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Student Aid for Ethiopian-Israeli Students in Ramla

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

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About Ramla

Ramla, conveniently located near Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport, hosts an Israeli-Ethiopian community that benefits from the city's strategic location. Ramla's housing market offers apartments at relatively accessible prices for the central region, attracting residents seeking easy access to greater Tel Aviv.

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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 Ramla

Community population
~5,000
Share of city
~8%
Main neighbourhoods
שכ' ד', מרכז
Community services
ENP, מרכז קהילתי

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FAQ — Ramla

How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Ramla?
The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Ramla numbers approximately ~5,000 residents — around ~8% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: שכ' ד', מרכז.
How do I claim Student Aid for Ethiopian-Israeli Students in Ramla?
Contact the Ramla municipal education department or the student aid fund directly. For support: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
What community support is available in Ramla for this right?
In Ramla, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.

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