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Academic
Bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — from pre-academic prep to PhD.
The academic track aggregates the higher-education pathway — pre-academic prep programs, undergraduate and graduate degrees, and PhDs. Includes tuition scholarships, living stipends, and academic mentorship. With persistent gaps in the community (~13% of community adults hold an academic degree vs. ~30% in the general population), this track is a critical starting point for community members pursuing academic careers.
Scholarships in this track
Atidim Pre-Academic Year
Subsidized pre-academic year for community students before starting an undergraduate degree at Technion, BGU, or similar.
Bar-Ilan University Community Scholarship
Tuition scholarship for Ethiopian-community students at Bar-Ilan University — targeting education, social work, and law fields.
BGU Social Work Community Scholarship
Scholarship for students of Ethiopian origin in the Ben-Gurion University social work program — boosting community representation in welfare.
Bizchut Disability Studies Grant
Grant for students with disabilities of Ethiopian origin — funding for assistive tools, reduced tuition, and dedicated academic support.
Cogito Scholars — STEM PhD
PhD scholarships in STEM fields (sciences, technology, engineering, math) for community researchers.
Ethiopian-Israeli Educators Association Grant
Grant for teaching students of Ethiopian origin — strengthening community representation among educators and school principals.
Haifa University Integration Scholarship
Integration scholarship for students of Ethiopian origin at Haifa University — support in the first years of study.
Hebrew University Diversity Scholarship
Diversity scholarship from the Hebrew University for students of Ethiopian origin — up to ₪18,000/year across all faculties.
Hesegim Undergraduate Scholarship
Undergraduate scholarships for community members: tuition, stipend, and academic mentorship through graduation.
IDF Discharged Soldiers Academic Grant — Ethiopian Community Track
Study grant for discharged IDF soldiers from the Ethiopian community — bonus above the standard grant for full service.
ISEF Fellowship
Tuition and living-cost scholarships for Ethiopian-Israeli students in master's and PhD programs at Israeli universities.
JDC Israel — Youth Excellence Scholarship
JDC Israel scholarship for outstanding young adults from the Ethiopian community — up to ₪18,000/year, combined with a leadership program.
Jewish Agency Study Scholarship
University tuition scholarships for new immigrants from Ethiopia (within 5 years of aliyah) across study fields.
Mandel Foundation Leadership Fellowship
Mandel Foundation social leadership fellowship for graduates of Ethiopian origin — full academic year + public-sector career mentorship.
Marom Scholarship — Council for Higher Education
National scholarship from the Council for Higher Education for students of Ethiopian origin — up to ₪20,000/year at all Israeli universities.
Merom Scholarship
Scholarship exclusively for students of Ethiopian origin — up to ₪20,000 per year for any undergraduate field.
Ministry of Aliyah — Tuition Grant
Government grant covering tuition for Ethiopian olim students at Israeli academic institutions.
Ministry of Finance — Poverty Reduction Study Grant
Government grant for students from poverty-level families enabling higher education access — includes a dedicated component for the Ethiopian community.
Mossad Maxim Lefael Scholarship
Tuition scholarships for outstanding community students across study fields at Israeli universities.
Na'amat Single-Parent Academic Stipend
Stipend for single mothers and fathers of Ethiopian origin studying for a degree — tuition coverage + childcare.
Nevet Immigrant Women Scholarship
Scholarships for immigrant women from Ethiopia pursuing academic studies — gender-specific support for higher education.
Olim Beyahad Career Mentorship
Career placement support for community undergraduate graduates — mentoring, employer connections, supplementary stipend.
Open University Community Scholarship
Tuition scholarship for Ethiopian-community students at the Open University — unique study flexibility for working students.
PERACH Tutoring Stipend
Stipend for students who tutor community children during the academic year. Side employment that fits study schedules.
Rashi Foundation — Community Excellence
Scholarships for outstanding students from the geographical periphery, including the Ethiopian-Israeli community — up to ₪22,000/year.
Siket Scholarship — Ministry of Aliyah & Integration
Government scholarship for new immigrant students complementing the absorption basket — dedicated support for first-year students.
TAU Ethiopian Alumni Fund
Fund established by Ethiopian alumni of Tel Aviv University — scholarships for new community students.
Technion Ethiopian Students Fund
Dedicated Technion scholarship fund for students of Ethiopian origin in engineering and sciences faculties — up to ₪25,000/year.
Tene Briut Health Professions Scholarship
Scholarships for students of Ethiopian origin studying medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, and medical social work.
Yad Hanadiv Research Fellowship
Research fellowships for PhD and post-doctoral scholars of Ethiopian origin in social, policy, and education fields.
Programs in this track
ENP SHALAV — School Program Grades 1-6
Early intervention in primary schools — reading, math, foundational skills.
ENP SPACE — Academic Support Grades 7-12
Multi-year academic-support program in high schools. ~4,500 participants nationally.
First Stone — Hila
Foundational intervention grades 1-3: reading, math, basic skills.
In-Class Academic Tutoring — Hila
Embedded teacher-coordinators in classrooms. Math, English, sciences tutoring.
Partner Parents Program — Fidel
Training Ethiopian-Israeli parents to advocate for their child in school and engage with parent committees.
School Councils — Fidel
Representing Ethiopian-Israeli parents on school committees and city councils.
School Tutoring — Atid B'midbar
Tutoring in schools in the Beersheba / Rahat / Sderot area.