External Grants & Scholarships for American Students

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There is an incredible amount of funding available to support your study abroad in Israel, but the trick is knowing where and how to find it! The following is a comprehensive list of alternative sources from which our students have been known to benefit in the past. This is not Rothberg International School (RIS) funding. Reach out to the sources that you deem relevant, and explore opportunities that may help lighten your financial load. Best of luck!

+ Community-Specific Sources

Your university’s study abroad office
The Hebrew, Judaic, and Middle Eastern Studies Departments at your university
Your local Jewish Federation – Israel Center or Gift of Israel program departments
Your local Bureau of Jewish Education
Your local Rotary Club or Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Your local JCC
Your family synagogue/rabbi
Your local Hillel
Your summer camp and/or youth organization
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation – Travel Study Awards available to Silver or Gold Award Girl Scouts with a 3.0 GPA or higher
SchoolSoup – Religious-based scholarships database
Women of the ELCA – Scholarships available for Lutheran laywomen
Runnerclick Sports and Academic Scholarship – Scholarships available for runners
United Church of Christ scholarships
The Jerusalem Connection – Christian students from both secular and Christian Universities are encouraged to apply. Students from any degree program or area of interest of study are encouraged to apply.

+ Israel-Specific Sources

Abe and Gert Nutkis (AGN) Scholarship for Israel Study and Service – For Israeli citizens age 21-30, enrolled for a full academic year; must volunteer seven hours a week with ATZUM or an ATZUM-approved project
Alisa Flatow Memorial Scholarship Fund – For students showing academic promise in their religious studies and the need for financial assistance to pursue study in Israel; awards given based on a combined scholarship and need basis
American Jewish League for Israel – For students attending a full academic year program for credit
The Israel Scholarship – For future Hispanic leaders to see the world and study at one of Israel’s elite universities
Masa Israel – If eligible, automatic award of a US$ 1,000 grant; needs-based scholarships also available

+ Regional Sources

David L. Zemsky z’l Scholarship – For RIS students who live or go to school in the Chicago Metro area; contact us for more information
Haas/Koshland Memorial Award – For undergraduate students from the San Francisco Bay Area
Harold Grinspoon Foundation – For residents of western Massachusetts (Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Berkshire Counties) and southern Vermont
Hawkinson Scholarships – For undergraduate or graduate students who are residents of or are currently attending school in Minnesota.
Kentucky Foundation for Women – Artist Enrichment (AE) grant for feminist artists and arts organizations to further their artistic development to create art for positive social change
University of California Education Abroad Program Scholarships – For students at the University of California

+ General Sources

FastWeb – Thousands of scholarship opportunities
Finaid.org – Scholarship search engine
Fund for Education Abroad
International Education Financial Aid – Extensive listings of loans, scholarships, and other aid for studying abroad
International Scholarships – Many scholarships to explore
Petersons.com – Scholarship search engine
unigo.com – Scholarship search engine
Scholarships.com – Scholarship search engine
StudentScholarshipSearch.com – Scholarship search engine
StudyAbroad.com – Scholarships and financial aid tips
Tortuga Backpacks – US$ 1,000 study abroad scholarship
FACTSCHRONICLE Digital Marketing Scholarship – A $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to the winner of a Digital Marketing article competition
Explore the World Travel Scholarships – US$ 2,000 to help finance your study abroad
ScholarTrips – International Travel Scholarships
RewardExpert Study Abroad Scholarship – US$ 1,000 scholarship for Undergraduate students studying abroad
MBA scholarships

+ Government & Other Institutionally Sponsored Sources & Programs

American Atheists – Two scholarships available for American students who identify as atheists
Benefits.gov – To explore and apply for federal grants
BMI Foundation – The BMI Student Composer Awards, an annual competition open to young composers actively engaged in the study of classical music
Boren Awards for International Study – Scholarships and fellowships available
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund – Needs-based scholarships to students actively part of the progressive movement on campus and in the community
Early Childhood Education Scholarships
Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS) – Fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students studying modern foreign languages and area or international studies
Fulbright Grants – Full tuition grants
Golden Key Scholarships – Many to choose from
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi’s Study Abroad Grants – To help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad; 50 individual US$ 1,000 grants awarded each year; minimum 3.75 GPA
UNCF – Scholarship opportunities from UNCF, mostly for summer programs, as well as a comprehensive list of other available scholarship opportunities
WorldStudio AIGA Scholarships – WorldStudio AIGA Scholarships for minority and economically disadvantaged students studying design/arts disciplines
Gilman Scholarship – A grant for students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad

The above websites are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Office of Academic Affairs or the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Additional Sources of Funding for American Students:
External Grants & Scholarships

+ Community-Specific Sources

+ Israel-Specific Sources

+ Regional Sources

+ General Sources

+ Government & Other Institutionally Sponsored Sources & Programs

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