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Atlanta Israel Gap Year Fellowship

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Deadline

May 15, 2026

38 days left

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Overview

Atlanta Israel Gap Year Fellowship

Focus Area: Israel & Jews Worldwide

Geographic Scope: Greater Atlanta, Georgia

Program Description: The Atlanta Israel Gap Year Fellowship supports high school graduates from the Atlanta area who are interested in taking a gap year in Israel before attending college. The program provides funding to eligible participants to support their gap year experiences.

Eligibility:

  • Recent high school graduates from the Greater Atlanta area

  • Must be accepted to an approved Masa-certified gap year program in Israel

  • Eligible programs include: Aardvark Israel, Eretz Hatzvi, Israel XP at Bar Ilan University, Kol Ami, Lev HaTorah, Masa Shinshinim IL, Masa Year of Service, Midreshet Harova, Midreshet Lindenbaum, Shalom Hartman Hevruta, Torah Tech, Torah V'Avodah, World Bnei Akiva Kadima Yachad Gap Year, Mechinot, Young Judaea Year Course, Tel Aviv University - ELI, Yeshivat Mevaseret

  • Parents/guardians must complete consent forms

  • Not need-based, but additional financial support from Masa may be available based on household income

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Jewish journey and commitment to Jewish community

  • Leadership potential and capacity to promote Jewish thriving or combat antisemitism and anti-Israel activities on campus

  • Pre-gap year experiences and post-gap year college plans

  • Involvement in Jewish community, youth groups, and educational programs

  • Prior Israel trip experience is beneficial but not required

    • What They Fund:

  • Gap year program costs and support

  • FY2025 allocation: $447,898

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (404) 873-1661

  • Website: jewishatlanta.org

  • Location: Greater Atlanta, Georgia

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Status: Applications are now open for 2025-2026

    Required Materials:
    1. Completed application form with personal information
    2. Headshot photo (max 50 MB)
    3. Resume (max 50 MB)
    4. Parent/Guardian information and consent
    5. Gap year program acceptance letter (if received; otherwise submit upon receipt)
    6. Letter of recommendation addressing leadership skills (max 50 MB)
    7. Parent/Guardian signature and date

    Application Questions:

  • Tell us about your Jewish journey (1000 characters or less)

  • Why do you want to go on a gap year in Israel and why did you choose this specific program? (1000 characters or less)

  • How did you hear about the Atlanta Israel Gap Year Fellowship? (select all that apply)

  • Have you been to Israel? If yes, describe trip type(s) and year(s)

  • Have you attended a teen summer Israel trip?

  • Did you receive a RootOne voucher?

  • Does your family belong to a synagogue?

  • Tell us about your Jewish educational experiences (select all that apply)

  • Are you involved in a Jewish youth group or leadership program?

  • How do you envision leveraging your gap year experience to promote Jewish thriving or work to combat antisemitism and anti-Israel activities on campus?

  • Please provide information about additional community or school involvement

  • Annual household income (for data-gathering; confidential; not need-based)

  • Were you considering a gap year program before learning about this fellowship?

    • Submission Format:

  • Online application form with file uploads

  • All documents must be submitted through the online portal

  • Applicant and parent/guardian signatures required

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