Masa Israel Grant
Masa Israel Journey offers grants and scholarships to Jewish individuals, 21-30, who have previously not participated in a 5+ month program in Israel. If you have ever been in Israel for longer than a 4 month period you are not eligible to receive Masa funding. If you are under the age of 21 there are also scholarships available from Masa.
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Search Funding Options by Location
Check out the list of funding options below and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us or e-mail the recruitment team. (Click on the links below to see more detailed information for each location)
Alabama
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Birmingham
- Birmingham Jewish Foundation has needs-based grants available to Birmingham residents participating in teen or young adult trips to Israel.
Contact: Sally Friedman, 205-803-1519, sallyf@bjf.org
- Birmingham Jewish Foundation has needs-based grants available to Birmingham residents participating in teen or young adult trips to Israel.
Alaska
Arizona
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Phoenix
- The Israel Center offers the Harold & Jean Grossman Teen Israel Experience Scholarship Fund which gives grants for Phoenix area high school graduates for their their gap year in Israel.
Contact: The Israel Center at 480-483-7121 X1109, israelcenter@jewishphoenix.org
- The Israel Center offers the Harold & Jean Grossman Teen Israel Experience Scholarship Fund which gives grants for Phoenix area high school graduates for their their gap year in Israel.
Arkansas
- The Jewish Federation of Arkansas offers funding for Israel programs on a case by case basis through its Thalheimer Israel Scholarships fund.
Contact: Melanie Musser, 501-663-3571, federation@jewisharkansas.org
California
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Los Angeles
- The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles offers two type of grants for participants between the ages of 15 -26 who live in the Los Angeles area. Please contact Nina Patchak for the application
Contact: Nina Patchak, 323-761-8320, npatchak@jewishla.org and latoisrael@jewishla.org
- Hillel at UCLA Korach Grant offer financial assistance to UCLA students participating in national conferences of Jewish import as well as study and travel opportunities to Israel. Students receiving funds will be required to participate in one PhoneAThon and offer up to 10 volunteer hours to Hillel over the year.
Contact: Yair Vardi, yair@uclahillel.org
- The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles offers two type of grants for participants between the ages of 15 -26 who live in the Los Angeles area. Please contact Nina Patchak for the application
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Orange County
- The Jewish Federation of Orange Country – The Rose Project offers the Israel Passport scholarship for students currently enrolled in OC University (UC Irvine, Fullerton and Chapman).
Contact: Lisa Armony, lisa@jffs.org
- The Jewish Federation of Orange Country – The Rose Project offers the Israel Passport scholarship for students currently enrolled in OC University (UC Irvine, Fullerton and Chapman).
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San Diego
- The United Jewish Federation of San Diego County offers scholarship opportunities for students ages 18-26 traveling on a Masa affiliated program: The application includes some essay questions and requires two letters of recommendation from Jewish communal professionals. Apply here!
Contact: Dana Mekler, 858-737-7132, danam@jewishfederationsandiego.org
- The United Jewish Federation of San Diego County offers scholarship opportunities for students ages 18-26 traveling on a Masa affiliated program: The application includes some essay questions and requires two letters of recommendation from Jewish communal professionals. Apply here!
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San Francisco/ Bay Area
- The Israel Center of the Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay offers needs-based funds to eligible applicants under 30 years of age. Applicants who reside in Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa or Solano Counties; OR college students who currently reside in one of these counties for their undergraduate education; OR applicants whose parents’ permanent residence is in one of the above counties. Apply here!
Contact: Jessi Norris, 510-318-6411, jessi@jfed.org
- The Israel Center of the Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay offers needs-based funds to eligible applicants under 30 years of age. Applicants who reside in Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa or Solano Counties; OR college students who currently reside in one of these counties for their undergraduate education; OR applicants whose parents’ permanent residence is in one of the above counties. Apply here!
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Santa Barbara
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara awards grant and scholarship requests for Israel and Jewish Learning Experiences through Jewish Family Service.
