EXPERIENCE ISRAEL
We are proud to help make Israel experiences more accessible for eligible teens. Give your teen the opportunity to discover Israel’s spirit, innovation, people, history, and sites in person.
CJP Teen Israel Travel Scholarships
CJP is pleased to support the community and our teens with $1,500 Israel travel scholarships. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant is currently in grades 8-12 and resides within CJP’s catchment area.
- Applicant is registered for a program that has a minimum session duration of 12 days. Programs cannot exceed four months in length.
- Applicant may receive only one CJP Teen Israel Travel Scholarship per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Applicant cannot receive a CJP Teen Israel Travel Scholarship twice for the same program.
- Applicant must be accepted into a group-based Israel experience (such as summer travel program, semester abroad) provided by a non-profit organization which includes an educational framework that helps teens experience and connect to their Jewish identity.*
- Applicant’s household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), as reported on the 2025 IRS Income Tax Return Form, must not exceed $250,000.
Currently, CJP Teen Israel Travel Scholarships are not available for students who are enrolled in college and/or applying for a gap year program.
Application Deadlines:
- Summer experiences: Applications are due by Friday, March 13, 2026. Award decisions will be communicated by Friday, May 1, 2026.
- Semester experiences: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis while funds are available. Award decisions will be communicated within two months of application submission.
Apply Now for CJP Teen Israel Scholarship
If you have any questions, please contact our team at teentravelisrael@cjp.org.
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