Scholarships & Financial Aid
Funding Source | Eligibility | Graduate Program at RIS | Amount | Deadline | Application & Links |
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Merit Scholarship | At least in final year of undergraduate studies Minimum GPA of 3.8 or equivalent Maintain high academic standard Must submit a complete application to a degree program Non-renewable; does not cover tuition for students who extend their studies in the M.A. program | 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 | Partial tuition | March 31 | Application |
Rothberg Family Fund | Countries other than the US and Canada Academic achievement Financial need Acceptance to program | The Bible and the Ancient Near East Jewish Studies Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Israel Studies Nonprofit Management and Leadership Archaeology and the Ancient Near East Smart Cities and Urban Informatics | Partial tuition | April 30 | Application |
The Israel Student Authority (Olim) | Eligible new immigrants | M.A. programs | Partial tuition | See website | See website |
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Masa Scholarship![]() | See website | All programs | Partial tuition | See website | See website |
Israeli Government (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Scholarship | See website | All programs | See website. Please note that the application ends about a year prior to the beginning of the studies. | See website | See website |
Thanks to Scandinavia | Scandinavian countries; see website for details | The Bible and the Ancient Near East | Up to $12,000 towards tuition fees | April 30 | Further information |
Jewish Studies | |||||
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies | |||||
Israel Studies | |||||
Archaeology and the Ancient Near East |
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Nonprofit Management and Leadership | |||||
Smart Cities and Urban Informatics |
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Visiting graduate students and research students enrolled for full-time study for whole academic year | |||||
Daughters for Life | See website | All programs | Varies | See website | See website |
M.B.A. Students | Graduate students studying business | International StartUp 360° MBA Program | Partial tuition | May 15 | Email us |
Law Students | Graduate students studying law | LL.M. and M.A. in Human Rights | Partial tuition | May 15 | Email us |
LL.M. and M.A. in International Law and Conflict Resolution | |||||
iVisa Annual Scholarship | See iVisa website | All | US $1,500 | May 15 | See Further information |
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.
Australian applicants to RIS are eligible for a number of needs-based and/or merit scholarships from the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
United Kingdom applicants to RIS are eligible for a number of scholarships from the British Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
US applicants to RIS, please see our scholarships and financial aid for students from the United States.
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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.