Contact: Barbara Kuhn, 805-957-1115, bkuhn@sbjf.org
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara awards grant and scholarship requests for Israel and Jewish Learning Experiences through Jewish Family Service.
Canada
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Atlantic Canada
- Atlantic Jewish Foundation offers a number of scholarships awarded on merit and on the availability of funds for Atlantic Canadian students. Apply here!
Contact: Kathy Zilbert, 902-465-8702, kathyzilbert@gmail.com
- Atlantic Jewish Foundation offers a number of scholarships awarded on merit and on the availability of funds for Atlantic Canadian students. Apply here!
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British Columbia
- Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver offers up to $3000 in grant money for eligible participants who are BC residents or applicants who grew up in BC but are attending high school, college or university outside BC. Apply here!
Contact: Shelley Goldberg, sgoldberg@jewishvancouver.com
- Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver offers up to $3000 in grant money for eligible participants who are BC residents or applicants who grew up in BC but are attending high school, college or university outside BC. Apply here!
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Ontario
- The Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto has limited funds to assist its graduates who wish to pursue post-secondary Judaic studies in Israel. There are two separate programs, one designed for teacher training and the other for those with other career plans. Applicants must be graduates of Associated Hebrew Schools Middle School and have attended Associated for at least two years; propose to enroll in a full year program in Israel, which is approved by the Scholarship Committee.
Contact: Rella Margolis , 416-494-7666 x261, rmargolis@ahschools.com
- The Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto has limited funds to assist its graduates who wish to pursue post-secondary Judaic studies in Israel. There are two separate programs, one designed for teacher training and the other for those with other career plans. Applicants must be graduates of Associated Hebrew Schools Middle School and have attended Associated for at least two years; propose to enroll in a full year program in Israel, which is approved by the Scholarship Committee.
Colorado
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All Colorado
- JEWISHcolorado is offering a limited number of stipends which will be awarded on a competitive basis to teens and young adults participating in peer group trips to Israel in 2014. The stipends will be awarded to those applicants who demonstrate an ability and willingness to become ambassadors for Israel in Colorado upon their return. The Committee’s award decisions will be largely based on the applicant’s essay. Stipend is eligible for Jewish teens and young adults between the ages of 16 and 30 who are Colorado residents and Jewish teens and young adults with a proven ability for leadership, involvement and creativity. Apply here!
Contact: Michal Uziyahu, muziyahu@jewishcolorado.org
- JEWISHcolorado is offering a limited number of stipends which will be awarded on a competitive basis to teens and young adults participating in peer group trips to Israel in 2014. The stipends will be awarded to those applicants who demonstrate an ability and willingness to become ambassadors for Israel in Colorado upon their return. The Committee’s award decisions will be largely based on the applicant’s essay. Stipend is eligible for Jewish teens and young adults between the ages of 16 and 30 who are Colorado residents and Jewish teens and young adults with a proven ability for leadership, involvement and creativity. Apply here!
Connecticut
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Greater Hartford
- The Jewish Community Foundation holds funds dedicated to encouraging Jewish teenagers and young adults residing in the Greater Hartford region to participate in qualified educational and internship programs in Israel. The Israel Experience program offers need-based financial assistance to Jewish students to participate in such programs. Apply here!
Contact: Michael Elfenbaum, grants@jcfhartford.org or melfenbaum@jcfhartford.org
- The Jewish Community Foundation holds funds dedicated to encouraging Jewish teenagers and young adults residing in the Greater Hartford region to participate in qualified educational and internship programs in Israel. The Israel Experience program offers need-based financial assistance to Jewish students to participate in such programs. Apply here!
Delaware
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All Delaware
- Jewish Federation of Delaware has a number of different grants and scholarships available to high school students, undergraduate and graduate students from Delaware or studying in Delaware.
Contact: Gina Kozicki, gina.kozicki@shalomdel.org
- Jewish Federation of Delaware has a number of different grants and scholarships available to high school students, undergraduate and graduate students from Delaware or studying in Delaware.
