Go to Israel. We help cover the cost.
Whether you’re dreaming of a summer trip or a high school semester abroad, if you live in Washington State, there’s generous funding waiting for you.
Choose Your Israel Experience: High School Semester or Summer program
High School Semester in Israel (Grades 10–12)
- $7,500 guaranteed Samis grants for all students attending Alexander Muss High School in Israel, Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim, or URJ Heller High
- $15,000 available for the Alexander Muss High School in Israel Fall Impact Fellowship ($7,500 from Samis + $7,500 from the JNF Boruchin Fund)
- Additional full-ride funding available for students with demonstrated financial need through the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
$7,500
And Up To Full Ride Grants Available
Summer in Israel (Grades 9–12)
- RootOne: $3,000 grant is automatically applied when you choose a RootOne summer Israel experience program
- Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle: Up to full ride funding available
$3,000
And Even
Full Ride Grants
Available
How Funding Works
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High School Semester in Israel (Grades 10–12)
Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI) | Fall Semester Impact Fellowship | Spring Semester
Teens who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, academic achievement, and a deep connection to their Judaism are chosen to participate in this semester-long study abroad program in Israel. During the program, teens maintain their general studies courses in addition to taking courses on 4,000 years of Israeli and Jewish history, leadership training, social media, marketing, critical thinking, public speaking, and weekly writing and creative assignments. Teens work with local professionals to speak publicly when they return home. Through the Fellowship, they become ambassadors for Israel and get ready for the exciting college experience ahead. The Samis Foundation provides $7,500 grants to teens for the Fall Impact Fellowship program.
Tichon Ramah Yerushalim (TRY) | Winter & Spring Quarter/Semester
Using Israel as its classroom, Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim (TRY) provides 10th-12th grade students with a transformative experience. By combining the academic structure of a school with the values of the Ramah Camping Movement, students explore their Jewish identity and connection to the Jewish people as they travel across Israel. TRY is the only Jerusalem-based high school academic program open to Jewish youth from North America interested in learning about their heritage in a Conservative Jewish setting. Students come away from TRY feeling more confident and independent, more connected to Israel and their Judaism, and armed with the ultimate college prep experience. TRY participants are eligible to receive $7,500 Samis grants.
URJ Heller High | Fall & Spring Semester
URJ Heller High elevates and deepens students’ knowledge of and connection to Jewish history, Judaism, Zionism and the modern State of Israel. With Israel as our classroom, we build a dynamic learning environment where formal instruction, experiential learning and travel combine to bring Jewish living and learning to life. Our skilled and engaging teachers create an inclusive community that fosters the development of future lay and professional leaders for Reform Judaism. With over 3,500 alumni since its founding in 1961, URJ Heller High (formerly NFTY-EIE) is the most experienced, and trusted high school in Israel program for meaningful Jewish learning, spiritual experiences, personal growth, and academic success. Samis provides $7,500 grants for teen participants from Washington State.
Summer in Israel (Grades 9–12)
RootOne Israel
RootOne provides $3,000 subsidies for teen Israel trip participants (called RootOne Vouchers), invests in elevating trip curricula and experiences, and works with its partners to create deeper pre- and post-trip engagement opportunities to help strengthen participants’ Jewish identities and connections to Israel before they begin college.
Jewish Federation Teen Israel Experience Scholarships
Teen Israel Experience Scholarship Program
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, in partnership with the Samis Foundation, provides needs-based scholarships to teens seeking to participate in an approved Israel Experience program. 81 percent of applicants receive their full requested support. For families in financial need, a Samis stipend can be combined with a Federation needs-based scholarship. Click here.
FAQs
If you live in Washington State, you don’t need to apply separately. When you apply to any of the programs listed below, program staff will automatically send your info to Samis when they see your WA address. Samis will follow up directly with you about next steps.
Yes. For example, students applying for summer programs combine RootOne and Federation grants. High school semester students can also qualify for multiple sources of support.
You may qualify for full-ride funding—on top of standard grants. These awards are supported by Samis and offered through the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, based on your family’s financial situation.
Students who enroll for a Fall semester at Alexander Muss High School in Israel, are eligible to apply for an additional Impact Fellowship. This grant matches the Samis $7500 grant with an additional $7500 resulting in $15,000 in total funding. Spots are limited—typically 10–14 students per year—and are awarded to highly motivated applicants.
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