Scholarships & Financial Aid
| Funding Source | Eligibility | Amount | Deadline | Application & Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Day Scholarships | International Students applying by April 24, 2025, and paying $3,500 towards the tuition by April 30, 2025; For international students only applying to RIS MA programs: The Bible and the Ancient Near East Jewish Studies Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Israel Studies Nonprofit Management and Leadership Archaeology & the Ancient Near East Smart Cities & Urban Informatics | $3,500 | Application by April 24, 2025; payment of $3,500 towards the tuition by April 30, 2025 | Via Division of Graduate Studies: gradiv2@savion.huji.ac.il |
| New Immigrants Scholarship | New Immigrants applying by April 24, 2025, and paying 3,500 NIS towards the tuition by April 30, 2025 For new immigrants applying to RIS MA programs with priority to MA in Smart Cities and Urban Informatics | 3,500 NIS | Application by April 24, 2025; payment of 3,500 NIS towards the tuition by April 30, 2025 | Via Division of Graduate Studies: gradiv2@savion.huji.ac.il |
| Need-Based Scholarship | Law Students – LLM and M.A. in Human Rights students must apply for scholarships directly through the Law Department by contacting Ms. Shanie Rabinowitz. MBA Students – Business students must apply for scholarships directly through the School of Business by contacting Ms. Ruba Mashni. | Varies according to program. | Autumn: June 1 Spring: December 1 | Application |
| Merit Scholarship | Hold an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8 Be a candidate for an M.A. program in the Bible & the Ancient Near East, Archaeology & the Ancient Near East, Jewish Studies, Israel Studies, Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies, Nonprofit Management & Leadership, or Smart Cities & Urban Informatics. Maintain academic performance throughout the program *Note: Candidates for non-degree or Ph.D. graduate programs are not eligible. Students with previous graduate-level study at RIS are not eligible. | Partial tuition | April 15 | Application |
| Fulbright | Holders of an undergraduate degree or one master’s degree U.S. citizenship at the time of application; permanent residents ineligible Admitted to one of the following one-year M.A. programs only: Archaeology and the Ancient Near East, Israel Studies, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, Smart Cities and Urban Informatics Individuals already residing in Israel and students who have met the requirements of a doctoral program are ineligible to apply for a grant Additional information | Full tuition | Varies – check Fulbright website for details | The Post-Graduate Student Program is administered for the Department of State by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Details on the program and on submission of applications may be found on the IIE website here, here, and here. At-large applicants (i.e., those not currently enrolled as students) must submit their applications directly to the Institute of International Education (IIE). |
| US Department of Education Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan | Admitted to an eligible master’s degree program offered at the Rothberg International School | US$ 20,500 maximum | Flexible | Email us for instructions |
| Eligibility determined by the US Department of Education | ||||
| Private Loan | Eligibility of students and parents determined by Sallie Mae | Varies | Varies | Application Email us if approved for the loan |
| US Department of Veterans Affairs | Hold GI Bill benefits | Varies | 1 month prior to the start of the semester | Learn more Email us once you’ve confirmed your eligibility, as a tuition payment form (22-1999) must be submitted. |
| Admitted to an eligible master’s degree program offered at the Rothberg International School | ||||
*Masa Israel | Visit the Masa Israel website | US$ 1,000 grant Need-based also available | Varies | Learn more |
| Additional Sources | Varies | Varies | Varies | Learn more |
| The Israel Student Authority (Olim) | Eligible new immigrants | Partial tuition | See website | See website |
| See website |
*About Masa- Masa is the global leader in immersive international career development and leadership experiences in Israel for young Jewish adults from around the world.
With a variety of long-term programs in Israel, Masa is able to provide meaningful, enriching experiences to young Jews from many different countries, backgrounds, levels of education, and fields.
Since its founding in 2004, Masa has helped over 150,000 young adults from 60+ countries to strengthen their connection with Israel, empowering a new generation of connected, committed, and inspired young Jewish adults. These young adults are changing the face of the Jewish world and Israel, as professionals, community leaders, and advocates.
If you are not from the United States, please see our scholarships and financial aid for other international students.
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