🎓JDC Israel — Youth Excellence Scholarship

Youth Excellence Program — JDC Israel

JDC Israel (American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee) runs a Youth Excellence program that combines a financial scholarship with a community leadership program. The program targets young adults from the Ethiopian community who demonstrate leadership potential alongside academic excellence.

Who is eligible?

• Young adult aged 18–28 of Ethiopian origin
• Studying for an undergraduate degree at a recognized institution
• GPA ≥ 80
• Commitment to community activity (evidence: volunteer experience / youth organization membership)

What's included?

• Annual study scholarship ₪10,000–₪18,000
• JDC leadership program participation (seminars, study tours, international)
• International JDC alumni network
• Senior mentor from your field

Application steps

1. Online registration at jdc.org.il
2. Complete leadership questionnaire + motivation letter
3. Two letters of recommendation (academic + community)
4. In-depth interview (~60 minutes)
5. Deadline: February 28 each year

Important dates

• Applications open: January
• Deadline: February 28
• Notifications: April
• Program start: September

See also

• Hesegim Undergraduate Scholarship
• ISEF Fellowship
• Marom CHE Scholarship