Hesegim / ISEF — Excellence
Funding programs for excellent Ethiopian-Israeli students pursuing a B.A. or M.A. Tuition coverage + monthly stipend.
What is it?
"Hesegim" / "ISEF" / "ISEF Foundation" are programs offering several funding options for outstanding Ethiopian-Israeli students.
Main programs
Hesegim (government)
- Funded by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration
- ~600 students/year
- 75% tuition coverage + 2,500 ILS monthly stipend
- Requirements: 80+ average in HS/academia
ISEF
- Private philanthropic foundation, U.S.-headquartered
- ~400 students/year
- Full tuition coverage + 3,000-3,500 ILS stipend
- Requirements: 85+ average + leadership potential
- Tracks: B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Typical requirements
- Israeli citizenship + Ethiopian origin (one parent born in Ethiopia)
- Psychometric exam 580-650+ (depending on program)
- Military or national service
- Personal interview (for ISEF)
Community relevance
- Critical for closing the academic gap
- "Default" for Ethiopian-Israeli students — if not Hesegim, then ISEF, otherwise private companies
See also
- Right: scholarship aggregator for students — combines all options
- ENP — primary funding partner
