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Academic
Bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — from pre-academic prep to PhD.
The academic track aggregates the higher-education pathway — pre-academic prep programs, undergraduate and graduate degrees, and PhDs. Includes tuition scholarships, living stipends, and academic mentorship. With persistent gaps in the community (~13% of community adults hold an academic degree vs. ~30% in the general population), this track is a critical starting point for community members pursuing academic careers.
Scholarships in this track
Bar-Ilan Dedicated Pre-Academic Prep Program
Bar-Ilan University's dedicated pre-academic program for Ethiopian-Israeli students — English/math reinforcement, dormitory scholarship, and Yoel Program (Chiburim) mentorship.
Empowered Ethiopian Women (Ma'atzimot)
A scholarship for Ethiopian-Israeli women, with a dedicated gender lens — a community women-led initiative advancing education and employment.
HUJI Dean of Students — Ethiopian-Israeli Students Office
An institutional service from the Hebrew University Dean of Students for Ethiopian-Israeli students — not a nationwide scholarship, but local institutional support.
ISEF Fellowship
Tuition and living-cost scholarships for Ethiopian-Israeli students in master's and PhD programs at Israeli universities.
ISEF Fund — Scholarships & Post-doctoral Fellows
ISEF scholarships for bachelor's/master's/PhD, plus the "ISEF Fellows" post-doctoral research program abroad (up to $10,000). Distinct from the existing "ISEF Fellowship" page (domestic master's/PhD).
Jewish Agency Study Scholarship
University tuition scholarships for new immigrants from Ethiopia (within 5 years of aliyah) across study fields.
Marom Scholarship — Council for Higher Education
National scholarship from the Council for Higher Education (CHE/VATAT) for undergraduate and master's students of Ethiopian origin — ₪10,000/year; 2026-27 registration opens Sept 9, 2026.
Ministry of Aliyah — Tuition Grant
Government grant covering tuition for Ethiopian olim students at Israeli academic institutions.
Olim Beyahad Career Mentorship
Career placement support for community undergraduate graduates — mentoring, employer connections, supplementary stipend.
Open University Scholarship
An Open University scholarship for Ethiopian-Israeli students — especially relevant for working families thanks to the remote/flexible study model.
PERACH Tutoring Stipend
Stipend for students who tutor community children during the academic year. Side employment that fits study schedules.
Tebeka — Law Scholarships
Scholarships for Ethiopian-Israeli law students + a pre-internship program, from Tebeka — legal aid and equality advocacy.
VATAT Doctoral & Post-doctoral Scholarships
VATAT scholarships for PhD and post-doctoral research for Ethiopian-Israeli researchers — exact amounts require verification with the host university.
VATAT Excellence & Mentoring Program
A VATAT (Planning and Budgeting Committee) program pairing a senior faculty mentor with every outstanding Ethiopian-Israeli student — academic mentorship, not a plain cash scholarship.