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Nevet Immigrant Women Scholarship in Ashkelon
UndergraduateScholarships for immigrant women from Ethiopia pursuing academic studies — gender-specific support for higher education.
About Ashkelon
Ashkelon absorbed significant waves of Israeli-Ethiopian community members from the 1990s onward and is today a major southern community hub. Community members are spread across multiple neighbourhoods in the city, alongside a growing presence of local businesses, educational institutions and community-led initiatives.
Who is eligible?
- Immigrant woman from Ethiopia (generation 1, 2, or 3)
- Studying for an undergraduate degree at a recognized institution
- Family income up to 200% of the poverty line
What's included?
- Annual scholarship ₪9,000–₪18,000
- Personal female mentor (community woman with academic experience)
- Monthly support group
- Assistance navigating bureaucracy
Application steps
- Online application at nevet.org.il
- Attach: ID, olim certificate, enrollment confirmation, income proof
- Introductory meeting with coordinator
- Decision within 2–3 weeks
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