ISRAEL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

No Application Fees. Students must submit the application form (enclosed with this notice) and supporting documents in triplicate to the Embassy of Israel. Supporting documents include:

1. Detailed letter describing the field the applicant intends to study in Israel, specifying the University he/she wishes to attend
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Copies of letters exchanged with Israeli universities, or in the case of a research or post doctorate – the relevant Israeli supervisor. Not required for Ulpan Scholarship.
4. Official original academic records (or notarized copies) of all relevant studies and test scores, diplomas attesting the completion of an academic degree, including a transcript of the student's records
5. At least two (2) letters of recommendation from lecturers/professors who taught the candidate
6. Three (3) photographs
7. Certificate of Health Indian applicants must submit their applications directly (by hand/by post) to the Embassy of Israel at the following address: The Embassy of Israel Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Road New Delhi - 110011 Applicants are requested to read the instructions enclosed with this notice carefully before deciding to submit their application for this scholarship. Kindly label your application envelope as ‘Israeli Scholarship with year’ and clearly mention your name, full contact address and mobile number on the envelope. For more details applicants may visit: see here. For any queries, students may email: scholarship@mfa.gov.il

1. Only shortlisted candidates are called for an interview and the Selection Committee comprising subject experts interviews the candidates. Based on merit, the nominations are made.
2. Nomination of a candidate by the Government of India does not, in any way, guarantee final selection or placement. The final selection rests with the donor country. Other Info Instructions for completing the application forms for a scholarship to study in Israel Please read carefully and follow the instructions:
3. Application forms should be filled in 3 copies. To each copy you should attach a copy of all Documents required for this application. Please send these three complete copies to the Israeli Embassy or the relevant local organization coordinating the applications.
4. Academic year: Applications are for the upcoming academic year.
5. Country of origin: You should apply in the country of your citizenship even if you are currently residing outside that country. You cannot apply directly to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in most countries, you must apply through the local authority and not directly through the Israeli embassy. Students who hold citizenship in more than one of the countries listed on our website as eligible for application may apply only in one of these countries.
6. Photograph: Please staple one photo to each copy of your application.
7. Scholarship Preferred: You can choose either a short-term scholarship or a long-term scholarship.
8. Personal details: Please fill out your personal details as clearly as possible, preferably in block letters. This information is required for contacting you during the process of application, so please specify any other mailing address, additional telephone numbers and additional e-mail addresses (please print clearly!).
9. Universities: You may apply to any of the Israeli institutions of higher education academically recognized by the Israeli Council for Higher Education. Important: The tuition fee covered by the MFA scholarship for some of these institutions may be only partial! Please verify the details in advance! Each university has a different registration procedure. Please check the website of the relevant institution.
10. Current and previous University Education: Please specify any previous academic experience you have, including your current studies. It is important to know when you started the degree, how long it will take to complete, and what degree will you receive upon graduation. It is extremely important for us to know if the regular academic course in your country leads directly to M.A. and there is no separate degree for BA. Such students will need to complete at least three years of studies in their degree program.
11. Language Skills: Please try to be as accurate as possible in describing your language skills. If you conduct your research/studies in English (and you are from a non-English speaking country) you will need to present proof of English language studies at a sufficient level from an academic institute, or present the result of one of the common English language tests such as: TOEFL, GRE, IELTS and GMAT. If you intend to pursue your research/studies in Hebrew, you will need to present proof of a sufficient level of Hebrew, such as Ulpan results or the psychometric exam.
12. Present occupation: It is important for us to know if the scholarship is related to your present occupation and whether it could help you upgrade or improve the quality of your current occupation. You should also specify if you will need permission to leave your current employment for a year of study in Israel.
13. Medical Health Certificate: It is extremely important to have this form completed accurately by your family doctor. Failing to do so or providing false information might result in difficulties with the health insurance company that insures our students. The form must include a hand signature and a stamp with the doctor’s name and license number. Applications that lack this form or the signature and stamp cannot be accepted.