American Undergraduate Semester & Year Students

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Funding SourceEligibilityAmountDeadlineApplication & Links
Needs-Based ScholarshipWe 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 results

US$ 4,000 max/semester
Autumn: June 1

Spring: November 30
Application

FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid
Merit ScholarshipCompleted at least 3 university semestersSemester: US$ 3,000

Year: US$ 6,000
Autumn: June 1

Spring: November 30
Application
Minimum GPA of 3.8
Admitted to the Undergraduate Study Abroad Program
Art Merit ScholarshipCompleted at least 3 university semestersSemester: 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 ScholarshipUS$ 7,500Autumn: June 1

Spring: November 30
Application
Louis Levine ScholarshipOutstanding student with a desire to further scientific knowledge in our changing worldSemester: 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
Admitted to the Spring in Jerusalem Honors Program
Legacy ScholarshipUndergraduate 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 $3,000
*Please note, Nativ students are NOT eligible for this scholarship.
US$ 3,000Autumn: June 1

Spring: November 30
Application
Internship and Language Accelerator Program ScholarshipOfficially 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 ArabicAutumn: June 1

Spring: November 30
Email FinAid@hebrewu.org to request
Private LoanEligibility of students and parents determined by Sallie MaeVariesVariesApplication

Email us if approved for the loan
*Masa Israel
Visit the Masa Israel websiteUS$ 1,000 grant

Needs-based also available
VariesLearn more
Additional SourcesVariesVariesVariesLearn 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.

Apply to RIS

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.

Take a look at our pages for prospects, students, faculty and staff, alumni, and parents – or contact us!

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Business & English1310 28629
Business & Liberal Arts131028629
English & Liberal Arts102019516
Pre-Semester Program: “Encountering Jerusalem” 2023-24
Spring
Practical Hebrew Beginners 4 credits
Israeli Society3 credits
Pre-Semester Program: “Encountering Jerusalem” 2023-24
Autumn
Practical Hebrew Beginners4 credits
Modern Standard Arabic Beginners 5 credits
Jerusalem: A Journey Through Time and Space3 credits
Pre-Semester Program: “Encountering Jerusalem” 2023-24
Autumn
Practical Hebrew Beginners4 credits
Modern Standard Arabic Beginners 5 credits
Jerusalem: A Journey Through Time and Space3 credits
Pre-Semester Program: “Encountering Jerusalem” 2023-24
Spring
Practical Hebrew Beginners 4 credits
Israeli Society3 credits