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Hesegim Scholarships — Academic Excellence in Jerusalem
Stipend scholarships for Ethiopian-Israeli undergraduate students at multiple universities, with personal mentoring and excellence workshops. Distinct from ISEF (graduate+) — Hesegim focuses on undergraduates.
About Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel's capital, hosts a large Israeli-Ethiopian community concentrated historically in the Gondar neighbourhood in the north and with significant presence in Kiryat HaYovel and other areas. The city is home to the Centre for Ethiopian Jewish Heritage and several traditional synagogues led by kessim, alongside a broad housing market.
What's included
- Monthly stipend: ₪1,500-3,000 (varies by year and circumstances)
- Personal mentor: a coordinator assigned to each student
- Excellence workshops: academic writing, English, leadership, entrepreneurship
- Career placement: partnerships with Olim Beyahad post-graduation
- Alumni network: 500+ graduates in industry and academia
Entry requirements
- Active undergraduate student (before year 4)
- Adequate GPA (typically 80+, higher in competitive fields)
- Socioeconomic status that justifies aid
- Community-service commitment during studies (5-10 hours weekly)
How to apply
- Online: hesegim.org.il → "Candidacy"
- Form + documents: transcript, student confirmation, socioeconomic data
- Interview: with admissions committee (~30 min)
- Results: within 4-6 weeks
Important: Applications open once a year — check dates. Usually May-June for the next academic year.
Ethiopian community in Jerusalem
- Community population
- ~30,000
- Share of city
- ~4%
- Main neighbourhoods
- גונדר, קרית היובל, פסגת זאב
- Community services
- מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP
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FAQ — Jerusalem
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Jerusalem?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Jerusalem numbers approximately ~30,000 residents — around ~4% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: גונדר, קרית היובל, פסגת זאב.
- How do I claim Hesegim Scholarships — Academic Excellence in Jerusalem?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Jerusalem. For support: מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP.
- What community support is available in Jerusalem for this right?
- In Jerusalem, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP.
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