Various scholarships and loans opportunities are available to students at the Raphael Recanati International School. Financial aid is awarded based on the candidate’s background and/or status in Israel. For more information please contact: rris.financialaid@idc.ac.il
Offers loans and scholarships to Canadian students. Financial aid is also available through your province.
This loan opportunity is intended for GTA Jewish students enrolled at universities and colleges. The money can be used for tuition, living and school expenses. 0% interest loans are available to full and part-time students who are citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
The Foundation grants with scholarships to Danish students for studies at universities and other institutions of higher education in Israel. The application is due December 31st.
Financial aid for students is intended to provide an income to financially needy students whose parents are not under obligation to finance their studies and who are not eligible for aid under some other provisions. Financial aid is provided in the form of the following benefits: Study Grant, Housing Supplement and government guarantee for student loans.
The fund promotes the stay in Israel of French students wishing to complete their studies. This scholarship will be awarded in consideration of the quality of the studies pursued and the financial status of applicants.
Dutch immigrants and their descendants fund works closely with the Association of Jews from Holland, distributed annually for scholarships to students.
The South African Zionist Federation (Israel), known as Telfed, support SA students who made Aliya and award them with educational scholarship from funds that have been donated by the public to assist students residing and studying in Israel.
CSN are working to determine and pay the Swedish student financial aid, grants and loans for those studying in Sweden and abroad. Study assistance consists of grants and loans. You also have the opportunity to borrow money for extra costs such as tuition fees, travel and insurance.
American students are eligible for Direct Stafford Loans (Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Plus loans) as part of the Direct Loans program of the US Department of Education.
Please contact the RRIS Financial Aid office via e-mail once you apply for FAFSA and if you have any difficulty in accessing the information online: rris.financialaid@idc.ac.il. Read more for Consumer Information (Process, School Code, Policies, Regulations).
The American Jewish League (AJLI) for Israel has a unique University Scholarship program that awards qualified American students with partial scholarship grants toward a year of study at one of Israel's prestigious Universities.
Registration for the scholarship will be until April 1 2022
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) offers a number of educational assistance programs for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents. Reichman University is a verified school through the VA and we are listed under the Raphael Recanati International School in the VA database. Please see the GI Bill website for more information about attending foreign schools. Please contact our Financial Aid Office regarding how to receive GI Bill Benefits at Reichman University: rris.financialaid@idc.ac.il.
Member organizations of the International Association of Jewish Free Loans provide interest-free loans to help with a variety of financial needs. Eligibility and loan programs vary, contact your local agency for more information.
Provides interest-free, cost-free loans to Jewish permanent residents of Northern California. Loans are available to help participants pay for tuition, program costs, travel expenses, and more. Northern California residents, as well as students from Northern California who are attending universities outside of the region, are eligible to apply.
Boren Scholarships promote long term linguistic and cultural immersion, and therefore study abroad proposals for two or more semesters are strongly encouraged. Preference will be given to undergraduate applicants proposing a at least 6 months overseas. Boren-funded programs can begin no earlier than June 1. Summer-only programs must be eight (8) weeks or more and are limited to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students. Boren Scholarships are awarded with preference for countries, languages, and fields of study critical to U.S. national security. Preference is also given to students who will study abroad for longer periods of time, and who are highly motivated by the opportunity to work in the federal government. As we cannot list all countries, languages, and fields that are critical to U.S. national security, we are interested in applications that fall outside the preferences, if the candidate can make a compelling case that such study can contribute significantly to U.S. national security and the goals of the program.
Deadline: Feb. 8 Amounts: $8,000 for a summer program (special initiative for STEM students only; 8 weeks minimum), $10,000 for a semester, $20,000 for a 6 - 12 months
The Ambassadorial Scholarships look to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduates and graduate students and professionals pursuing vocational studies.
is awarded once a year to a Jewish American woman pursuing an undergraduate education in Israel, has a GPA of 3.5 or higher and an interest in public advocacy, public policy or government affairs.
The Government of Israel invites students of Hispanic American backgrounds to apply to a new scholarship aimed at bringing students to Israel to study at top universities. The scholarships are designed to expand studying abroad opportunities for full time Undergraduate and Graduate students. This scholarship aligns with Israel’s mission to establish a cross-cultural bridge between Israelis and Americans of various backgrounds.
