Scholarships for international students programs
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PROGRAMS
The Hebrew University is committed to preparing tomorrow's leaders from among the talented students who come from across Israel’s diverse society as well as from around the world. This commitment is carried out with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. For this reason, the Hebrew University is home to several international masters programs in the spirit of Tikkun Olam – repairing the world.
The International Masters in Public Health program (IMPH) and Agricultural Sciences and in Community Development (GLOCAL) aim to share Israeli expertise in key fields with students primarily from developing countries. Since their inception, over 1,000 public health professionals have been trained.
This commitment is carried out with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in mind and hand-in-hand with donations from our Friends for Scholarships.
"My father used to say: "I have what I have given". That is, giving is the best investment - the more you give the more you have. According to Maimonides, the highest level of tzedaka (charity) is to help those in need become capable of earning a living, of supporting themselves and their families. Giving to the Hebrew University, therefore, is giving at the maximum level, because t allows young people to build a better future for themselves and for the world."
Viviana Kasam, Donor, President BrainCircle Italia, and Honorary Fellow at the Hebrew University
Joseph Addae was born and raised in northern Ghana. He studies in the International Master of Public Health program (IMPH), where he is focusing on public health and nutritional data. Upon graduating, he will return to his job in Ghana – ready to make a strong impact on people’s health.
"The knowledge and exposure I’ve received in Jerusalem will make me a better leader of my organization, and I will be more equipped to impact society. Learning to understand the cultural dynamics in Israel has taught me to be a better Christian and a good citizen of the world."
Sarah Angabo came to Jerusalem from Nigeria, and is close to completing her master’s degree in bio-medical sciences at the Faculty of Dental Medicine.
The best students on the two-year program, where international and Israeli students study side-by-side, go on to complete their doctoral studies in the Faculty of Dental Medicine, and Sarah hopes to receive a scholarship towards her studies. For Sarah, the best part of the program has been the chance to grow as a scientific researcher.
'It has been exciting and really challenging and I am proud to say that I am beginning to make a major research breakthrough."
Dr. Smita Todkar, MD graduated from the International Master of Public Health (IMPH) Program at the Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine in 2017. With a commitment to “reaching the most marginalized people”, Smita returned to India where she is currently focused on maternal and child health for “Ekjut”, an NGO in Jharkhand. Since returning to India, she is grateful to be “able to use the skills obtained from the IMPH program for the benefit of the communities who most need them.”