District of Columbia
Florida
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Broward County
- Jewish Federation of Broward County have a grants committee that meets to approve grant applications around the start of school each year (end August/ early September). Email for grant application.
Contact: Keith Goldman, kgoldmann@jewishbroward.org
- Jewish Federation of Broward County have a grants committee that meets to approve grant applications around the start of school each year (end August/ early September). Email for grant application.
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Miami
- The Greater Miami Jewish Federation offers need-based assistance for Miami-Dade County residents (or individuals who attend school there), ages 15-26. Funding is one time only, and awards are based on need and length of an approved Israel program, which must contain Jewish educational content. Applicants must complete and return an application, along with their family’s financial information (IRS form 1040), and a letter of acceptance or invoice from the program. Apply here!
Contact: Dahlia Bendavid, 786-866-8498,israeloverseas@jewishmiami.org or dbendavid@gmjf.org
- The Greater Miami Jewish Federation offers need-based assistance for Miami-Dade County residents (or individuals who attend school there), ages 15-26. Funding is one time only, and awards are based on need and length of an approved Israel program, which must contain Jewish educational content. Applicants must complete and return an application, along with their family’s financial information (IRS form 1040), and a letter of acceptance or invoice from the program. Apply here!
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Palm Beach/ South Palm Beach (Boca Raton)
- The Federation of Palm Beach County provides $600 travel vouchers for local residents under 15-26 applying to qualifying Israel programs.
Contact: Joey Abrin, 561-478-0700 x176, Joseph.Abrin@jewishpalmbeach.org
- The Federation of Palm Beach County provides $600 travel vouchers for local residents under 15-26 applying to qualifying Israel programs.
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Sarasota-Manatee
- The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee offer scholarships to applicants who have been accepted to a Masa Israel program – up to $2,000 to cover travel to and from Israel only. Scholarships are first come, first serve. Apply here!
Contact: Amber Ikeman, aikeman@jfedsrq.org
- The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee offer scholarships to applicants who have been accepted to a Masa Israel program – up to $2,000 to cover travel to and from Israel only. Scholarships are first come, first serve. Apply here!
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
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Champaign-Urbana
- The Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation has scholarships available to support travel to Israel by Jewish youth. Priority is given to youth under 22 from the CU community. Sponsored by the Josh Gottheil Youth to Israel Fund of the CU Jewish Endowment Foundation.
Contact: Jessica Kopolow, cujf@shalomcu.org
- The Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation has scholarships available to support travel to Israel by Jewish youth. Priority is given to youth under 22 from the CU community. Sponsored by the Josh Gottheil Youth to Israel Fund of the CU Jewish Endowment Foundation.
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Chicago
- Jewish United Fund offers financial need-based and merit-based scholarships for Israel experience programs. For information, including eligibility requirements, deadline information and the applications, click here for needs-based and click here for merit-based scholarships.
Contact: Mandy Weiss, 312-444-2895, israelexperience@juf.org or mandyweiss@juf.org
- Jewish United Fund offers financial need-based and merit-based scholarships for Israel experience programs. For information, including eligibility requirements, deadline information and the applications, click here for needs-based and click here for merit-based scholarships.
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Greater Rockford
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Rockford offers the ability for a local participant (within 50 miles of Rockford) to request funds to go to Israel. Please email Goldie Pekarsky.
Contact: Goldie Pekarsky, rockfordfederation@sbcglobal.net
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Rockford offers the ability for a local participant (within 50 miles of Rockford) to request funds to go to Israel. Please email Goldie Pekarsky.
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Quad Cities
- The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities has helped fund local kids who participate in Masa programs. Please send a letter or email to the Federation requesting funds, as well as info on the program, total costs and how much funds already raised.
Contact: Allan Ross, aross@jfqc.org
- The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities has helped fund local kids who participate in Masa programs. Please send a letter or email to the Federation requesting funds, as well as info on the program, total costs and how much funds already raised.