ELIGIBILITY
•Meet your University’s Undergraduate or Graduate study abroad eligibility requirements. Students studying Political Science, International Relations, Law, Public Policy, Business, Government Relations, Communications or Journalism will be given preference.
•You are applying to an Academic Year, Semester, or Summer study abroad program in Israel.
•You identify as a student of Hispanic origin.
•You are a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent
•Participants will be chosen by representatives of your University and Israeli Representatives.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. 500-750 word essay answering the following questions: a. What factors attracted you to apply to study abroad in Israel? (Course offerings, location, interests, etc...) b. What academic and personal goals do you hope to achieve during your time abroad?
2. Completed University’s necessary online application forms for study abroad at your program of choice *Optional: Attach your Financial Aid Award letter Deadline: October 1
Please note that as a FAFSA approved university, you are eligible to apply to US COLLEGE FUNDS such as the 529 College Funds Plans, Florida prepaid funds and other similar college funds.
Please use our school code (G40703) and school name (Raphael Recanati International School) to apply and be directly in touch with the North American office based in New York by e-mail at rris.us@idc.ac.il or by phone at 212-213-5962 for any further questions in that regard.
Masa’s Product Development Department manages all existing programs and develops new programs to meet the constantly changing needs and interests of young Jewish communities around the world. Masa Academic: Masa Academic Fellows is a study abroad program that combines the academic excellence of Israel’s top universities with hands-on internship experience in the Israeli workplace. Fellows can choose between a co-op model and an academic semester with a summer internship. While in Israel, they have the opportunity to participate in leadership development training designed to help them stimulate and lead necessary conversations related to Judaism and Israel upon returning to their home communities. Please note, Masa is an independent initiative and therefore its criteria for evaluating scholarship requests may differ from those used to evaluate requests for the Raphael Recanati International School scholarships.
HIAS supports new immigrants from all countries. The scholarship awarded upon excellency, financial background and community service. Second year students can apply online.
The Government of Israel helps with tuition for an undergraduate degree for new Olim under the age of 27 and the cost of a graduate degree for new Olim under the age of 30 (provided the Oleh does not already have this degree from abroad and that the program that you choose is recognized by Minhal HaStudentim).
Check if your own federation has financial aid opportunities for students who want to study in Israel.
IMPACT's scholarship program is open to former Israeli combat soldiers (rank that is lower than captain סר"ן), who are Israel’s future leaders. The scholarship is a needs based scholarship for soldiers that have completed full army service, beginning his/her first or second year of studies. Recipients are required to complete 130 hours of community service each year of their scholarship.
Application for the scholarship opens on March 1st and closes on May 31th.
HESEG Foundation provides full academic scholarships and living expenses to qualified applicants. Preference will be given to candidates who are recognized by HESEG as lone soldiers, who have come to Israel to volunteer in the IDF. This is a loan soldier's scholarship for first year students, applicants will need to show certificates of Excellency.
Application for the scholarship opens on March 1st and closes on June 30th.
As a result of a growing number of foundations looking to provide scholarships and grants to the general population of ex-servicemen, the Gruss Fund has chosen to focus its scholarship program on particular target groups such as lone soldiers, residents of the periphery, haredi ex-sevicemen, minorities and new immigrants. The Fund gives out some 3,500 grants each year. Seventy percent of these are for first time recipients, and the rest go to beneficiaries who have requested additional assistance. The majority of the beneficiaries take part in volunteer programs in the fields of education and society, which serve as an additional framework that accompanies the beneficiary during the period of his/her studies. The volunteer activities of the beneficiaries within their communities in the periphery contribute to the development of an involved local leadership.
The Raphael Recanati International school offers needs based scholarships to students in need. The application will be available online only from March 15th, 2022. First year/new students can apply until October 28th 2022. Students starting their second and third year can apply until August 1st, 2022. You will be asked to provide information in regards to your needs and to attach relevant documents (paystubs, apartment lease, etc.)
Students who study at the RRIS but were born and raised in Israel should apply for the scholarships of the Israeli scholarship department.
Please note: If, as a student at Reichman University, you have been found guilty of a disciplinary offense by the Disciplinary Committee, you are not eligible to apply for an Reichman University scholarship of any kind.
