Scholarships & Financial Aid
| Funding Source | Eligibility | Amount | Deadline | Application & Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needs-Based Scholarship | We use the EFC on your FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid as a tool to determine your eligibility. This is NOT federal aid. | Varies according to FAFSA results US$ 4,000 max/semester | Autumn: June 1 Spring: November 30 | Application FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid |
| Merit Scholarship | Completed at least 3 university semesters | Semester: US$ 3,000 Year: US$ 6,000 | Autumn: June 1 Spring: November 30 | Application |
| Minimum GPA of 3.8 |
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| Admitted to the Undergraduate Study Abroad Program | ||||
| Art Merit Scholarship | Completed at least 3 university semesters | Semester: US$ 3,000 Year: US$ 6,000 | Autumn: June 1 Spring: November 30 | Application |
| Minimum GPA of 3.8 | ||||
| Admitted to DanceJerusalem, JerusalemSounds, or ArtJerusalem | ||||
| Diversity Scholarship | US$ 7,500 | Autumn: June 1 Spring: November 30 | Application | |
| Louis Levine Scholarship | Outstanding student with a desire to further scientific knowledge in our changing world | Semester: US$ 3,000 Year: US$ 6,000 | Autumn: June 1 Spring: November 30 | Application |
| Completed at least 3 university semesters | ||||
| Minimum GPA of 3.8 | ||||
| Admitted to the Undergraduate Study Abroad Program | ||||
| Will engage with the scientific community at HebrewU throughout the program | ||||
| Spring in Jerusalem Honors Program Merit Awards | Highly qualified and motivated | Semester only: US$ 4,000 | Spring only: November 30 | Application |
| Admitted to the Spring in Jerusalem Honors Program | ||||
| Legacy Scholarship | *Undergraduate student participating in a semester or year-long RIS program. *Child/grandchild/stepchild/sibling of an RIS/HebrewU alum *U.S citizen *One-time scholarship of $3,000 *Please note, Nativ students are NOT eligible for this scholarship. | US$ 3,000 | Autumn: June 1 Spring: November 30 | Application |
| Internship and Language Accelerator Program Scholarship | Officially accepted to the Internship and Language Accelerator program | $3,000 for the semester with an additional $1,500 for the pre-semester Hebrew Ulpan or Foundations of Arabic | January 30, 2022 | Email FinAid@hebrewu.org to request |
| Private Loan | Eligibility of students and parents determined by Sallie Mae | Varies | Varies | Application Email us if approved for the loan |
Masa Israel | Visit the Masa Israel website | US$ 1,000 grant Needs-based also available | Varies | Learn more |
| Additional Sources | Varies | Varies | Varies | Learn more |
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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Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School offers you a challenging and rewarding academic environment to help you achieve your goals. Our tailored, flexible programs offer short- and long-term study opportunities.
