Scholarships & Financial Aid
| Funding Source | Eligibility | Amount | Deadline | Application & Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Need-Based Scholarship | Law Students – LL.M. and M.A. in Human Rights students must apply for scholarships directly through the Law Department by contacting Ms. Shanie Rabinowitz. M.B.A. Students – Business students must apply for scholarships directly through the School of Business by contacting Raz Rabinovich. Other – We use the EFC on your FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid as a tool to determine your eligibility. This is not federal aid. | Varies according to FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid results | Autumn: June 1 Spring: December 1 | Application FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid |
| Merit Scholarship | Hold an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8 Be a candidate for an M.A. program in the Bible & the Ancient Near East, Archaeology & the Ancient Near East, Jewish Studies, Israel Studies, Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies, Nonprofit Management & Leadership, or Smart Cities & Urban Informatics. Maintain academic performance throughout the program *Note: Candidates for non-degree or Ph.D. graduate programs are not eligible. Students with previous graduate-level study at RIS are not eligible. | Up to full tuition | March 15 | Application |
| Fulbright | Holders of an undergraduate degree or one master’s degree U.S. citizenship at the time of application; permanent residents ineligible Admitted to one of the following one-year M.A. programs only: Jewish Studies, Israel Studies, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Individuals already residing in Israel and students who have met the requirements of a doctoral program are ineligible to apply for a grant Additional information | Full tuition | Varies – check Fulbright website for details | The Post-Graduate Student Program is administered for the Department of State by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Details on the program and on submission of applications may be found on the IIE website here, here, and here. At-large applicants (i.e., those not currently enrolled as students) must submit their applications directly to the Institute of International Education (IIE). |
| US Department of Education Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan | Admitted to a master’s degree program | US$ 20,500 maximum | Flexible | Email us for instructions |
| Eligibility determined by the US Department of Education | ||||
| Private Loan | Eligibility of students and parents determined by Sallie Mae | Varies | Varies | Application Email us if approved for the loan |
| US Department of Veterans Affairs | Hold GI Bill benefits | Varies | 1 month prior to the start of the semester | Learn more Email us once you’ve confirmed your eligibility, as a tuition payment form (22-1999) must be submitted. |
| Admitted to a master’s degree program | ||||
| Eligibility determined by the US Department of Education | ||||
Masa Israel | Visit the Masa Israel website | US$ 1,000 grant Need-based also available | Varies | Learn more |
| Alternatives | Varies | Varies | Varies | Learn more |
| The Israel Student Authority (Olim) | Eligible new immigrants | Partial tuition | See website | See website |
| See website |
About Masa- Masa is the global leader in immersive international career development and leadership experiences in Israel for young Jewish adults from around the world.
With a variety of long-term programs in Israel, Masa is able to provide meaningful, enriching experiences to young Jews from many different countries, backgrounds, levels of education, and fields.
Since its founding in 2004, Masa has helped over 150,000 young adults from 60+ countries to strengthen their connection with Israel, empowering a new generation of connected, committed, and inspired young Jewish adults. These young adults are changing the face of the Jewish world and Israel, as professionals, community leaders, and advocates.
If you are not from the United States, please see our scholarships and financial aid for other international students.
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