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With Tikkun Olam's financial aid options, you can get housing, Hebrew classes, trips, tours and more for 5 or 10 months for as little as $500! Click here for the breakdown, and see below to learn more about the many scholarships available.
Your first stops for financial aid for Tikkun Olam are:
Feel free to contact us with any financial aid questions!
Tikkun Olam Israel Scholarship Fund
Tikkun Olam now offers program scholarships to participants who have proven excellence in the fields of social action and/or active involvement within their Jewish community. Grant amounts range up to $850 per participant (for those who choose to join the program without housing accommodations, this can result in a full scholarship).
In order to apply for the Israel Scholarship you must:
- Submit an additional written essay.
- One of your two reference letters must be from a Jewish or social action organization in which you have been actively involved.
Start your application now by clicking here!
The MASA Grant
MASA: Israel Journey provides a one-time grant to participants of MASA programs who qualify. Almost all of our participants qualify for the grant, which oftentimes offsets a significant portion of the program fees.
It is HIGHLY recommended that you apply for the MASA grant by filling out their online application.
The MASA Needs-Based Scholarship
Applicants who can demonstrate a gross annual income of less than $22,000 (USD) are eligible for additional funding from MASA.
Fill out their application to get started.
Additional Resources:
MASA: Israel Journey -- MASA's website offers ideas for securing additional funding.
Your Community
It is strongly recommended to contact your local Jewish Federation to see what kinds of scholarships might be available in your area. If you belong to a synagogue, it is oftentimes helpful to speak with your Rabbi about financial aid possibilities. Rabbis often have additional funds set aside for young adult and/or Israel travel.
For a list of synagogues in your area, visit: http://www.ujc.org/ir_category_listing.html?nt=0&id=195 You can also view location-specific financial aid opportunities here!
GoAbroad.com
Listing of scholarships for Israel programs In many Jewish communities, community-based scholarships are available at http://scholarships.goabroad.com/search/israel/scholarships-1.
Aliyah Representatives Abroad
Aliyah Representatives Abroad can help direct you potential participants toward scholarship opportunities in Israel and answer other questions about Israel, including those that do not pertain to Aliyah. Available at: http://www.jewishagency.org/JewishAgency/English/Home/Information+Center/Aliyah+Centers+and+Emissaries+Abroad/
Local Jewish Federation
A list of local Federations, which often offer scholarships for community members wishing to build a relationship with Israel, is available at http://www.jewishfederations.org/section.aspx?id=5.
The Israel Scholarship Guide for USA Undergraduate and Graduate Age Students
Funding for Israel programs from a variety of programs can be found at
http://www.wzo.org.il/en/resources/view.asp?id=1128
Plant Your Way to Israel - Youth through age 26 can raise money for a trip to Israel by asking family and friends to plant trees with the Jewish National Fund (JNF). Half of the proceeds of each donation ($36 minimum) will go towards planting a tree in Israel and the other half goes into a student account. http://support.jnf.org/site/TR?fr_id=1010&pg=entry
Helyn B. Reich Memorial Scholarship Fund - Reich scholarships are awarded each year to a limited number of American students who choose to study at one of several designated Israeli universities or attend post-college long-term programs. www.azm.org/hbr_about.shtml
The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies - The Israel Scholarship Committee of the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies administers a limited amount of financial assistance for high school and college students to travel and study in Israel. www.jewishphilanthropies.org/israel_scholarships.html
The Wisam Khamees Scholarship for Arabs and Jews – The Wisam Khamees Scholarship Fund for Arabs and Jews is dedicated to supporting Israelis in their pursuit of higher education, and is committed to promoting academic advancement as well as equality and coexistence in Israel. www.iataskforce.org
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship – The Ambassadorial Scholarships look to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduates and graduate students and professionals pursuing vocational studies. www.rotary.org
Fulbright Scholarship – The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. www.iie.org/Fulbright
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program - The Gilman Scholarship Program provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two- or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. www.iie.org/Gilman
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund – The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to university students who are part of the progressive movement on campus or the community, actively working for peace and justice. www.davisputter.org
Haas/Koshland Memorial Award - Provides up to $20,000 to support a year of study and personal development in Israel. The award is open to college students, from sophomore year through graduate school, who are from, or attend school in the San Francisco Bay Area. www.sfjcf.org/endowment/awards/haaskoshland
The Amy Adina Schulman Scholarship Fund
This grant requires a commitment to educate others through lecture, program or other activities upon returning to your home or school community. You must be willing and able to do this so others will have the opportunity to learn about and to be inspired to do similar work. To apply, visit: http://www.amyadinaschulmanfund.org/
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