The Salti Foundation scholarships aim to support Israeli university students whose families have Sephardic origins, who have an affinity for the cultural-linguistic world of Ladino speakers, and who come from Ladino speaking diaspora communities such as Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, or former Yugoslavia.
The scholarships will be presented to the students for the following academic year, that is; following the year of their scholarship application submission date.
Please check the calendar below for scholarship applications.
Applicants who are in miluim duty please note below:
Please enter “3010” to the question asking about your grades.
Please upload the “Form 3010” that you will get from www.miluim.idf.il instead of the grade average document.
Requirements & Eligibility
For the upcoming application cycle, applicants must meet the following requirements and eligibility in order for the application to be forwarded to the Committee for consideration.
Applicants are required to have a family or heritage relationship with Ladino and be descendants of ancestors who have arrived from Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece and Former Yugoslavia.
The applicant must be a student in an Israeli University.
Students in all study fields in the above institutions are eligible.
Socio-economic background, lack of other support or special taxing circumstances if any in the personal background will be prioritized.
Preference will be given to those who have voluntary activity or military, national or civil service, in the past and present.
All applicants must present appropriate academic achievements as detailed below.
Not Eligible
Final year students without confirmation of admission to further studies are not eligible to a scholarship
Applicants below the acceptable mean grade threshold will not be eligible for scholarships.
Before Applying
Check that you have entered ALL details into the online application.
Check that all documents needed have been uploaded
Check that any statement about a family / medical / personal or other special situation has been supplied with supporting documents.
Application Materials
All applicants must present appropriate academic achievements as detailed below.
Before submitting the application, please make sure that you have uploaded all the following documents (failure to submit all documents may disqualify the application outright):
The online application form that includes all the details has been fully entered
Documents to be uploaded:
Photocopy of ID card (including Semach – the blue sheet)
A recent photo of the applicant
Grade sheet (until the application submission date) or Form 3010 in the case of applicants in Miluim duty
2 recent pay slips
Curriculum vitae
A cover letter (not mandatory but definitely recommended)
Any other relevant accompanying document in the candidate’s opinion or that supports the application information
Evaluation Criteria
The scholarships will be given to students in all fields of study at the university institutions for higher education in Israel
The scholarships are intended for students of Jewish-Spanish origin who have an affinity for the cultural-linguistic world of the Ladino speakers, their diasporas, or for those who have an affinity for Ladino or for the culture/heritage of Ladino, from countries that speak Ladino (Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, the former Yugoslavia)
Significant priority will be given based on socio-economic background, lack of other supports and scholarships or special personal background
Students who continue to graduate studies will be prioritized.
Selection Process
Appropriate references will be discussed before the Board of Directors of the Salti Foundation
The most suitable candidates will be invited for a personal interview at a date and time to be arranged in advance.
Please check the calendar for scholarship application & evaluation time table.
Expectations from Scholarship Recipients
In submitting the application, the applicant declares that all the details and accompanying documents are true, complete and accurate, that the sole discretion to award the scholarship is given to the management of the Salti Foundation, and that he has read and agreed to everything stated in the application form for receiving a scholarship
All applicants whose candidacy is approved will be asked to participate at the scholarship awarding ceremony, as a condition for receiving the scholarship
Scholarship recipients’ details and their photos from the scholarship distribution ceremony may possibly be uploaded to the foundation’s website and the foundation may possibly use them in its various publications. By submitting an application for a scholarship the student automatically gives consent to the above.
As part of the Salti Foundation vision and values, scholarship recipients are expected to volunteer and contribute with their time and skills in the way they choose, during the school year in which they will receive scholarships in order to potentially change and positively influence their environment. This expectation is not a condition for receiving a scholarship but a hope to enable positive change through good deeds.
Scholars who choose to serve voluntarily will be invited to the scholarship awarding ceremony in the following year and will be encouraged to share their contribution with the new scholarship recipients and the foundation.
Recognition of Foundation
The recipient of the scholarship is asked to document in his dissertation/master’s/doctoral thesis that it was done, among other things, with the assistance of the Salti Foundation.
Eligibility Thresholds
BA / BS
Presentation of confirmation of acceptance for bachelor’s degree studies that will begin in the next academic year after the application submission date
Studying in the scope of a full curriculum
Have an average of 90 or higher at the end of the first year of study
Maximum age of 28 years at the time of submitting the application
MA / MS / MBA
Presentation of confirmation of their admission to master’s degree studies that will begin in the next academic year after the application submission date
Presentation of a thesis research proposal approved by the master’s degree committee at their institution of study (if the study is in a track that includes a thesis)
Have an average grade of at least 86
Providing a copy of their thesis, when completed
Maximum age of 32 years at the time of submitting the application
Ph.D
Presentation of confirmation of their acceptance to PhD studies that will begin in the next academic year after the application submission date
Presentation of a research proposal for a doctoral thesis approved by the PhD committee at their institution of study
Providing a copy of their doctoral thesis upon completion
Maximum age of 40 years at the time of submitting the application. Candidates over the age of 40 will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Announcing Scholarship Recipients
Applicants will receive information from the foundation after their interviews.
The scholarship presentation ceremony pictures and videos will be posted on the foundation internet page.
FAQ
Ready to apply?
The 2025 application cycle will open in January 2025.
I received a scholarship, can I apply again?
Applicants who previously received a scholarship from the foundation are invited to submit scholarship applications in the following school years as well (as long as they are not at the final year)
When is the deadline for scholarship application?
The deadline of application is April 30, 2025.
I was not awarded a scholarship and would like to reapply. Is it possible to obtain feedback on why I did not receive one?
If the information is available, feedback on the results of your application will be given upon request.
When will applicants be notified of the results?
All applicants will be notified of the results of their application in August.
I am graduating this year, may I apply for a scholarship?
Applications from students in their final year are not accepted.
General Suggestions:
Make a checklist of what you need, to have a complete online application packet (completed online application and two letters of recommendation are required for submission).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Make sure all contact information and email address is accurate.
Will the application form and accompanying material be returned?
The application form and any accompanying material will not be returned or saved.
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