Oranim's Long Term Israel Programs are recognized by Masa Israel journey, a project
of the government of Israel and the Jewish Agency for Israel.The Masa Israel Program
provides financial support and other resources to participants on long-term programs
in Israel. Masa is Hebrew for "Journey," and Masa's vision is that every year, more
and more young Jews from around the world will start their journey with a semester
or year On a Masa Israel Journey, exploring the land, experiencing its culture,
growing and learning together as they enter the global community. To make this vision
a reality, Masa is working to create the conditions that will enable thousands of
young adults from the around the world to participate in long term programs in Israel
each year.
Long-term programs provide opportunities for connecting to Israel and its people
while strengthening commitment to Jewish continuity and around the world. Masa Israel
programs emphasize study, meaningful encounters with Israelis, volunteering and
contributing to Israeli society, together with adventures, challenges and familiarity
with young people from other countries as well as Israelis.
In order for you to receive a grant or scholarship from Masa Israel Journey, you
must fill out their application in addition to an Oranim program application (you
will be linked directly to the Masa application from our application site). In order
to be eligible for Masa grants or scholarships you must meet the following qualifications:
- You must be Jewish
- You may not have Israeli citizenship (or if you do, you must have left Israel before your 14th birthday and have
lived outside Israel for at least the last 4 years)
- You must not have participated in an organized long-term program in Israel since September 2004
- You must have graduated high school by the program start date
- You must be under the age of 31 at the start of the program
Please note: If you do not meet the Masa Israel program requirements, you may still be eligible for an Oranim program,
but you will not receive any financial aid (grant or scholarship) from Masa.
If you meet the above requirements and you are...
| Age |
From the USA or Canada |
From Argentina |
From Russia Federation |
From Anywhere Else |
| 21-30 |
$3,000 + $1,500 needs based
If participate on second program $1,500 + needs based gets carried over. |
$4,750
If participate on second program entire grant gets carried over. |
$5,000
If participate on second program entire grant gets carried over. |
Up to $3,000 + up to $2,000 needs based
If participate on second program universal + needs-based gets carried over. |
| 18-20 |
$1,000 + $1500 needs based
If participate on second program only needs-based gets carried over. |
$4,750
If participate on second program entire grant gets carried over. |
$5,000
If participate on second program entire grant gets carried over. |
$1,000 + up to $4,000 needs based
If participate on second program universal + needs-based gets carried over. |
If you are from the US or Canada: additional needs-based scholarships ($1500 for a 5 month program, $3000 for a 10
month program) will be awarded to participants from households with a proven per-capita income totaling less than
$22,500 in the local currency. If you receive scholarship, it will be added to your grant money.
If you are from Argentina, you are expected to receive $4,750 in scholarships for a 5 month program, and $9,500 for
a 10 month program.
If you are from outside the US or Canada: additional needs-based scholarships (up to $5000 for a 5 month program, up
to $10,000 for a 10 month program) will be awarded to participants from households with a proven per-capita income
totaling less than $22,500 in the local currency. If you receive a scholarship you will not receive grant money.
One is only permitted to request needs – based financial assistance from Masa when the cost of the program exceeds that of the Masa grant.