Rights & Programs
Practical guides to government and community rights. Everything you're entitled to — and how to actually claim it. Hebrew, English, Amharic.
Student Aid for Ethiopian-Israeli Students
Scholarships and mentoring for community undergraduate / graduate / doctoral students via ISEF, Hesegim, ENP, and university-specific funds.
Daycare Subsidy for Working Families
Subsidized daycare (ages 3 months – 3 years) for families where both parents work. Amount calibrated by combined income.
Youth Mentorship — PERACH, ENP, Fidel
Academic/social mentorship programs for Ethiopian-Israeli youth. PERACH (university student → school pupil), ENP (32 cities, school-based), Fidel (families + mediators).
National-Civic Service for Community Youth
Alternative to army: 1-2 years serving the community (education, welfare, health), with benefits identical to standing-army soldiers — stipend, study grant, tax exemption.
Hesegim Scholarships — Academic Excellence
Stipend scholarships for Ethiopian-Israeli undergraduate students at multiple universities, with personal mentoring and excellence workshops. Distinct from ISEF (graduate+) — Hesegim focuses on undergraduates.
Matriculation Grant for Ethiopian-Israeli HS Students
Budget supplement for HS students preparing for matriculation. Covers tutoring, exam fees, and study materials. Available via ENP in schools across 32 cities.
Advanced Ulpan (Bet / Gimmel) — Hebrew Beyond Basics
Continued Hebrew studies beyond basic ulpan. Ulpan Bet (everyday), Gimmel (academic). Free / subsidized via Ministry of Aliyah. Every immigrant is eligible during the first 10 years.
Vocational Training Vouchers for New Immigrants
New immigrants are entitled to vocational training vouchers worth up to ₪12,000 for accredited courses — to acquire a trade and integrate into the Israeli labour market.
Rights for Ethiopian-Israeli Veterans — The Complete Guide
Ethiopian-Israeli soldiers are entitled to an enhanced discharge grant (150% of the base grant), dedicated vocational-training programs, study scholarships, and priority on housing waiting lists.
Military Discharge Benefits for Ethiopian-Israeli Veterans
Ethiopian-Israeli discharged soldiers are entitled to a discharge grant of up to 120,000 ILS, an education scholarship, mortgage points, and preference in civil service.
Unconditional Scholarships — 7 Lesser-Known Sources
Lesser-known scholarships: JDC, Menachem Begin, Bracha, Joint, Shalem Fund and more. Some are specific to Ethiopian-Israelis.