You may apply to SASI if you are a Southern African citizen of Jewish lineage (according to the “Law of Return”), with a recognised matric and university exemption. Eligibility will be determined according to financial need.

All Southern African students studying in Israel as international students are invited to participate in the SASI social programme.

• Study in English and/or Hebrew and obtain an internationally-recognised academic degree.
• Explore Israeli culture, history, society and diversity with other Southern African international students.
• Give back to the community and assist Olim living in Israel.
• Expand your social network.
• Adjust to a new environment.

1. Apply to a university of your choice through the university’s admissions office.

2. Apply for a SASI social volunteering programme, based on financial need, using Telfed’s online application form.

3. Send required documentation to our SASI coordinator.

4. A Skype interview with a SASI staff member will be scheduled after your application has been received.

• Participate in Telfed’s annual events.
• Community volunteering assisting Olim living in Israel on a weekly basis ( 3 hours a week for a total of 80 volunteering hours + 14 hours of training per academic year).
• Jewish and Israeli cultural events throughout the academic year, organised by the scholarship department (an integral part of the programme including a Shabbat get-together, tours, picnics and more).

Annual scholarship of NIS 6,000 for the academic year, plus a modest cultural and travel stipend.

We have a number of partner institutions for both Bachelor and Graduate degrees.

Students who wish to study at Israeli universities not currently on the list of partner institutions may still be eligible for a SASI Scholarship and are invited to apply to SASI. We encourage you to explore your options for post-graduate study in English on the websites of our partner institutions and other Israeli universities.

Students can participate in Mechina – a one-year preparatory programme at Bar Ilan or Hebrew University and then study in Hebrew.

SASI scholarship recipients are required to take part in community volunteering throughout the academic year and participating in Telfed’s annual SASI social events, including Jewish and Israeli cultural events arranged by Telfed’s scholarship department.

Tuition fees range from +-13,000 Shekels to $15,000 per year.

Israeli universities and colleges offer scholarships based at different levels. Apply for financial aid or for a scholarship based on academic merit, directly through your university.

You may apply for the Masa grant for eligible South African students. For more information about Masa please go to www.masaisrael.org and email Tanya Izaki on [email protected]

You may apply for a working visa to supplement your income. For more information visit: www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/ConsularServices/Pages/Visas.aspx

Southern African students who choose to make Aliyah during the course of their studies are eligible to apply for government benefits for new Olim. In addition, you may be eligible to have all your university tuition paid for by the Israeli government (limited to the cost of tuition fees at public universities. Conditions apply).

You can apply for Mechina or TAKA Programme (pre-academic programmes that prepare you for academic studies in Hebrew).

Telfed offers two scholarship programmes for Southern African Olim. Learn more about Telfed’s PRAS and Financial Need scholarships.