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Ministry of Finance — Poverty Reduction Study Grant in Rehovot
UndergraduateGovernment grant for students from poverty-level families enabling higher education access — includes a dedicated component for the Ethiopian community.
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.
Who is eligible?
- Student from any background; Ethiopian community has priority component
- Family income below the poverty line (100%)
- Studying for an undergraduate degree at a recognized institution
- No GPA requirement
What's included?
- Annual grant ₪6,000–₪14,000
- Can be combined with Marom and community scholarships
- Welfare counseling through National Insurance
Application steps
- Apply via gov.il portal — search "poverty study grant"
- Documents: ID, pay stubs / National Insurance confirmation, enrollment proof
- Decision within 3–4 weeks
- Direct payment to account
See also
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