American Graduate Students

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Funding SourceEligibilityAmountDeadlineApplication & Links
Need-Based ScholarshipLaw 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.

Note – We use the SAI on your FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid as a tool to determine your eligibility. This is not federal aid.
Varies according to FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid resultsAutumn: June 1
Spring: December 1
Application

FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid
Merit ScholarshipHold 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 tiutionMarch 15Application
FulbrightHolders 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 tuitionVaries – check Fulbright website for detailsThe 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 LoanAdmitted to an eligible master’s degree program offered at the Rothberg International SchoolUS$ 20,500 maximumFlexible

Email us for instructions
Eligibility determined by the US Department of Education
Private LoanEligibility of students and parents determined by Sallie MaeVariesVariesApplication

Email us if approved for the loan
US Department of Veterans AffairsHold GI Bill benefitsVaries1 month prior to the start of the semesterLearn 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 websiteUS$ 1,000 grant
Need-based also available
VariesLearn more
Additional SourcesVariesVariesVariesLearn more
The Israel Student Authority (Olim)Eligible new immigrantsPartial 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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