Grants

The Wisam Khamees Scholarship Fund for Arabs and Jews is dedicated to supporting Israelis in their pursuit of higher education, and is committed to promoting academic advancement as well as equality and coexistence in Israel.

Website: www.iataskforce.org

The Ambassadorial Scholarships look to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduates and graduate students and professionals pursuing vocational studies.

Website: www.rotary.org

Youth through age 26 can raise money for a trip to Israel by asking family and friends to plant trees with the Jewish National Fund (JNF). Half of the proceeds of each donation ($36 minimum) will go towards planting a tree in Israel and the other half goes into a student account.

Website: Plant You Way to Israel

This fund is for independent scholarly, literary, or art projects done in Israel. Please inquire regarding the deadline.

Website: www.mfjc.org

Local Jewish Federations offer scholarships and grants for community members going to Israel.

Website: www.JewishFederations.org

$500 scholarships towards airfare to come to study in Israel on affiliated programs for Birthright Israel and Hillel alumni.

Website: www.jeffseidel.com

Reich scholarships are awarded each year to a limited number of American students who choose to study at one of several designated Israeli universities or attend post-college long-term programs.

Website: Helyn B. Reich Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Go Overseas Volunteer and Intern Abroad Scholarship offers $500 scholarships twice a year for internship or volunteer programs.

Website: Volunteer Abroad Scholarship

The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

Website: www.iie.org/Fulbright

The Israel Scholarship Committee of the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies administers a limited amount of financial assistance for high school and college students to travel and study in Israel.

Website: The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies

$1,000 scholarships available for students studying at Hebrew University or through Living Routes. Website: www.diversityabroad.com

The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to university students who are part of the progressive movement on campus or the community, actively working for peace and justice.

Website: www.davisputter.org

Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad who will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined.

Website: www.borenawards.org

Provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two- or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.

Website: www.iie.org/Gilman

Grants are awarded to individuals who volunteer or intern in progressive social action projects or programs of their own choosing. The grant requires a commitment to educate others upon returning home so peers will have the opportunity to learn about and be inspired to do similar work.

Website: www.amyadinaschulmanfund.org

Provides eligible students scholarships to attend Israeli universities.

Website: www.americanjewishleague.org/scholarships

For participants of post-high school study programs.

Website: www.alisafund.org

Scholarship offers grants for us to $5,000 for Israel Study and Service which enables young adults 18-30 to study in Israel and foster personal involvement with Israel society.

Website: Abe and Gert Nutkis Scholarship

Offers grants and scholarships up to $4,500 to help make the experience more affordable. Also offers information about other grants and scholarships available for long-term Israel programs from third party organizations.

Website: www.masaisrael.org/grants