Indiana
Iowa
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Quad Cities
- The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities has helped fund local kids who participate in Masa programs. Please send a letter or email to the Federation requesting funds, as well as info on the program, total costs and how much funds already raised.
Contact: Allan Ross, aross@jfqc.org
- The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities has helped fund local kids who participate in Masa programs. Please send a letter or email to the Federation requesting funds, as well as info on the program, total costs and how much funds already raised.
Kansas
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Mid-Kansas
- The Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation grants Israel Experience scholarships only to members of our Jewish community.
Contact: Sandy Diel, sdiel@mkjf.org
- The Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation grants Israel Experience scholarships only to members of our Jewish community.
Kentucky
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Lexington
- The Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass has a small fund for Israel experience scholarships that can be used for young people from high school and up. Grants are usually between $500 and $1000. Applicants can call the federation and are sent application materials.
Contact: Judy B. Wortman, jfb@jewishlexington.org
- The Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass has a small fund for Israel experience scholarships that can be used for young people from high school and up. Grants are usually between $500 and $1000. Applicants can call the federation and are sent application materials.
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
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Boston
- Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston offers $500 to Boston-area students going on organized Israel programs. The participant must write a blog post about their experience on the program in order to receive this grant. Apply here!
Contact: Matt Hoffman, 617-457-8654, israelprograms@cjp.org or matt@israelcampusroundtable.org
- Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston offers $500 to Boston-area students going on organized Israel programs. The participant must write a blog post about their experience on the program in order to receive this grant. Apply here!
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Western Massachusetts
- The Harold Grinspoon Foundation offers scholarships to adult (individuals and college student) residents of Western Massachusetts, age 19 years up, for one trip to Israel every three years. A qualifying program is for travel or study under the auspices of an approved Jewish organization or institution that includes high-impact, meaningful Jewish content. Applicants can may receive up to $1,000 per person.
Contact: Jocelyn Wildman, GTI@hgf.org
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The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts has multiple scholarships available for Israel travel.
Contact: Michelle Lancto, 413-732-9994, mlancto@jewishwesternmass.org
- The Harold Grinspoon Foundation offers scholarships to adult (individuals and college student) residents of Western Massachusetts, age 19 years up, for one trip to Israel every three years. A qualifying program is for travel or study under the auspices of an approved Jewish organization or institution that includes high-impact, meaningful Jewish content. Applicants can may receive up to $1,000 per person.
Michigan
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Detroit
- The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit offers a needs-based and incentive grant. The incentive grant is for participants up to age 26 and the need-based grant is for applicants up to 28 years of age. Only one grant may be selected and this is a one-time only grant opportunity. To be eligible for grants, applicants must be Jewish residents of Metro Detroit between 13 and 28 years old and participating in a program for 12 months or less. Apply here!
Contact: Alicia Felhandler, felhandler@JFMD.org
- The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit offers a needs-based and incentive grant. The incentive grant is for participants up to age 26 and the need-based grant is for applicants up to 28 years of age. Only one grant may be selected and this is a one-time only grant opportunity. To be eligible for grants, applicants must be Jewish residents of Metro Detroit between 13 and 28 years old and participating in a program for 12 months or less. Apply here!
Minnesota
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Minneapolis
- The Israel Program Center of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation offers two scholarships. The Isadore and Molly Boroff Israel Scholarship – a scholarship for Minneapolis residents ages 18-30 who want to do a Masa-approved program. Maximum grant amount is determined based on cost of the program. There are three application rounds – December (for Spring semester programs), April (for programs starting in the coming summer/fall) and July (for programs starting in the coming fall). The Israel Center Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship based on household income. Eilat Harel handles these applications.
