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Hesegim Scholarships — Academic Excellence in Lod
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 Lod
Lod has a long-established Israeli-Ethiopian community in neighbourhoods where the community proportion is significant. In recent years the city has drawn attention due to urban-renewal plans and demographic shifts that directly affect the local real-estate market and housing options for the community.
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 Lod
- Community population
- ~8,000
- Share of city
- ~11%
- Main neighbourhoods
- רמת אשכול, מרכז, גנים
- Community services
- ENP, NATAL, ביה"ס אתיופי
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FAQ — Lod
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Lod?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Lod numbers approximately ~8,000 residents — around ~11% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: רמת אשכול, מרכז, גנים.
- How do I claim Hesegim Scholarships — Academic Excellence in Lod?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Lod. For support: ENP, NATAL, ביה"ס אתיופי.
- What community support is available in Lod for this right?
- In Lod, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, NATAL, ביה"ס אתיופי.
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