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Rashi Foundation — Community Excellence in Rishon LeZion
UndergraduateScholarships for outstanding students from the geographical periphery, including the Ethiopian-Israeli community — up to ₪22,000/year.
About Rishon LeZion
Rishon LeZion is home to a large, active Israeli-Ethiopian community, historically concentrated in the Ramat Eliyahu neighbourhood — originally built as absorption housing and now a long-standing community centre. The neighbourhood is at the heart of urban-renewal efforts, alongside a growing second-generation presence across the city.
Who is eligible?
- Student residing in a peripheral locality (socio-economic rank 1–5)
- Of Ethiopian origin or another minority defined by the foundation
- GPA ≥ 78
- Family income up to 160% of the poverty line
What's included?
- Annual scholarship ₪10,000–₪22,000
- Personal guidance via Rashi Foundation emissaries
- Access to the Rashi Foundation employment network
Application steps
- Online application at rashi.org.il
- Attach proof of residence, transcript, income verification
- Personal interview
- Decision within 30 days
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