The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford encourages Jewish high school students to explore and develop their Jewish identity through an immersive Israel travel experience. To assist students and their families, the Foundation is offering a limited number of scholarships worth up to $6,000 per student for programs in Israel lasting from 4 weeks to one semester. To learn more about the Israel Experience Program, read the Frequently Asked Questions.
Eligibility
- Eligibility Jewish high school students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 (2019/2020 school year) and who are residents of the Greater Hartford area are eligible to apply.
- Students who have not previously traveled to Israel and demonstrate a financial need receive first priority for scholarships. Rising seniors will have the priority over all applicants in this group. If additional scholarships remain available, students who have previously traveled to Israel and/or do not demonstrate financial need will be considered.
Applications must be received by December 1st, 2019 and submitted via mail to the following:
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford
Attn: Israel Experience Program
333 Bloomfield Ave, Suite D
West Hartford, CT 06117
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