ATZUM Abe and Gert Nutkis (AGN) Scholarship in Israel, 2018-2019

ATZUM is pleased to offer Abe and Gert Nutkis (AGN) scholarship for the academic year 2018-2019. Scholarships are available for Israeli citizens enrolled in full-time, degree or certificate granting, co-educational programs.

ATZUM was established to remedy injustices in Israeli society and encourage individuals to become social activists and agents of change.

Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a prior commitment to volunteer work addressing urgent human need or human rights violations; have completed national service or its equivalent, or served in the IDF; and demonstrate financial need.

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: April 1, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for students enrolled in full-time, degree or certificate granting, co-educational programs.
• Study Subject: Applicant will work on combatting and resolving social problems and social justice crises.
  List of Subjects: ATZUM’s current projects include:
  Task Force on Human Trafficking
  Roberta Project for Survivors of Terror
  Righteous Among the Nations
  TAKUM Beit Midrash
  Project Abrah
• Scholarship Award: Scholarships of eight to twelve thousand NIS will be awarded to no more than seven applicants.
• Number of Scholarships: Not given
• Nationality: Israeli citizens
• Scholarship can be taken in Israel

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries:  Israeli citizens can apply for these scholarships.
• Entrance Requirements: Israeli citizens/residents 21-30 enrolled in full-time, degree or certificate granting, co-educational programs of study in Israel. Additionally, applicants must perform seven hours weekly volunteer service throughout the academic year with ATZUM or an ATZUM approved project.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply:  To apply for this scholarship, applicants should fill out the online form.

• Fill out this online form.
• Send the following information by email to agnscholarship.atzum-at-gmail.com
  a) Education, employment, volunteer and military/alternative service resume
  b) Personal statement indicating your commitment to study and community service.
  Additionally, in no more than 600 words please describe your most difficult and rewarding life experiences
• Submit two recommendations from people familiar with your academic ability and/or commitment to community service. The recommender should email the recommendations directly to agnscholarship.atzum-at-gmail.com
• Summary of financial resources and financial need

Application Form

Scholarship Link