Following your interview with the Internship Coordinator, you must pay a non-refundable $599 deposit if you want to proceed to the next phase of the process, namely, having the Internship Coordinator actively trying to place you with Israeli companies. Time is a very valuable commodity and it is hard for companies to justify spending time to evaluate resumes and conduct interviews with candidates who are not committed to joining them in Israel. The deposit gives Israeli companies peace of mind that candidates are serious about traveling overseas to join their company.

Phase 1: Application is due six weeks before the program start-date; deposit is due four weeks before the program start-date.

Phase 2: application is due four weeks before the program start-date; deposit is due three weeks before the program start-date.

The program is very competitive and resumes are sent to host-companies on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are encouraged to begin the application process six months before the program start-date to maximize the chances of placing with their preferred host-company.

Yes! Students can receive credits for both components of the program. Several of our partner learning programs offer credits for the courses on Jewish studies. Additionally, many students work out arrangements for receiving credits for the internship experience from the appropriate department chair in advance of the program. This usually entails writing a report and having the internship supervisor sign off that a certain number of hours were logged at the workplace.

Students who graduated from a Jewish High school require a scholarship nomination from a local Olami representative AND will only be eligible to join a Birthright Israel Onward session if they apply for a special exemption, of which there are a limited number.

Almost! You will need to be accepted by our educational team, as well as sign the Terms and Conditions and medical form before receiving your official acceptance to the program.