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Siket Scholarship — Ministry of Aliyah & Integration in Ashkelon
UndergraduateGovernment scholarship for new immigrant students complementing the absorption basket — dedicated support for first-year students.
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.
What is the Siket Scholarship?
The Siket Scholarship is a Ministry of Aliyah & Integration scholarship for new immigrant students. Its name derives from the word "rehabilitation" — it is designed to enable olim to fund academic studies in the first years, when family income is still low and limited.
Who is eligible?
- New immigrant from Ethiopia (and other countries) with up to 10 years since aliyah
- Studying for an undergraduate or master's degree at a recognized institution
- Not receiving a full tuition scholarship from another government source
- Family income up to 200% of the poverty line
What's included?
- Annual tuition grant: ₪6,000–₪15,000 (based on income and study track)
- Academic absorption case management
- Access to Ministry of Aliyah academic counseling service
Application steps
- Access gov.il portal — search for "מלגת שיקת"
- Complete online application (can also contact the nearest Absorption Ministry office)
- Attach olim certificate, enrollment confirmation, income verification
- Decision within 3–5 weeks
- Payment directly to account or university
Important dates
- Rolling admissions — recommended to apply before the first semester
See also
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