As an officially recognized program of Masa Israel Journey, eligible LIFE participants from North America and other countries can receive up to $4500 off the program fees!
There are two types of Masa grants for North Americans.
A $3000 Universal Grant. You are eligible to receive this grant if you are:
Jewish
Between ages 18-30
Not be an Israeli citizen OR if you are, you must have left Israel before the age of fourteen
Not have not traveled on an organized long-term program in Israel since September 2004
An additional $1500 needs based grant may be awarded to you if are financially independent and can meet the following conditions:
You are financially independent and are not claimed as a dependent by parents/guardians for tax purposes
You can present a notarized letter from parents confirming your independence.
You have an income of $45,000 or less per year
You can demonstrate your status by showing a house lease with your name on it for at least 6 months.
NOTE: If you are considered a dependent, you may also receive this grant if you can demonstrate that your family's annual income does not exceed $22,500 per person.
If you are from another country, please use the Masa calculator to figure the amount of your grant. Note that the portion of our program that is eligible for Masa grants is 5 months and not 10.