NRW Scholarship Programme 2019 of the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia for students from Israel
The programme offers short-term scholarships for students in bachelor and master degree programmes from selected Israeli universities wishing to pursue studies and research in NRW.
The NRW Scholarship Programme can be awarded for a minimum duration of two months and a maximum duration of three months (from early May 2019 to December 31st, 2019). This includes the following: - Access to all central facilities such as libraries, computers, internet, etc. - A tutor as individual counselor. - Travel expenses of a maximum of 700 € will be refunded. (Only if relevant travel documents are provided). - Accommodation will be organized by the host universities. - A public transport season ticket providing mobility throughout the region. - Living expenses of 500 € per month. - Health insurance coverage will be provided by the state of NRW within the framework of the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Group Insurance Scheme. - Optional German language courses at the host university (recommended).
Our office is located about fifteen minutes' walk from the university station "Tel Aviv University".
Travelling by car:
Parking is available at the nearby Faculty of Social Sciences parking lot.
Travelling by bus:
Disembark at the station "University/Haim Lebanon".
Egged lines: 274, 572, 575
Dan Lines: 25, 13
Kavim lines: 633
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