Contact: Andrea Nadel, 952-417-2334, anadel@mplsfed.org Eilat Harel, 952-417-2321, eharel@mplsfed.org
- The Israel Program Center of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation offers two scholarships. The Isadore and Molly Boroff Israel Scholarship – a scholarship for Minneapolis residents ages 18-30 who want to do a Masa-approved program. Maximum grant amount is determined based on cost of the program. There are three application rounds – December (for Spring semester programs), April (for programs starting in the coming summer/fall) and July (for programs starting in the coming fall). The Israel Center Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship based on household income. Eilat Harel handles these applications.
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St. Paul
- The Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul offers Israel experience scholarships for young Jews ages 13-22 up to $750. Additional needs-based scholarships are available.
Contact: Sharyn Pesses, 651-695-3186, spesses@stpaulfed.org
- The Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul offers Israel experience scholarships for young Jews ages 13-22 up to $750. Additional needs-based scholarships are available.
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
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Omaha
- The Jewish Federation of Omaha offers scholarship and grant opportunities for young adults to participate in Israel programs. Those interested should contact Mary Sue Grossman.
Contact: Mary Sue Grossman, 402-334-6445, mgrossman@jewishomaha.org
- The Jewish Federation of Omaha offers scholarship and grant opportunities for young adults to participate in Israel programs. Those interested should contact Mary Sue Grossman.
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
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Greater New York City
- The UJA-Federation of New York offers needs-based scholarships for students and young adults up to age 30 on approved Israel programs. Career Israel will fill out the UJA NY scholarship application on your behalf. If you are interested in applying, please contact Jordana from Career Israel.
Contact: Jordana Bickel, jordanab@israelexperience.org.il
- The UJA-Federation of New York offers needs-based scholarships for students and young adults up to age 30 on approved Israel programs. Career Israel will fill out the UJA NY scholarship application on your behalf. If you are interested in applying, please contact Jordana from Career Israel.
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Greater Orange County
- Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County have limited scholarships available to residents of Orange County, NY. Apply here!
Contact: Sharon Ball, sharon@jewishorangeny.org
- Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County have limited scholarships available to residents of Orange County, NY. Apply here!
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Rochester
- The Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester offers need-based scholarships for educational trips to Israel. Scholarships are distributed once in the fall and once in the spring. Applicant should be permanent residents of Rochester for at least 13 years of age and are usually no older than 21.
Contact: Rich Gordon, rgordon@jewishrochester.org
- The Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester offers need-based scholarships for educational trips to Israel. Scholarships are distributed once in the fall and once in the spring. Applicant should be permanent residents of Rochester for at least 13 years of age and are usually no older than 21.
North Carolina
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Greensboro
- The Greensboro Jewish Federation offers the Jacke W. and Lottie K. Samet Israel Experience Scholarship Fund. The purpose of the fund is to enable Jewish youth living in Guilford County to participate in travel, study and/or cultural peer-group programs in Israel sponsored by Jewish agencies. Financial need and merit are the primary considerations in awarding grants. Applications area accepted on a rolling basis.
Contact: Betsy Gamburg,bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org
- The Greensboro Jewish Federation offers the Jacke W. and Lottie K. Samet Israel Experience Scholarship Fund. The purpose of the fund is to enable Jewish youth living in Guilford County to participate in travel, study and/or cultural peer-group programs in Israel sponsored by Jewish agencies. Financial need and merit are the primary considerations in awarding grants. Applications area accepted on a rolling basis.
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Charlotte
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte offers scholarships to residents of Mecklenburg or adjacent counties in Charlotte, NC between the ages of 20-29. Applicant must submit a completed application to Federation for review and approval. Upon returning from their trip, the recipient agrees to write a report to the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte sharing their impressions of their experience and, if requested, to speak to the Jewish Federation Board of Trustees. Applicant and/or their family are financially responsible for a minimum of $500 of the program fees/expenses.
