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Bar-Ilan University Community Scholarship in Rehovot
UndergraduateTuition scholarship for Ethiopian-community students at Bar-Ilan University — targeting education, social work, and law fields.
About Rehovot
Rehovot has a long-established Israeli-Ethiopian community, with a significant concentration in the Kiryat Moshe neighbourhood. Most of the neighbourhood's residents are from the community, and it is currently going through urban-renewal processes — driving demand for additional housing options in the city and surrounding area.
Bar-Ilan Community Scholarship
Bar-Ilan University offers scholarships for students of Ethiopian origin through its "Communities in Need" program. The scholarship is funded by a combination of private foundations and university support.
Who is eligible?
- Student of Ethiopian origin
- Studying for an undergraduate degree at Bar-Ilan (all faculties, with preference for: education, social work, law, psychology)
- Family income up to 180% of the poverty line
- GPA ≥ 72 (for renewal)
What's included?
- Annual tuition scholarship ₪8,000–₪18,000
- Access to Bar-Ilan mentorship program
- Priority in campus student housing
Application steps
- Register at Bar-Ilan University
- Apply for the community scholarship through the scholarships and special needs department
- Attach: ID, transcript, income statement, short motivation letter
- Deadline: March 15
- Decision within 30 days
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