The merit scholarship awards limited funding to students planning to go to Israel for the first time, either on a summer or year long program. It is available to students regardless of financial need, who want to participate in an approved Israel Experience Program. To qualify students must fill out a detailed application, write a brief essay and submit one letter of recommendation from their principal, teacher or rabbi. Click here for more info.

Deadline for applications is February 27, 2009.

Click here to print your application. Please send all relevant forms (application form, essay and recommendation letter) to Galeet Lipke, IPC, UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, NJ, 07652.

Students wishing to go on a summer or year long Israel experience program may also apply for a needs-based scholarship. The amount awarded is based on the needs of the family. Those interested must fill out an application which will be reviewed by the scholarship committee. Click here for more details.

Deadline for applications is February 27, 2009.

Click here to print your application.
Please send all relevant forms (application form, essay and recommendation letter (and financial information for needs-based) to Galeet Lipke, IPC, UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, NJ, 07652.