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Yes. The program is designed for students who plan to pursue a STEM degree after completing a pre-preparatory or preparatory program.

Registration is open to students in pre-preparatory or preparatory program stages.

The program offers financial support, academic guidance, personal support, and connections to industry through Israel’s leading academic institutions.

It is an opportunity to secure the strongest possible starting point and lay the groundwork for what can become a truly life-changing journey.

To participate, you must register for or study in a Mechina or pre-Mechina program at one of these four academic institutions:

• Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
• Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
• Bar-Ilan University

For your bachelor’s degree, you may continue at one of those institutions or transfer to:

• University of Haifa
• Ariel University
• Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem
• Sami Shamoon College of Engineering

The program supports STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, excluding biology), including degrees in:

• Engineering
• Exact sciences
• Mathematics
• Natural sciences
• Biotechnology
• Agriculture

During the pre-Mechina and Mechina stage, admission requires enrollment at one of these four institutions:

• Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
• Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
• Bar-Ilan University

For your bachelor’s degree, you may continue at one of those institutions or transfer to:

• University of Haifa
• Ariel University
• Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem
• Sami Shamoon College of Engineering

Didn’t find your institution?

Even if you’ve already registered for a Mechina at another institution, you may still have an opportunity to join the program.

Leave us an inquiry through the website, and our team will contact you to explore the possibility of transferring to one of the partner institutions.

No. There is no mandatory volunteer requirement. We want students to be able to focus on their studies and academic success.

The process is completed online. All you need to do is fill out the registration form and upload the required documents through the application portal. Once the information has been reviewed, the program team will contact you about the next steps.

Eligibility considers several factors, including current income, where you lived at age 18, and the last school or educational framework you attended. You do not need to determine this yourself before applying. Provide the requested information in your application, and our team will review it as part of the admissions process.

No. Our support begins before the bachelor’s degree and is intended for students in the pre-Mechina or Mechina stage, as well as Mechina graduates.

You may submit your application to the scholarship program while applying to a Mechina or pre-Mechina.

However, participation in the program depends on being officially accepted into one of the partner academic institutions.

The program is designed for students in the pre-preparatory or preparatory stages of their academic journey. As a result, applications are only accepted during those stages.

We wish you continued success in your studies.

No. Students who joined during the pre-Mechina or Mechina stage and continue to a bachelor’s degree in a supported STEM field keep their place in the program without reapplying.

You may continue your bachelor’s degree at the institution where you completed your Mechina or transfer to another partner institution participating in the program. The full list of institutions appears under the question “Which academic institutions participate in the program?”

No, we recommend moving forward with application submission. Missing documents can be completed with the program team if you move forward to the next stage of the admissions process.

The program provides financial support that allows students to focus on their studies, including:

• Tuition assistance
• Living stipend
• A laptop computer

• Academic support: tutoring, academic advising, and personalized guidance.
• Career guidance: mentoring programs, professional networking, and practical experience.
• Professional community: enrichment workshops, conferences, and connections with fellow students in the program.
• Emotional support: assistance in navigating academic and personal challenges, with support for any issue that affects the ability to study and succeed.

STEM studies require significant commitment and focus. The program’s financial support is designed to give you peace of mind and allow you to concentrate fully on your studies without worrying about earning an income.

• During the pre-Mechina, Mechina, and first year: You may not combine the program with employment or other scholarships that require volunteer hours, except in exceptional circumstances.
• Beginning in the second year: Working in your field alongside your studies is both allowed and encouraged. The program team will guide and support you in finding your first position in industry.