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Student Aid for Ethiopian-Israeli Students in Jerusalem

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

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About Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Israel's capital, hosts a large Israeli-Ethiopian community concentrated historically in the Gondar neighbourhood in the north and with significant presence in Kiryat HaYovel and other areas. The city is home to the Centre for Ethiopian Jewish Heritage and several traditional synagogues led by kessim, alongside a broad housing market.

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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 Jerusalem

Community population
~30,000
Share of city
~4%
Main neighbourhoods
גונדר, קרית היובל, פסגת זאב
Community services
מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP

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FAQ — Jerusalem

How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Jerusalem?
The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Jerusalem numbers approximately ~30,000 residents — around ~4% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: גונדר, קרית היובל, פסגת זאב.
How do I claim Student Aid for Ethiopian-Israeli Students in Jerusalem?
Contact the Jerusalem municipal education department or the student aid fund directly. For support: מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP.
What community support is available in Jerusalem for this right?
In Jerusalem, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP.

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