Contact: Tal Stein, tal.stein@jewishcharlotte.org
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte offers scholarships to residents of Mecklenburg or adjacent counties in Charlotte, NC between the ages of 20-29. Applicant must submit a completed application to Federation for review and approval. Upon returning from their trip, the recipient agrees to write a report to the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte sharing their impressions of their experience and, if requested, to speak to the Jewish Federation Board of Trustees. Applicant and/or their family are financially responsible for a minimum of $500 of the program fees/expenses.
North Dakota
Ohio
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Cincinnati
- The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati provides post-high school young adults ages 18–26 a one-time grant of up to $5,000 for travel to Israel on an approved peer educational program. Apply here!
Contact: Karyn Zimerman, kzimerman@jfedcin.org
- The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati provides post-high school young adults ages 18–26 a one-time grant of up to $5,000 for travel to Israel on an approved peer educational program. Apply here!
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Cleveland
- The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland fund up to $1500 per student (currently enrolled in college) per year for Masa approved programs. Financial aid up to $2000 is available for those who demonstrate financial need either in the form of grant, loan, combination of the two.
Contact: Helen Wolf, hwolf@jecc.org
- The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland fund up to $1500 per student (currently enrolled in college) per year for Masa approved programs. Financial aid up to $2000 is available for those who demonstrate financial need either in the form of grant, loan, combination of the two.
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Toledo
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Jewish Experience Fund provides stipends of up to $1000 for each Jewish child who resides within the area served by the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo. Stipends may be used to supplement a qualifying Israel travel program and other qualifying programs as defined by the fund.
Contact: Rene Rusgo, rene@jewishtoledo.org
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Jewish Experience Fund provides stipends of up to $1000 for each Jewish child who resides within the area served by the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo. Stipends may be used to supplement a qualifying Israel travel program and other qualifying programs as defined by the fund.
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia provides needs-based scholarships for high school and college age youth, young adults, and adults participating in educational and volunteer programs through the Israel Programs Scholarship Aid Fund. Apply here!
Contact: Pam Pearlmutter, ppearlmutter@jfgp.org
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia provides needs-based scholarships for high school and college age youth, young adults, and adults participating in educational and volunteer programs through the Israel Programs Scholarship Aid Fund. Apply here!
Rhode Island
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All Rhode Island
- The Jewish Federation of Rhode Island offers financial aid open to Rhode Island residents. College age, college students and post-graduates may apply for a grant for a year-long, semester, summer program or one of shorter duration. The Leonard I. Salmanson Fund scholarships are based on the incentive grant model and are not need-based. However, need-based financial aid is also available from this fund. The Marochnack Zionist Memorial Scholarship offers financial aid to students, especially those who are recent immigrants from the former Soviet Union.
Contact: Elanah Chassen, 401-421-4111 X140, echassen@jewishallianceri.org
- The Jewish Federation of Rhode Island offers financial aid open to Rhode Island residents. College age, college students and post-graduates may apply for a grant for a year-long, semester, summer program or one of shorter duration. The Leonard I. Salmanson Fund scholarships are based on the incentive grant model and are not need-based. However, need-based financial aid is also available from this fund. The Marochnack Zionist Memorial Scholarship offers financial aid to students, especially those who are recent immigrants from the former Soviet Union.
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
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Chattanooga
- Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga offers grants up to $2,500 for year programs and $1,500 for summer programs per applicant (up to one-half of the program cost). Grants will be awarded primarily on merit based upon the applicant’s motivations and achievements as measured by the response to the applicant’s questions and to personal interview(s) with the selection committee. Apply here!
Contact: Ann Treadwell, atreadwell@jewishchattanooga.com
- Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga offers grants up to $2,500 for year programs and $1,500 for summer programs per applicant (up to one-half of the program cost). Grants will be awarded primarily on merit based upon the applicant’s motivations and achievements as measured by the response to the applicant’s questions and to personal interview(s) with the selection committee. Apply here!
