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Student Aid for Ethiopian-Israeli Students in Ashkelon

Scholarships and mentoring for community undergraduate / graduate / doctoral students via ISEF, Hesegim, ENP, and university-specific funds.

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About Ashkelon

Ashkelon absorbed significant waves of Israeli-Ethiopian community members from the 1990s onward and is today a major southern community hub. Community members are spread across multiple neighbourhoods in the city, alongside a growing presence of local businesses, educational institutions and community-led initiatives.

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Main aid programs

  • ISEF — scholarships for graduate / doctoral academic excellence; full tuition + living stipend
  • Hesegim — undergraduate stipends; emphasis on excellence and civic engagement
  • ENP — community-school support across 32 cities, incl. matriculation programs
  • University funds — dedicated programs at Hebrew U, Tel Aviv U, Ben-Gurion U, Haifa U
  • Excellence tracks — Olim Beyahad (academic placement), Tech-Career (tech bootcamps)

How to apply

  1. Check eligibility for ISEF / Hesegim separately (each has its own intake)
  2. Sign up for school-based programs (ENP, Fidel) via your child's school
  3. University funds — via the dean-of-students office (search "Ethiopian-Israeli scholarships")

🔗 ISEF: isef.org.il 🔗 Hesegim: hesegim.org.il 🔗 ENP: enp.org.il

Eligibility check

Are you eligible?

A few quick questions. Your answers are not sent anywhere — the check runs locally in your browser.

Are you of Ethiopian descent (self / parent / spouse)?

Are you an active undergraduate student (years 1-3)?

Are you willing to commit to 5-10 weekly community-service hours during your studies?

Family socioeconomic status

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Ethiopian community in Ashkelon

Community population
~9,000
Share of city
~7%
Main neighbourhoods
ברנע, שמשון, אפרידר
Community services
ENP, NATAL, מרכז קהילתי

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FAQ — Ashkelon

How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Ashkelon?
The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Ashkelon numbers approximately ~9,000 residents — around ~7% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: ברנע, שמשון, אפרידר.
How do I claim Student Aid for Ethiopian-Israeli Students in Ashkelon?
Contact the Ashkelon municipal education department or the student aid fund directly. For support: ENP, NATAL, מרכז קהילתי.
What community support is available in Ashkelon for this right?
In Ashkelon, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, NATAL, מרכז קהילתי.

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