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Isadore & Molly Boroff Israel Scholarship

The Isadore & Molly Boroff Israel Scholarship is available for Minneapolis metro-based Jewish residents ages 18-30 who plan to participate in a Masa-recognized Israel program that lasts at least two months.

Scholarship Details at a Glance

You must be aged 18-30 during the period of your program
Your permanent residence is in the Minneapolis metropolitan area
The Israel program must be:
- At least two months in length
- Masa Israel-recognized; and
- Administered by a non-profit organization, or have a U.S. fiscal sponsor

Award amounts are based on program fees. Depending upon demand in any scholarship round, awards will be made up to the amount indicated below, based on program fees.

Tuition/Program Fees

Up to $10,000
$10,001 – $15,000
$15,001 – $20,000
Over $20,000

Award

Up to $3,000
Up to $4,000
Up to $5,000
Up to $6,000

The Boroff Israel Scholarship Fund is not a needs-based grant. The Minneapolis Jewish Federation will make scholarship awards directly to the Israel program provider or fiscal sponsor. Deadlines are December 2, April 14 and July 21. Decisions will be announced by late January, May, and mid-August.

Questions? Contact:
Noa Rosenzweig, Israel Program Manager

952.417.2310
nrosenzweig@jewishminneapolis.org

Make a Gift

The fund is available to receive tax-deductible tributes and contributions through the Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation. If you’d like to make a tax-deductible gift to the Isadore & Molly Boroff Israel Scholarship Fund, please make an online donation here or send a check to the Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation and note in the memo that it is for the Boroff Fund, 4330 Cedar Lake Rd. South, Minneapolis, MN 55416.