Arava Institute Funding Resources
The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies hopes to provide all qualified and motivated students with the opportunity to learn and grow at the Arava Institute. These scholarship opportunities may assist with the cost of tuition.
The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies offers a range of partial and full scholarships to students from different backgrounds. Please contact admissions@arava.org for more information about Arava Institute scholarships.
Browse scholarship opportunities by country or region below:
Funding for Students from North America
Some scholarships, including the Schor Scholarship for North American students, have cutoff dates to be considered for these merit-based awards. Please complete your application no later than April 15 (for the fall semester) and November 15 (for the spring semester) if you would like to be considered for additional scholarships.
Location-based Israel Scholarships: Some philanthropies, organizations, and Jewish Federations have scholarship funding for students studying in or originally from their city. For more information, click here.
American Jewish League, Israel University Scholarship
Provides eligible students scholarships to attend Israeli universities.
Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund
Offers small grants (generally around $500-$1,500) to individuals volunteering full-time for a progressive social justice program or project.
Arab America
Arab America provides the latest information on scholarships, internships and fellowships for Arab American students and young professionals.
Benjamin Gilman Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship Program provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two- or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
Davis Putter Scholarships
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to university students who are part of the progressive movement on campus or the community, actively working for peace and justice.
Diversity Abroad Scholarships
Diversity Abroad offers a directory of scholarships for students of all backgrounds and experience levels to participate in international opportunities.
The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies
The Israel Scholarship Committee of the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies administers a limited amount of financial assistance for high school and college students to travel and study in Israel.
Fulbright Scholarships
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.
Go Overseas Scholarships
Go Overseas offers scholarships throughout the year for various programs, as well as detailed funding guides.
The HRC advocates on behalf of LGBTQ+ Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair- minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBTQ+ issues. They a provide scholarship database for students of a variety of backgrounds.
Masa is the global leader in immersive international career development and leadership experiences in Israel for young Jewish adults from around the world.
With a variety of long-term programs in Israel, Masa is able to provide meaningful, enriching experiences to young Jews from many different countries, backgrounds, levels of education, and fields.
Since its founding in 2004, Masa has helped over 150,000 young adults from 60+ countries to strengthen their connection with Israel, empowering a new generation of connected, committed, and inspired young Jewish adults. These young adults are changing the face of the Jewish world and Israel, as professionals, community leaders, and advocates.
Masa Israel personal fundraising page
Create your own “Masa Israel Journey donation page” and take a step towards making your Israel experience possible
The Point Foundation (Point) is the largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ+ students of merit in the United States.
The Rainbow Scholarship awards deserving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) students who aim to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs. To be considered for the Rainbow Scholarship, applicants must self-identify on the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) scholarship application.
Funding for Israeli Students
The Wisam Khamees Scholarship for Arabs and Jews
The Wisam Khamees Scholarship Fund for Arabs and Jews is dedicated to supporting Israelis in their pursuit of higher education, and is committed to promoting academic advancement as well as equality and coexistence in Israel.
If you require financial support to join our program, please check the updated list of scholarships on Limudim BeIsrael.
Funding for Arab Students
The Wisam Khamees Scholarship for Arabs and Jews
The Wisam Khamees Scholarship Fund for Arabs and Jews is dedicated to supporting Israelis in their pursuit of higher education, and is committed to promoting academic advancement as well as equality and coexistence in Israel.
Funding for Students from Europe, Africa, South America, and Around the World
Masa is the global leader in immersive international career development and leadership experiences in Israel for young Jewish adults from around the world.
With a variety of long-term programs in Israel, Masa is able to provide meaningful, enriching experiences to young Jews from many different countries, backgrounds, levels of education, and fields.
Since its founding in 2004, Masa has helped over 150,000 young adults from 60+ countries to strengthen their connection with Israel, empowering a new generation of connected, committed, and inspired young Jewish adults. These young adults are changing the face of the Jewish world and Israel, as professionals, community leaders, and advocates.
MASA personal fundraising page
Create your own “Masa Israel Journey donation page” and take a step towards making your Israel experience possible
More information about scholarships for European students can be found here and here.
**Program fees for Arab Israelis, Palestinians, and Jordanians: The Arava Institute offers a full scholarship for students who are Arab Israeli, Palestinian, or Jordanian. Please email Laura Shulton, Admission Coordinator, for more information at admissions@arava.org.
