Immersive Experience Grant


The Immersive Experience Grant application is now open. See below for eligibility requirements.
My Israel Journey
- Eligible for $1,500:
- (rising) San Diego Jewish teen, 9th-12th grade
- Enrolled and registered for an approved Israel educational trip (proof of enrollment required)
- Has NEVER been to Israel either recreationally or on an organized trip
- First time recipient of the grant
- Eligible for $750:
- (rising) San Diego Jewish teen, 9th-12th grade
- Has been to Israel recreationally up until the age of 12
- Eligible for $1,500:
- Ineligibility:
- Has received funding from Federation for an Israel trip
- Has been on an educational organized Israel trip
For teens traveling to Israel or any other Jewish experience, they can receive the following:
Immersive Experience Grant:
- Eligibility:
- (rising) San Diego Jewish teen, 9th-12th grade
- Enrolled and registered for an approved immersive experience (proof of enrollment required)
- First time recipient of the academic year, including summer
- Teens are eligible for the following:
- $180: 1-3 day Jewish experience
- $360: 4-9 day Jewish experience
- $600: 10+ day Jewish experience
- Ineligibility
- Residential Camp
- Sleep-away Camp
- Israel travel that you are currently receiving My Israel Journey funding
Resources for Teens
Connecting teens to Jewish opportunities is at the core of SDJTI. Below, teens can find a variety of resources between scholarships and grants, mental health resources and events, and job opportunities.
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