Excellence scholarships
Programs and Scholarships for Outstanding Students in the Faculty of Engineering
Candidates with high matriculation averages and psychometric scores?
Come and read about our Excellence Program and scholarships designed especially for you!
Club 700
The "Club 700" excellence program is an umbrella framework for outstanding undergraduate students in the Faculty of Engineering at Bar-Ilan University.
Admission to the program is offered to candidates based on personal excellence – a psychometric score above 700, high matriculation grades, and other achievements.
The goal of the program is to nurture the academic excellence of its participants and provide them with skills that will support their career success. In addition to fostering excellence in studies and research, the program strongly emphasizes personal development in areas such as entrepreneurship, management, leadership, and creativity. Participants enjoy enrichment activities in fields like culture, music, psychology, education, and sports. The program also encourages students to pursue a master’s degree in the faculty through personal mentoring by faculty members and research students from various faculty labs. Additionally, club members receive a scholarship during their undergraduate studies.
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Ilanot - Bar-Ilan University’s Excellence Program for Undergraduates
The "Ilanot" program is a prestigious track for outstanding candidates in the top percentile of undergraduate applicants, with a psychometric score of 740 or higher and a matriculation average of 110+.
Participation in this program grants, among other benefits, full tuition exemption, an annual living stipend of 12,000 NIS, personal academic mentoring, and campus parking (for those who own a vehicle registered in their name).
In addition to the financial benefits, "Ilanot" students from all departments participate in an enrichment seminar and are exposed to knowledge beyond their degree. Each student is assigned an academic mentor from their field of study, who they can consult throughout their studies. All these elements create an academic and social environment that combines a focus on personal interests and intellectual and cultural enrichment.
For questions and to contact, reach out to Ms. Tair Geva, coordinator of the "Ilanot" program, at 03-5317808 or via email at Ilanot.Vir@biu.ac.il.
For more information about the program, click here.
Schulich Leaders Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Seymour Schulich, a Jewish-Canadian businessman and philanthropist, with the aim of encouraging young people in Israel to pursue academic studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
If you see yourself as part of the future leadership of Israel and your community, and alongside your personal growth you seek ways to give back and contribute to the improvement and advancement of Israeli society, this is the place for you! If you aspire to become an entrepreneur, building and creating companies, this program is for you!
In addition to receiving the scholarship, participants have the opportunity to engage in enrichment programs during the academic year and join the "Schulich Leaders" community. Only a select few from the pool of candidates are chosen to become "Schulich Leaders."
The scholarship amount is 40,000 NIS per academic year, totaling 160,000 NIS for a four-year degree or 120,000 NIS for a three-year degree, depending on the degree’s duration as defined by the institution.
You are invited to apply for the "Schulich Leaders" Scholarship if you:
- Are exceptionally outstanding candidates (psychometric score above 710 and a matriculation average of 110).
- Are starting your first year at university in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- Meet both criteria.
Applications for the 5785 academic year have closed. The application deadline for the next academic year will be announced later.
For more details about the Schulich Leaders Scholarship, click here.
Rector's Scholarship
The "Rector's Fund for Outstanding Students" offers incentive scholarships to outstanding new candidates with high averages in matriculation and psychometric scores, regardless of their financial status and without requiring a special application. Eligible candidates will automatically receive a notification of their scholarship entitlement. The scope of scholarships and the eligible groups depend on the financial resources allocated.
For more details on the Rector's Scholarship, click here.
Additional Scholarships
You can search for more scholarships in the university’s scholarship catalog: Scholarship Catalog.
