ISEF — Excellence-to-Employment Track
BA/MA excellence scholarships paired with entry-level role prep at banks, accounting firms, and finance companies.
Who is it for
Community applicants pursuing a bachelor's in accounting / finance / economics — with a high academic average (~85+ threshold).
What's included
- Top-up scholarship (₪8,000-12,000/year) layered on top of the government threshold
- Targeted interview prep + certification exam support (CPA/CFA-track)
- Connection to partner firms (BIG4 + the 4 major banks) for internships
- Annual networking with senior alumni in the industry
Outcomes
- 60%+ of graduates start at a BIG4 firm or bank within a year of graduating
- Starting salary: ₪12-18K (junior accountant), rising to ₪22-30K post-certification
How to apply
Applications open in May-June before the academic year. Requires university acceptance + matriculation grades + interview.
See also
Hosting organization
ISEF FoundationPhilanthropic-academic foundation funding outstanding Ethiopian-Israeli students for B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees.Related employment rights
- Hesegim Scholarships — Academic ExcellenceStipend scholarships for Ethiopian-Israeli undergraduate students at multiple universities, with personal mentoring and excellence workshops. Distinct from ISEF (graduate+) — Hesegim focuses on undergraduates.
- Excellence Employment Programs — Olim Beyahad & Tech-CareerPlacement of academics in tech and management via Olim Beyahad (700+ placed, 90% retention) and Tech-Career (tech bootcamps). Free, merit-based.
- Student Aid for Ethiopian-Israeli StudentsScholarships and mentoring for community undergraduate / graduate / doctoral students via ISEF, Hesegim, ENP, and university-specific funds.
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