Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Reich scholarships are awarded each fall and spring to a limited number of American students who choose to study at one of several designated Israeli universities or attend post-college long-term programs.
The scholarship seeks to recognize candidates who have demonstrated academic excellence, pro-Israel activity in their personal lives and show a commitment to future involvement with the Jewish and Zionist community. Preference is given to candidates who decide to spend the full year in Israel.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
Scholarship amounts generally range from $750 to $3,000.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be American.
- Applicants must have been accepted to participate in a MASA Israel Journey program for a minimum of one session (Preference given to students attending for a full year).
- Applicants must be actively engaged with pro-Israel activities in their Jewish community in the United States.
- Recipients of the Helyn B. Reich Scholarship will be expected to remain involved with the American Zionist Movement following their return to the United States. Involvement may include promotion of the American Zionist Movement or one of its member organizations and attendance at AZM events and telephone and e-mail contact with future scholarship applicants.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Locations
Nationality
Study experience required
Age
Application
Application deadline
Deadlines to apply for this scholarship: February 1 Spring Semester; July 15 Fall Semester and year-round programs.