MASA Project Scholarship

A joint initiative of The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Government of Israel, the MASA Project scholarships will be providing personal scholarships (depending on your country of origin and your financial situation) of up to 90% of the program price for a semester or year of study at the Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.

Now we're making it even easier for you to spend a semester or even a year in Israel Have you ever dreamed of doing something significant? Are you looking for an adventure, a chance to meet new people and learn more about yourself? If you're a high school graduate, ages 18 to 26, we're offering you a rewarding experience you will talk about for years to come.

A semester or a year in Israel at Mayanot is a unique opportunity for

• Adventure - a wide range of experiences and activities in various fields.
• Personal enrichment - a new world of discovery every day.
• Encounters with young Israelis and other participants from all over the world.
• Independence - personal growth, acquiring tools for a lifetime.
• Freedom to define what it means to be Jewish.
• Leadership development and community involvement
• Touring the land, getting to know Israeli society and culture
• Involvement, volunteering and contributing to Israeli society
• Meaningful and creative encounters with young Israelis
• Study - many programs have academic accreditation
• Learning about Zionism - past, present and future
• Hebrew study
• Opportunities to strengthen your personal and Jewish identity

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Take a semester or a year - in Israel - and take back more than just memories. All Mayanot programs are held to the highest professional standards and follow the guidelines set by the Jewish Agency.

How to apply for the MASA Project Scholarship?

1. Apply to the Mayanot Judaic Studies or Mayanot Yeshiva programs by completing either the Yeshiva application or Judaic Studies application.
   
   
2. Once you have applied to a Mayanot program please download and complete a MASA application:
   English MASA Application (PDF)
   Spanish MASA Application (PDF)
   French MASA Application (PDF)
   
   
3. Mail them to us and we will submit them to MASA.
   
   
4. Scholarships provided by the MASA Project are determined by country of origin and individual need. Upon approval, you will receive letters of notification from the MASA Project and Mayanot.
   
   
5. The scholarship funds will be transferred from the MASA Project directly to Mayanot on your behalf. All you have to do is complete the application process.
   

See you in Israel!