Masa Midterm 8 Week Grant

Not sure how long you’re staying? The 8-week Masa midterm program is the perfect way to start your time in Israel right. Learn a real skill, meet people, enjoy fun and activities and leave with something on your resume. No long-term commitment required.

The program is centrally located on Yirmiyahu Street in Jerusalem and combines professional training at Compuskills with volunteering opportunities, activities and trips around Israel. The Masa short-term scholarship covers up to $4,200 toward your courses.

Eligibility

This grant is for you if:

  • You are between the ages of 16 and 40
  • You have not been in Israel for longer than 4 consecutive months in the past 2 years
  • You have not previously received a Masa grant
  • Next deadlineDecember 20, 2026
  • Deadline 2January 17, 2027
Staying longer than 8 weeks? You may qualify for the Masa Long Term grant, up to $9,100 in funding.

Application Process

Apply to Compuskills

Submit your application and let us know you’re interested in the Masa short-term option.

Apply to Masa

Follow this link. Please note: the name of the program you are applying to is: Masa Volunteer Compuskills midterm

If you have not paid the Masa $50 application fee, then you have not completed the Masa application form successfully.

You need to email confirmation that you are new to Israel in order to activate your grant. This can be done by sending your E-ticket, boarding pass, or “entry confirmation” (that you receive when you land in Israel) to register@compuskills.org.

Pay your registration fee

Pay your Compuskills non-refundable registration fee.

Submit your documents

Send them to register@compuskills.org. You’ll need your passport, entry card, and proof of Israeli medical insurance. If you don’t have medical insurance yet, you may submit this when you get it. We can help you with the application.