TAU International Scholarships
Students from the U.S
Students from the U.S
TAU offers a variety of merit and need-based scholarships to U.S. students attending a Lowy International School Study Abroad, Gap, or Full Degree Program. Students can apply for one or more scholarships provided they meet eligibility requirements for each and complete their applications by the given deadline. Students can apply for a scholarship(s) at any time but must have been accepted to the program to be considered and must be confirmed students to receive the award. Applications are reviewed only after the below deadlines.
Application deadlines for all scholarships are as follows:
Summer Programs: April 25
Study Abroad Fall/Year: June 1
Study Abroad Spring: December 1
Full Degree: June 1
Full Degree Spring Start Only: February 1
The TAU Lowy International School Study Abroad Semester/Year and Academic Gap Semester/Year Program Scholarships for U.S. Students
Awarded by the TAU Lowy International School’s North America Office, these merit and need-based scholarships are open to current U.S. undergraduate students and also to graduating high school seniors.
Eligible Programs: Study Abroad Fall, Spring, Full Year and Academic Gap Semester or Year Programs
Eligibility and Application Requirements: U.S. Students should meet at least one of the below criteria to be eligible; preference is given to students who meet 3 or more. All application materials listed below must be submitted to be considered.
1) Applicants having a cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 (85/100) or above. Your most recent transcript must be uploaded to the TAU Portal when you apply for the program.
2) Applicants who are visiting Israel for the first time (there is a place to indicate this on the application).
3) Can demonstrate financial need. Applicants applying for need based aid are required to submit most recent tax return forms and FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) (if applicable) to finaid@telavivuniv.org in addition to completing the application form below.
4) Come from a partner institution of TAU.
5) Complete the 2023-2024 Fall/Full Year Scholarship Application.
The TAU Lowy International School Summer Scholarships for U.S. Students
Awarded by the TAU Lowy International School in Israel, these merit and needs-based scholarships are open to current U.S. undergraduate students, and also to graduating high school seniors. U.S. professionals/community members may also be considered though priority is given to currently enrolled students.
Eligible Summer Programs: Hebrew Ulpan (both sessions), Summer Research in the Sciences, Summer Research in the Humanities, Cyber Security, Middle East & Israel Studies, Business & Entrepreneurship, & Summer Internship.
Eligibility and Application Requirements: U.S. applicants should meet at least one of the below criteria to be eligible; preference is given to students who meet 3 or more. All application materials listed below must be submitted to be considered.
1) Applicants having a cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 (85/100) or above. Your most recent transcript must be uploaded to the TAU Portal when you apply for the program.
2) Applicants who are visiting Israel for the first time (there is a place to indicate this on the application).
3) Can demonstrate financial need. Applicants applying for need based aid are required to submit most recent tax return forms and FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) (if applicable) to finaid@telavivuniv.org in addition to completing the application form below.
4) Come from a partner institution of TAU.
5) Complete the TAU North America Summer Scholarship Application
The Eric Diamond Scholarship
This merit-based scholarship gives strong preference to U.S. students who have never been to Israel, do not have previous experience or connections with Israel or Israeli communities, and have had limited previous engagement with their local Jewish communities. Applicants must be seeking to newly engage with Israel via study abroad and forge connections upon return with their local Jewish community.
Eligible Programs: Study Abroad and Gap Semester, Year (NOT Summer)
Eligibility and Application Requirements:
1) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 (85/100) or above. Your most recent transcript must be uploaded to the TAU Portal when you apply for the program.
2) Applicants who do not have Israeli citizenship and/or have Israeli parents
3) Applicants must be participating in the Semester/Year Abroad programs at TAU International (Not applicable for short-term programs)
4) Complete the 2023-2024 Fall/Full Year Scholarship Application
The Bechtolsheimer Israel Friends Scholarship
This is a merit-based scholarship opportunity for TAU Lowy International School non-Jewish students from the U.S. who have a desire to study and experience Israel! Students accepted for short-term, study abroad, and full degree programs at Tel Aviv University International are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. Recipients of the Bechtolsheimer Israel Friendships Scholarship are encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to Israel and their study experience by documenting their experience via social media, blogs, photo journals, newsletter articles, vlogs or essays.
Eligible Programs: Study Abroad and Academic Gap Semester and Year Programs; Full Degree Programs
Eligibility and Application Requirements:
1) Applicants having a cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 (85/100) or above. Your most recent transcript must be uploaded to the TAU Portal when you apply for the program.
2) Applicants who are visiting Israel for the first time (there is a place to indicate this on the application).
3) Complete the 2023-2024 Fall/Full Year Scholarship Application
The TAU Lowy International School Study Abroad Semester/Year Tuition Assistance
A need-based scholarship provided by TAU Lowy International School for Study Abroad Semester or Year Programs only. Summer Programs and Full Degree Programs (Undergraduate or Graduate) ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for Tuition Assistance.
Eligible Programs: Study Abroad Semester/Year Programs
Eligibility and Application Requirements:
1) Can demonstrate a high level of financial need. Applicants applying for need-based aid are required to submit most recent tax return forms and FAFSA (if applicable) to finaid@telavivuniv.org in addition to completing the two application forms below.
2) Complete the 2023-2024 Fall/Full Year Scholarship Application
3) Complete the Tuition Assistance Application Form.
Students from Canada
To view a full listing of scholarships offered to Canadian students click here.
Application deadlines for all scholarships are as follows:
Summer Programs: April 25
Study Abroad Fall/Year: June 1
Study Abroad Spring: December 1
Full Degree: June 1
Full Degree Spring Start Only: February 1
The TAU Lowy International School Summer Scholarship for Canadian Students
Awarded by the TAU Lowy International School, these merit-based summer scholarships are open to current Canadian undergraduate and graduate students, and also to graduating high school seniors.
Eligible Programs: The following 2023 Summer Programs are eligible: Hebrew Ulpan (both sessions), Summer Research in the Sciences, Summer Research in the Humanities, Cyber Security, Middle East & Israel studies, Business & Entrepreneurship, & Summer Internship.
Eligibility and Application Requirements: Students should meet at least one of the below criteria.
1) Applicants having a cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 (85/100) or above. Your most recent transcript must be uploaded to the TAU Portal when you apply for the program.
2) Applicants who are visiting Israel for the first time.
3) Come from a partner institution of TAU.
4) Complete the TAU North America Summer Scholarship Application.
Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University Scholarship
This scholarship is for Canadian Students confirmed to a TAU International full degree or study abroad semester/year program. Please note Israeli citizens – including dual Israeli citizens - are not eligible for this award. Award amounts vary but can be up to $5,000 available for students based on financial need and academic achievement.
To apply:
Canadian students from Ottawa, Quebec, & Atlantic Canada – please email info@telavivuniv.org for information on how to apply.
Canadian students from Ontario and Western Canada – Apply here for Fall/Full Year 2023-2024.
