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Unconditional Scholarships — 7 Lesser-Known Sources in Kfar Saba
Lesser-known scholarships: JDC, Menachem Begin, Bracha, Joint, Shalem Fund and more. Some are specific to Ethiopian-Israelis.
About Kfar Saba
Kfar Saba hosts an Israeli-Ethiopian community with a concentration of academics and professionals integrated into the regional job market. The city offers quiet neighbourhoods, high quality of life and easy access to transportation and employment centres in the Sharon region.
7 Lesser-Known Scholarship Sources
- JDC-Ashalim: up to 20,000 ILS/year. No minimum grade required — requires community involvement. jdc.org.il/ashalim
- Shalem Fund: 12,000 ILS/year for young leaders aged 18-25. Ethiopian-Israelis preferred. shalemfund.org.il
- Reshit (TAU): 10,000 ILS/year for high-achieving periphery students. No field restriction. tau.ac.il/scholarships
- Menachem Begin Fund: 8,000 ILS/year, all fields. beginheritage.co.il
- JNF/KKL: 6,000-12,000 ILS/year for agriculture, environment, engineering. kkl-jnf.org.il
- Penina-Bracha Fund: 5,000 ILS specifically for Ethiopian-Israeli women, first degree. brachafund.org.il
- Internal university scholarships: Every university has unpublicised internal grants — contact the social worker at your institution directly.
Scholarship database: milgapo.co.il | che.org.il
About Kfar Saba
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