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Marom Scholarship — Council for Higher Education in Be'er Sheva
UndergraduateNational scholarship from the Council for Higher Education for students of Ethiopian origin — up to ₪20,000/year at all Israeli universities.
About Be'er Sheva
Be'er Sheva, the largest city in the south, hosts a growing Israeli-Ethiopian community, with a notable second-generation presence around Ben-Gurion University and regional educational institutions. The city offers a wide range of properties and housing opportunities alongside ongoing infrastructure and development projects.
What is the Marom Scholarship from the Council for Higher Education?
The Marom Scholarship is a national scholarship program of the Council for Higher Education (CHE) designed exclusively for students of Ethiopian origin studying for an undergraduate degree in Israel. The program was established as part of the government's effort to reduce gaps in higher education.
Who is eligible?
- Student with at least one parent born in Ethiopia, or who made aliyah from Ethiopia
- Studying for an undergraduate degree at a CHE-accredited institution (university or academic college)
- Family income up to 175% of the poverty line
- GPA ≥ 70 (for renewal)
How much?
| Field of study | Annual scholarship | |---------------|------------------| | All fields (years 1–3) | ₪8,000–₪14,000 | | High-demand fields (engineering, medicine, pharmacy) | ₪16,000–₪20,000 |
Application steps
- Access the CHE portal — moatza.che.org.il
- Complete online application by March 31 each year
- Attach documents: ID, enrollment confirmation, transcript, proof of Ethiopian origin, income verification
- Decision: within 30 days of closing date
- Payment: directly to student's account at the start of each semester
FAQ
Is the CHE Marom different from the private Marom scholarship? Yes — CHE Marom is a government program. There are organizations with similar names but different terms; verify you are at moatza.che.org.il.
Are students who made aliyah 15 years ago still eligible? Yes — there is no years-since-aliyah restriction. Eligibility is based on origin, not year of aliyah.
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