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Applying to Nesiya North American high school students and graduating seniors, currently in 10th, 11th, 12th grades, are eligible to enroll in Nesiya’s Kehillah Experience summer program. To request that we mail you a Nesiya program catalog and a fact sheet, with current information about next summer’s Nesiya program, including program and airfare prices, please click here. You may choose to apply online or submit a written application by mail. Please e-mail info@nesiya.org or contact the Nesiya Office at 212.951.7128, with any questions. (Israelis who are interested in applying to Nesiya should refer to the Hebrew website.) Apply Online Click here to apply online! We recommend that you first download the application, review it and compose answers to the short questions, and then complete and submit the online application. Download Application Forms We recommend saving these forms to your computer before printing them out. The Nesiya Kehillah Experience Application Teacher-Advisor Reference Form Parent Guardian Reference Form Application FAQ • What are the deadlines for sending in my application?
The final deadline for applying to Kehillah 2011 is April 18, 2011
but we recommend taking advantage of an early application discount.
• Postmark or submit your online application by December 12, 2011 to qualify for a $500 Early Application Discount.
• Postmark or submit your online application by January 12, 2012 to qualify for a $400 Early Application Discount. • When is the final application deadline? We strongly encourage applicants to apply early. Space is limited and participants are accepted on a rolling-admission basis. The final application deadline is April 16, 2012. • What financial support does Nesiya offer? Nesiya provides generous financial support based on demonstrated financial need and/or merit. Nesiya staff works closely with families to provide as much support as possible. • What are Nesiya Community Internships and Nesiya Fellowships? The first $1,500 of all Nesiya financial awards (both need and merit-based) carries specific Nesiya Fellowship requirements, including the fulfillment of a Nesiya Community Internship in an existing education or non-profit agency in the participant's home community during the year following participation in the summer program. Any additional support awarded by Nesiya is a grant, for which no follow-up obligations are necessary. Each year, approximately 75% of Kehillah Experience alumni participate in internship and fellowship activities which they design in consultation with Nesiya staff. Financial support is finalized only after submission of a Community Internship Proposal, prior to the beginning of the summer program. If fellowship obligations are not completed in the agreed time period, parents assume responsibility for repaying part or all of the sum to The Nesiya Institute. See the sections on Nesiya Community Internships and Fellowship Terms and Descriptions for more information. • How do I apply for need-based financial support? Need-based scholarship decisions are based on the submission of a financial aid form, the program application, and a Community Internship Proposal. All need-based applicants are also required to seek support from local sources. Please contact Nesiya if you need help identifying sources of funding in your community. To apply for need-based financial assistance, please complete and submit the Nesiya financial aid form and the Community Internship Proposal. All Nesiya financial awards are finalized only after applicants submit an acceptable Community Internship Proposal and, if applicable, a Proposal for Fulfilling Additional Fellowship Obligations, prior to the beginning of the summer program. Nesiya Need-Based Financial Aid Application Form: • How do I apply for financial support based only on merit? Nesiya offers a limited number of $1,000 merit-based Nesiya Community Internship awards. For additional information about the Nesiya Community Internship awards, please contact the Nesiya office.
Nesiya currently offers other merit-based awards, of varying amounts, to: Please contact the Nesiya office for updated information about merit-based fellowships for which teens in different regions may be eligible. All merit-based awards require submission of the program application, references, and a Community Internship Proposal. Please note: Nesiya merit-based awards cannot be combined with one another; you will receive the highest award for which you are eligible. • Do I need to submit any references? Applicants are required to submit a total of three references: one parent reference and two references from teachers or advisors. Please obtain your references from adults who know you well. You can download the references here: Teacher-Advisor Reference Form: Parent Guardian Reference Form: • Should I mail a deposit with my application? A $250 deposit (checks or money orders only please) must be mailed at the time of submission of your full application, whether you are applying online or by mail. Applications will not be reviewed without payment of this deposit. If this fee presents a hardship, please contact the Nesiya Office at (212) 951-7128. • What if I live in Canada? Canadian residents, please contact the Nesiya Office at (212) 951-7128 to discuss tuition and financial aid. • What is Nesiya's refund policy? Should a student choose to withdraw from the program prior to April 30, Nesiya offers a refund of all monies paid, less the $250 non-refundable deposit. After April 30, a withdrawal charge of $1,500 will be assessed; after May 31 until the day of departure, a withdrawal charge of $2,500 will be assessed. Parents must notify the Nesiya Institute in writing in order to request a refund. Applicants who have applied for financial support on the basis of financial need, but have not been awarded sufficient financial assistance from The Nesiya Institute or other organizations to enable them to participate, may withdraw from the program and receive a full refund. The Nesiya Institute retains the right to determine what refund, if any, will be provided to students who withdraw after the commencement of the Nesiya summer program. No refund whatsoever will be given for any participant who is expelled from the program. |
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