The vision of the ISEF program is to reduce social gaps and promote equal opportunities in education within Israeli society by increasing access to higher education. 

Core values guiding the ISEF Foundation include:

• Promoting education as a key tool for personal and national development 

• Enhancing social commitment and responsibility 

• Strengthening personal identity and connection to one’s roots within Israel’s multicultural society 

• Reinforcing Israel as a Jewish and democratic state 

ISEF views students from Israel’s socio-economic and geographic periphery – who have completed military or national service, who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential, and who have a strong background and interest in social involvement – as key to realizing its vision. 
 

Participation in the ISEF program includes: 

• A social commitment and leadership program consisting of 16 sessions throughout the year (held on Fridays) 

• Educational and community involvement, requiring 4 hours of weekly volunteering 

• Personal and academic mentoring 

• A generous scholarship, provided in partnership with Hebrew University 
   

Scholarship Amount: 

• Undergraduate students: 20,000 - 25,000 NIS per year 

• Graduate students: 18,500 NIS per year 
   

Application Process: 

Admission to the ISEF program requires completion and submission of an application form, and participation in a screening workshop and personal interview. 
Students interested in applying for the ISEF program must fill out an application form on the ISEF website starting in June, and submit a financial aid request to Hebrew University’s Financial Aid Office. Acceptance to the ISEF program is conditional upon receiving this scholarship. 
The ISEF application period opens annually in early June. 
For more information about ISEF, visit the ISEF website or contact the program manager at yaara@isef.org.il.