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ISEF Fellowship
Master'sTuition and living-cost scholarships for Ethiopian-Israeli students in master's and PhD programs at Israeli universities.
Who is it for?
- Ethiopian-Israeli students (1st, 2nd or 3rd generation) in master's or PhD programs
- Recognized Israeli universities (TAU, HUJI, Technion, Bar-Ilan, BGU, Haifa, Weizmann)
- Minimum 80 GPA in undergraduate degree
- Financial-need consideration (not exclusive, but weighted)
What's included?
- Full university tuition
- Annual living stipend (~₪40,000–60,000 depending on program)
- Academic and career mentorship via the ISEF alumni network
- Access to senior community-network mentors
How to apply
- Online application on ISEF website
- Submit academic transcript, statement of purpose, 2 letters of recommendation
- Personal interview
- Decision within 4–8 weeks
Important dates
- Rolling admissions — apply at least 2 months before the academic year starts
See also
Provider organization
ISEF Foundation
Philanthropic-academic foundation funding outstanding Ethiopian-Israeli students for B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees.
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