics, or computer science students, particularly those from peripheral areas or with unique life stories, including academic and career support. Two scholarships from the Fund for the Direction of Discharged Soldiers, totaling approximately 12,000 shekels each, are available for former military or national service members residing in or studying in peripheral areas. The "Dimensions for Studies" scholarship, also from the Fund for the Direction of Discharged Soldiers, offers around 12,000 shekels annually for combat soldiers and other defined target populations to help cover tuition.
Finally, the "Mal-GO" scholarship, formerly known as the Ministry of Education scholarship, provides 5,000 to 12,480 shekels for undergraduate, practical engineering, or preparatory year students. Applications for this scholarship are expected to open in December. The report also advises students to verify eligibility criteria and prepare necessary documents, noting that notification of awards typically occurs three to four months after application submission.
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