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WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUCE OUR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2011/12 ACADEMIC YEAR!

There are a limited number of scholarships available for the 2011/12 academic year. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. The applications for the scholarships will be considered only for the applicants who have received an acceptance letter and paid the registration fee. Eligibility for assistance is granted on one-to-one basis. For further details please contuct us at poc@bgu.ac.il

A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF OUR STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR BURSERIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FORMS OF FINANCIAL AID.

For more information, please visit our Financial Aid Links section. It is advisable to contact your local community center, congregation of religious affiliation and organizations, as well.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship: The Government of Israel offers scholarships to foreign students, as stipulated in the Cultural Agreements between Israel and the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada (Quebec Province), China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey.

You may want to check the Foreign Affairs website below even if you are not a citizen of one of the above countries, as there may be changes in the ministry's guidelines regarding eligible recipients of scholarships. http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/ [collapse collapsed title=this is a collapsible title]

"Masa" - The Jewish Agency for Israel has announced a new scholarship opportunity entitled "MASA" which, in Hebrew, means "Journey". The MASA scholarship will provide financial assistance for students (ages 18-30) participating in long-term Israeli programs (minimum one semester). The amount disbursed will be based on three factors: age, country of origin, and financial need. Scholarships of up to $10,000 will be awarded for a full-year program, but will not exceed 95% of program fees.

Once you have been accepted to the program at BGU, you may apply for the MASA scholarship. The scholarship application can be accessed from the MASA website at www.israelexperience.com or www.masaisrael.org . Upon completion of the application, please return to the Office of Student Services of Ben-Gurion University in New York: Office of Student Services, Center for International Student Programs, 1430 Broadway, 8th Floor New York, NY 10018 or email to: osp@bgu.ac.il.
Once your scholarship application has been received, we will forward it to the Jewish Agency for review. Scholarship applications must be submitted at least 60 days before the ulpan for the semester begins. Late scholarship applications will not be accepted. For more specific information on the MASA scholarship, please refer to their website. Important note: students who will receive MASA scholarship are obligated to participate in summer ULPAN and Student Activities under the auspices of OSP. For participation those activities you will have to pay separately as specified under fees. Please inform us in advance when applying for MASA scholarship.[collapse collapsed title=this is a collapsible title]

Federal Loans: Stafford Loans for American Students: American students may receive up to $18,500 annually, or the cost of tuition and living expenses, the lesser of the two.

In order to apply for this loan, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form on the web: www.fafsa.ed.gov. In order to access your FAFSA on the web, you will need to request a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov. For more information, you may contact Lynne Conroy at the Financial Aid office, Medical School for International Health, lynne@bgu.ac.il 972-8-6479863. Please notify the Program office of your request, as well. [collapse collapsed title=this is a collapsible title]

Canadian Higher Education Loan Program : Canadian students can apply for the help of the International Finance Corporation (IEFC). A student may borrow between $500 and $18,500 annually.

Application forms can be found at the Financial Aid office, Medical School for International Health, lynne@bgu.ac.il. Please notify the Program office of your request, as well. [collapse collapsed title=this is a collapsible title]

The Open Apartments Program exemplifies the University’s special involvement within the community. In this Program, in exchange for rent-free housing in apartments, students contribute their talents and academic skills to advance the well-being of the residents of their local neighborhood.

The ‘Open Apartments’ Program Offers the students who participate in it, an opportunity To experience a unique educational and social adventure and a legacy of values on which to base a healthier and more just society. For more information please e-mail Ilan Kalgrad, Open Apartments Program coordinator: kalgrad@bgu.ac.il. *This scholarship is NOT offered by POC or Ben-Gurion University. POC does not assume responsibility for the management and processing of this scholarship. Please take into account that you will have to arrive early to Beer Sheva, attend workshops and pass entry screening before being accepted to the Open Apartments Program.[collapse collapsed title=this is a collapsible title]

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