ISRAEL EXPERIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Apply for a Scholarship
The Foundation’s Israel Experience scholarships provide financial assistance for immersive programs in Israel to help teens explore their Jewish identity.
To fund educational dreams for promising students, please email: grants @ jcfhartford dot org
Josh Azia received JCF’s Israel Experience Scholarship, which is supported by generous donors who established endowed funds at JCF.
An Israel Experience Scholarship supported my second visit to the country, sparking a profound connection to my heritage and hope for the future of Judaism.
— Josh Azia
The Foundation Scholarships are worth up to $6,000 per student for programs in Israel lasting from 4 weeks to one semester. To learn more about the Israel Experience Program, read the Frequently Asked Questions.
Application
To apply, please fill out the Israel Experience scholarship application.
Applications for the upcoming year must be submitted no later than January 31.
Eligibility
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Jewish high school students currently in grades 9, 10 and 11
- Residents of Greater Hartford
Students who have not previously traveled to Israel and demonstrate a financial need receive first priority for scholarships. Rising seniors will have priority over all applicants in this group. If additional scholarships remain available, students who have previously traveled to Israel and/or do not demonstrate financial need will be considered.