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Memphis
- The Memphis Jewish Federation Lemsky Endowment Fund provides grants for approved Israel programs for young adults who are permanent residents of Memphis, ages 18-26. Young adults who took an Israel Experience grant while in high school are eligible to receive $1000 for an Israel program while those who did not take a grant in high school are eligible for up to $3500. Apply here!
Contact: Sherry Weinblatt, hillelofmemphis@bellsouth.net
- The Memphis Jewish Federation Lemsky Endowment Fund provides grants for approved Israel programs for young adults who are permanent residents of Memphis, ages 18-26. Young adults who took an Israel Experience grant while in high school are eligible to receive $1000 for an Israel program while those who did not take a grant in high school are eligible for up to $3500. Apply here!
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Nashville
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee and the Central Agency for Jewish Education offer scholarships for teens and college students on Israel programs.
Contact: Michelle Faulkner, 615-356-3242 x1624, michelle@jewishnashville.org
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee and the Central Agency for Jewish Education offer scholarships for teens and college students on Israel programs.
Texas
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Austin
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Austin offers a Israel Experience Scholarship for Jewish young adults residing in the Greater Austin area. Limited funds are available. Every effort will be made to support participation. Apply here!
Contact: Dana Epstein, dana.epstein@shalomaustin.org
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Austin offers a Israel Experience Scholarship for Jewish young adults residing in the Greater Austin area. Limited funds are available. Every effort will be made to support participation. Apply here!
Utah
Vermont
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Southern Vermont
- The Harold Grinspoon Foundation offers scholarships to adult (individuals and college student) residents of Southern Vermont counties Windham and Bennington, age 19 years up, for one trip to Israel every three years. A qualifying program is for travel or study under the auspices of an approved Jewish organization or institution that includes high-impact, meaningful Jewish content. Applicants can may receive up to $1,000 per person.
Contact: Jocelyn Wildman, GTI@hgf.org
- The Harold Grinspoon Foundation offers scholarships to adult (individuals and college student) residents of Southern Vermont counties Windham and Bennington, age 19 years up, for one trip to Israel every three years. A qualifying program is for travel or study under the auspices of an approved Jewish organization or institution that includes high-impact, meaningful Jewish content. Applicants can may receive up to $1,000 per person.
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
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Milwaukee
- The Milwaukee Jewish Federation offers scholarships for Jews ages 18-30 on Masa programs. Apply here!
Contact: Elise Crawford, 414-390-5762, elsiec@milwaukeejewish.org
- The Milwaukee Jewish Federation offers scholarships for Jews ages 18-30 on Masa programs. Apply here!
Wyoming
Nationwide Funding Options:
- The Amy Adine Schulman Scholarship Fund– This grant requires a commitment to educate others through lecture, program or other activities upon returning to your home or school community. You must be willing and able to do this so others will have the opportunity to learn about and to be inspired to do similar work. Click here for more information.
- Helyn B. Reich Memorial Scholarship Fund – The American Zionist Movement grants scholarships to a limited number of students for study in Israel. Scholarship recipients uphold a standard of excellence, demonstrating past pro-Israel activity and a commitment to future involvement with Israel and the Jewish community. Financial need will also be considered, though more emphasis will be placed on merit. Click here for more information.
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program – The Gilman Scholarship Program 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. Click here for more information.
- Boren Scholarship – 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. Click here for more information.
- Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund – 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. Click here for more information.
- Fulbright 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. Click here for more information.
- Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture – This fund is for independent scholarly, literary, or art projects done in Israel. Please inquire regarding the deadline. Click here for more information.
- Schusterman Scholarship – Up to seven scholarships will be awarded to students studying in the University of California EAP program in Israel. Students from all UC campuses will be competing for these scholarships. Awards will be up to $2,000 for semester participants and up to $5,000 for year participants. The deadline for the complete Schusterman Scholarship application packet is February 1, 2010. Students will be informed of their awards by March 15, 2010. Click here for more information.
- Your Local Synagogue – Synagogues often set aside funds for young adults and/or travel to Israel. For a list of synagogues in your area, click here.
