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Important Notice – 2026–2027 Scholarships

Details regarding ICFS scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year will be published during September 2026.

The Israel-China Friendship Society (ICFS) aims to assist and support Chinese students studying in Israel and to ensure a better and smoother transition to the Israeli system. We hope to assist every Chinese student who has studied in Israel will be an active ambassador for Israel among their family, friends, and co-workers.

We also grant scholarships to assist Israeli students who study the language and culture of China and thus promote the friendship between Israel and China.

2026-2027 Scholarships:

  • This year the ICFC will grant 12 scholarships for Chinese Students – in Any of the Universities / Colleges in Israel.
  • This year the ICFC will grant 4 scholarships for Israeli student who study the Chinese language and culture.
    Each year we pick students from a different university.
  • Each scholarship will be in the amount of approximately NIS 1,300..
  • The scholarships’ grant ceremony – attendance is obligatory (exact date shall be decided later).
  • Applicants must be staying in Israel and attending the scholarship’s ceremony.
  • The conditions and criteria are elaborated below:

Scholarship Criteria & Procedures:

  • The applications should be submitted via email to sec@israelchinafriendship.org
  • The Scholarship Committee of the Israel-China Friendship Society will review all applications that meet the threshold requirements as follows:
  • An applicant shall be a full-time First or Second Degree Student in the 2026/27 academic year.
  • PhD students may apply if their research is related to Israel / Jewish Diaspora.
  • The student should be a full time student at an Institution of Higher Education in Israel, during the relevant study year (26/27).
  • The applicants did not receive this scholarship previously.

The Process and additional Terms:

  • Applicants should submit a completed, signed Application Form along with all required documents (as stated in the Form).
    To download the Form Click Here 
  • The Scholarship Committee will take into account various parameters including, but not limited to: diversity of study fields, diversity of institutions, recommendations, grades, etc.
  • The Scholarship Committee may give preference to students who study or research fields related to Israel / Jewish Diaspora
  • Decisions of the Scholarship Committee are final and may not be appealed
  • The Students that were chosen by the committee shall be required to attend the scholarship ceremony (in Tel-Aviv area) us a pre-condition for the scholarship.