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In addition to the subsidy that Olim receive from Minhal Hastudentim (The Student Authority), students can apply for a scholarship from various foundations and organizations. Each scholarship program has different eligibility criteria. 

Students can also apply for student loans with low interest rates and deferred payment plans through most Israeli banks as well as through the universities.

The best way to start your search for a scholarship is to visit the website of your chosen college or university. Look under the heading “Milgot.” In addition, you can use the sites below to find out about scholarships which are not specific to a particular institution.

Note: All the information is in Hebrew.

If you are receiving Student Authority benefits and you are classified as a single parent by Bituach Leumi (National Insurance Institute), you may be eligible for a living allowance of 600 NIS per month for a period of 9 months (you will not be entitled to the sums listed above for the regular living allowance). Please refer to your Misrad Haklita counselor for more information.

Scholarships

Misrad Hachinuch

1Click - Olam Halimudim

ZooLoo (Higher Education Section)

ISEF Foundation

Israeli Government Portal

Limudim B’Yisrael

Milgot

Nirshamim

The Perach Tutorial Project

Loans

www.kesef4u.co.il

Center for Financial Assistance (Department of Student Loans)

Loan Portal

Scholarships for New Olim (MA and Ph.D Students) Funded by the Kaete Klausner Center

The Hebrew University is awarding several scholarships funded by the Kaete Klausner Center to MA students (who are interested in research) and Ph.D students. Olim are eligible for this scholarship if they received Israeli citizenship after October, 2007 and will begin studies in Master’s or Ph.D programs in October, 2012. Priority is given to those who came alone to Israel.

Eligibility is restricted to Olim who began a Master's degree within five years after receiving Israeli citizenship, and who continued studying for a doctorate no more than a year after completion of graduate studies. Priority will be given to those who begin studies in 2012/2013. Scholarships are for those who graduated the previous degree magna cum laude. The scholarship is for three consecutive years (qualified) or five years (Ph.D student). The annual scholarship is around $16,000 (qualified) and $21,000 (doctoral students). Awardees also enjoy exemption from tuition and receive money to purchase a laptop. Doctoral students are awarded additional funds to finance two trips to scientific conferences during their studies.

Applicants should submit 2 of each of the following materials, in this order:

• CV, list of publications (in English)
• Personal letter detailing research plans and intentions (in English or Hebrew)
• Photo ID is and document confirming date of obtaining Israeli citizenship
• Transcripts during school years (for years of studies carried out in Israel, must be printed from Web with annual average)
• At least two letters of recommendation from faculty members to be sent directly to the address below (in Hebrew or English)

Scholarship nomination requests for this year must be sent no later than May 31, 2012, to: Sorana Siegel, Academic Secretary (Administration Building) Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mount Scopus, Jerusalem 91905. If you have any questions, please contact Sorana at soranas@savion.huji.ac.il or call 02-5882944.