MFA Scholarships for international students academic year 2026-2027

International nationals who have acquired an academic degree, either BA or BSc and higher, can apply for a scholarship from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

You can apply for:

• A full academic year (8 months from October to June) for the following programs: MA/PhD/Post Doctorate/Overseas and International program/Special program.
• A 3 week Hebrew language program scholarship over the summer.

The full (8 month) academic year scholarship includes:

• 50% of your tuition fees up to a maximum of $6,000.
• A monthly allowance for one academic year (8 months).
• Basic health insurance.

* As an exception, we will also award Ulpan scholarships for the upcoming summer – summer 2026

The Summer Language Course Includes:

•   Full tuition fees                                                           
•   Dormitories                                                               
•  3 weeks’ allowance                                                   
•   Basic health insurance*

Notes

According to the bilateral agreements between Israel and  Poland, health insurance is not included.         *
•    Accommodation, transportation and travel arrangements to and from Israel are the applicant's responsibility.                              
•    Scholarships will be granted only for studies in universities and programs approved by the Israeli Council for Higher Education. 
•    Scholarships for Ulpan language studies will be granted in the Ulpan chosen by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.                           
•  In order to start the application process, please contact the Cultural section in your local Israeli embassy to verify the exact date for submitting applications and to receive more detailed information concerning the process of choosing candidates for scholarship from your country.      
 

Who can apply

• You must hold a BA or BSc degree (or higher) and a good record of academic achievement.

• You must be under 35 years old at the beginning of the academic year.

• You must be a citizen of one of the following countries:
  Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada (Quebec Province), China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic,  Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France. Georgia, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Latvia, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Serbia, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland,  The Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey and Ukraine.

• You cannot apply if you are an Israeli citizen.

• You can only receive a scholarship after being accepted to an academic institute that is recognized by the Israeli Higher Education Council.

• You must meet the level of English language proficiency required by the academic institute where you intend to study or conduct research.

• If you intend to study or conduct research in Hebrew, you must meet the level of Hebrew language proficiency required by the academic institute where you intend to study or conduct research.

Note

You must receive a type (A2) student visa which does not permit to work in order to be eligible for the scholarship. You can apply for the visa at your local Israeli Embassy or at the Ministry of Interior in Israel.

What you need

• The completed Israel government scholarships application pack (including the application form and the health form signed  and stamped by a licensed medical practitioner). You must submit the application form in triplicate (the originals and 2 photocopies).
• A detailed letter describing your field of study in Israel, specifying the academic institute you are applying for. 
• If you are applying for the 8 month study scholarship for research or post doctorate you should submit a letter of acceptance from an Israeli Supervisor , you must submit copies of correspondence exchanged with Israeli academic institutes. If you are applying for a scholarship for research or a post doctorate you can submit copies of letters correspondence with the relevant Israeli supervisor.
• Official original academic records, or translated, notarized copies of all relevant studies and test scores, academic diplomas and degree certificates, and transcripts of your grade records.
• At least 2 letters of recommendation from lecturers or professors whose courses you participated in.
• Any relevant documents regarding English language proficiency, such as TOEFL, GRE, IELTS and GMAT test results.
• If you intend to study or conduct research in Hebrew, any relevant documents regarding Hebrew language proficiency, such as Ulpan test results.
• Your curriculum vitae (resume). 
• 3 portrait photographs.
• You must submit original documents or notarized copies. Documents that are not in English or Hebrew must be submitted with a notarized translation. 
  
  
  Deadlines
• All of the above should be printed in English and submitted in three (3) copies to the Israeli embassy in the applicant's country
•  (in the Netherlands, please follow instructions on website).
• The final date for the submission of application forms is no later than 25 May 2026. 
• Final decision regarding the granting of a scholarship will be made around July of each year. 
• The MFA will notify the candidate of his/her acceptance to the scholarship program.