​Israelin valtio myöntää vuosittain valtioiden kahdenvälisiin sopimuksiin perustuvia apurahoja ulkomaisille opiskelijoille.

Vuonna 2018 apuraha myönnetään kahdelle suomalaiselle hakijalle joko koko lukuvuoden mittaiseen opiskeluun tai tutkimustyöhön Israelin korkeakouluissa tai heprean tai arabian kielen ulpan-kurssiin Haifan yliopistossa.
Israelin ja Viron välisen sopimuksen mukaisesti apuraha myönnetään yhdelle virolaiselle hakijalle koko lukuvuoden mittaiseen opiskeluun tai tutkimustyöhön Israelissa.

Hakijoilla tulee olla vähintään alempi korkeakoulututkinto, ja heidän tulee olla alle 35 vuoden ikäisiä.

Apurahojen haku on avattu uudestaan, ja se on avoinna 28.2.2018 asti. Erityisesti hakijoilla joilla on jo yhteys israelilaiseen korkeakouluun, on nyt hyvä mahdollisuus saada apuraha opintoihinsa.

Lue hakuohjeet:

• One full academic year or research studies
• Hebrew or Arabic language Summer Ulpan course in Haifa University

• 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 Finland. 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.

• 50% of the tuition fee, up to 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

• 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.
• Scholarships will be granted only for study in universities and programs approved by the Israeli Council for Higher Education (please see the link for a list), excluding medical, dental and veterinary studies.

1. Cover letter describing how the scholarship and studies in Israel would benefit your studies and career
2. Completed application form - Download application forms
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 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

1. Certificate of health (use the form on the last 2 pages of the application form file), signed by a doctor
2. 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.
• The deadline for the submission of scholarship applications is

• 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.