We encourage each participant to seek additional funding from their local Jewish Federations, synagogues or other local donors to help offset expenses. In many cases, participants could feasibly come on any of our programs without any out-of-pocket expenses except for their deposit.

For your convenience, we've put together a comprehensive list of scholarship options below. If there is one you find not listed below, please send us a message using our Contact form.

United Jewish Communities of North America
http://www.ujc.org/section.aspx?id=5
The UJC represents 157 local Jewish Federations and 400 independent communities across North America. Use their convenient search engine to find the Jewish Federation that serves your community. Jewish Federations typically have donations and endowment funds specifically allocated to Jewish residents who want to take trips to Israel. Search your Foundation website for links or emails to scholarships.

Hagshama
http://www.wzo.org.il/en/resources/view.asp?id=1128
This is an organization created to promote Zionism in North America. They have a listing of scholarships on their website.

Hillel The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
http://www.hillel.org/HillelApps/JLOC/Search.aspx
Hillel is the Campus Organization for Jewish Life. Whether you are an alum or a current student, you can ask the Hillel on your college campus for scholarships. Contact the Director, Israel Fellow, or JCSC fellow for more information.

Scholarships to Israel
http://76239.org/jeff_db/scapp2.htm
Jeff Seidel's scholarship program in Israel

The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies
http://www.jewishphilanthropies.org/israel_scholarships.html
This organization's mission is to ensure the continuation of Jewish life. They have many endowment funds that you can apply for.

Synagogues
If you belong to a synagogue, definitely give them a ring! Often, synagogues have set aside funds specifically designated for sending local teens to Israel. Call your synagogue's office to learn if they offer this type of scholarship.

Greek Life Organizations
Are you a member of a historically Jewish Fraternity or Sorority? There may be some scholarships available for you. Contact the head of your chapter or organization and inquire within about funding.

University Study Abroad Offices
Contact your University's office and ask them about funding or any scholarships they know of off hand - sometimes your school has funds set aside.

University Academic Departments
Does your school have a Judaic Studies or Hebrew department? If so, contact them and ask if they have funding available to support your trip. You can even try History or Political Science Departments as well.

There are many other random scholarships available to young Jews - so get creative and search around. You never know unless you try!