Israel Government offers scholarships to two Estonian applicants.
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Scholarships offered by the Israeli government to foreign students
Academic year 2019-2019
ISRAEL MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC RELATIONS DIVISION
The Government of Israel is pleased to offer scholarships to Estonian students, as agreed in the Cultural Agreements between Israel and Estonia.
One Estonian applicant will be granted a Scholarship for
· One full academic year of research or studies in Israeli Universities and institutes of higher education
In addition, one Estonian applicant will be granted a Scholarship for
Basic Requirements:
· The applicant should hold a BA or BSc degree (or higher) and have a good record of academic achievement.
· The applicant should be a citizen of Estonia. Note: applicants holding Israeli citizenship are not eligible for the MFA scholarship.
· The applicant must be below age 35 (at the beginning of the academic year).
· Proof of English or Hebrew language proficiency.
· The applicant should meet the academic requirements of the Israeli University to which he/she applies. A scholarship will be granted only after the required institute approves the acceptance of the candidate. NOTE: The applicants must also apply for the requested program once the application period starts. Please be in direct contact with the respective University or Institution for application procedure details.
Terms and Conditions:
The full-year scholarship covers:
· 50% of the tuition fee, up to the amount of 6000 USD
· Monthly allowance of 850 USD for the 8 months of the academic year (note: accommodation arrangements must be made by the applicants by themselves)
· Basic health insurance
· Student visa
The summer language course scholarship covers:
· 4 week (approximately) language studies (Hebrew or Arabic)
· 300 USD for living expenses
· Boarding in a room for 2
· Basic health insurance
· Transportation and travel arrangements to and from Israel are the applicant's responsibility.
· Please note that double scholarships from other Israeli foundations are not allowed
· Scholarships will be granted only for study in universities and programs approved by the Israeli Council for Higher Education, excluding medical, dental and veterinary studies.
· Looking for a suitable University or College and program? Check the Study in Israel website of the Israeli Council for Higher Education.
Submission of Application
Applications should include:
1. Cover letter describing how the scholarship and studies in Israel would benefit your studies and career
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Detailed letter describing the field the applicant intends to study in Israel, specifying the University he/she wishes to attend
5. Copies of letters exchanged with the Israeli university or college in question, or in the case of a research or post doctorate – the relevant Israeli supervisor. Not required for Ulpan Scholarship.
6. Official original academic records (or verified copies) of all relevant studies and test scores, diplomas attesting the completion of an academic degree, including a transcript of the student's records
7. At least two (2) letters of recommendation from lecturers/professors who taught the candidate
8. Three (3) photographs
Applicants pre-selected by the Embassy of Israel as primary candidates must also provide
9. Certificate of health (use the form on the last 2 pages of the application form file), signed by a doctor
10. Proof of required language skills required for the studies or research: Hebrew or English (GMAT / IELTS / GRE / TOEFL). Not required for Ulpan scholarship.
· All of the above should be printed in English and submitted in three (3) copies to the Israeli Embassy for Finland and Estonia.
· The deadline for the submission of scholarship applications is
Friday January 11th 2019. The applications must reach the Embassy on this date the latest.
Send the application documentation to
Embassy of Israel
SCHOLARSHIPS
Yrjönkatu 36 A
00100 Helsinki
FINLAND
· The Embassy of Israel makes a pre-selection of primary candidates and sends their applications to the Israeli Ministry for Foreign Affairs
· Final decision regarding the granting of a scholarship will be made by the Israeli Ministry for Foreign Affairs, around late June of each year.
· The MFA will notify the candidate of his/her acceptance to the scholarship program.
If you have questions about the scholarship, please contact
Embassy of Israel
tel. +358-9-68120225