Master's Degree Fellowship
Program Overview
Fulbright Israel plans to award up to seven master's degree grants to students for the 2026-2027 academic year (starting October 2026).
This program is designed to pursue a Master's degree at an Israeli institution of higher education. Holders of one Master's degree may apply for a second in a different field than the one they already obtained.
In addition to applying for the Fulbright fellowship, each candidate must apply to the degree program through the university's application system. Receiving the Fulbright fellowship is contingent upon acceptance to the degree program. In a case in which the applicant has been awarded a Fulbright fellowship, but was not offered admission to the university, the Fulbright fellowship will be rescinded.
*Please note that applications for MA fellowships in Israel do not require a letter of affiliation.*
Finalists must receive a decision from the university by March 2, 2026 and inform Fulbright Israel whether or not they have been accepted by emailing Kat Lacey at [email protected].
Information on the application and degree requirements for each institution is available through their websites, which are linked below:
Ben Gurion University of the Negev:
Hebrew University of Jerusalem:
MA in Smart Cities & Urban Informatics
MA in Nonprofit Management & Leadership
MA in Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies
MA in Archaeology & the Ancient Near East
University of Haifa:
MA Education & Development in Early Childhood
Global Health Leadership (MPH)
MA Modern German and European Studies
MA Peace and Conflict Management
Public Management and Policy Studies (MPA)
Tel Aviv University
MA in Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures
MDM Emergency and Disaster Management
MA in Social Aspects of Climate Change
MA in Conflict Resolution and Mediation
MA in Security and Diplomacy Studies
Parasol Foundation International LL.M. Program
Documentary Cinema- MFA Degree in Film and Television - Directing and Production *
MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (1)
Grant Benefits
Stipend
- Full tuition fees for the MA degree paid directly to the institution
- A living stipend for the full academic year of $25,000
Special Awards and Benefits
- Limited health insurance for the grantee
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application (permanent resident status is not sufficient).
- Individuals already residing in Israel are not eligible to apply for a grant.
- Holders of Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees may apply for post-graduate student fellowships. Those still engaged in Bachelor's degree studies at the time of application are eligible, if they will complete their studies and receive their degrees prior to the planned commencement date of their fellowships.
- Candidates who have already completed all the requirements for receipt of a doctoral degree by the application deadline are also not eligible to apply. For Postdoc fellowships in Israel, please check the available Fulbright scholar grants on the website.
- Applicants who have not earned a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, but who have extensive professional study and/or experience in fields in which they wish to pursue a project, may be considered. In the creative and performing arts, four years of professional study and/or experience meets the basic eligibility requirement.
- Candidates must be in good health. All applicants selected for a Fulbright grant are required to submit a Medical History and Examination Report before their grants can be activated.
- Prior conviction or current indictment for a felony may result in disqualification.
- Applications involving travel, research, or study in the West Bank or Gaza will not be considered.
Evaluation criteria
Receiving the Fulbright fellowship is contingent upon acceptance to the degree program. If a candidate is awarded a Fulbright fellowship, but not offered admission to the university, the Fulbright fellowship will be rescinded.
- Academic excellence is the primary criterion for the evaluation of candidates.
- Leadership qualities are an important evaluation criterion.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not had substantial, recent experience Israel.
- Hebrew/Arabic language proficiency is not an evaluation criteria.
- Possession of skills required to promote mutual understanding between the United States and Israel is an important evaluation criterion.
FAQ
I hold dual citizenship – both Israeli and American. Am I eligible to apply for a Fulbright award?
Yes. While applicants who have had a previous Israel experience may receive awards, preference will be given to applicants without such experience.
May my spouse apply for a Fulbright grant at the same time that I apply?
Yes.
