Young Soldiers Program
Sponsoring Vocational Studies for Teenagers In-Need

Help high school students from economically distressed backgrounds who are studying in institutions affiliated with the Israeli military cover their tuition fees.  These special schools, such as the Akko Naval Academy, are among the best in the Israeli education system offering a variety of academic programs in engineering, computer science, and industrial management. Students enjoy an exciting social and cultural life and the opportunity to create a foundation for their future pursuits in the army and beyond.

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Young Soldiers Brochure
  • 139 scholarships were granted to enable at-risk youth to attend military high schools.

  • The cost per student is $1,000 per year or $4,000 for a full four-year scholarship.

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Testimonials


"Our school registers students coming from poor economic and social backgrounds. We strive to educate them to appreciate and love the state of Israel and the Jewish people. We provide our students a professional education in technologies connected to the army, naval and merchant fleet. And so we see our contribution in closing the social gaps in the Israeli society and adding strength on the national level."

- Yehuda Udi Laniado, Principal of Ort Ashdod Technological and Naval Officers School

"I want to thank you for the scholarship because without it I wouldn’t have the chance to study here, because although my grandfather helps us, my mother cannot afford the payment for school."

- Shalom Smokovsky, 11th grader at the Akko Naval Academy

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