Urban planning is an important tool for promoting social justice and fair resource distribution. As professionals, planners can be tasked with mapping, developing public spaces, planning private and public transportation, determining residential density, and improving access to sources of education and employment, to name a few. Specifically in Jerusalem, there is demand for planners, but a shortage of experts from Arab-Palestinian backgrounds who can play a significant role in promoting plans. The Institute for Urban and Regional Studies seeks to invite stellar Arab-Palestinian students to join the program. As part of their full-tuition scholarship, students are expected to participate in the Urban Clinic’s activities, including staff meetings, conferences, field trips and projects, which amount to 10 hours per month. There are also opportunities for additional grants. In addition, any student who wishes to participate in activities with the Arab Center for Alternative Planning, including activities outside of Jerusalem, will be able to do so.
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Arab/Palestinian students interested in urban planning.
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Undergraduates with a final average of B.A. equal or greater to 82
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The scholarship is contingent upon maintaining a minimum average score of 85 every semester in order to continue receiving the scholarship tuition
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Students interested in starting or have already begun their studies with a specialization in Urban Planning at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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Preference will be given to students who choose to combine their Urban Studies with Geography or students who combine their internship with Public Policy, Law, Glocal, Economics, or Social Work studies.
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Preference will be given to students granted an exemption from Hebrew and English studies.
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Preference will be given to students who combine their Urban Studies with Geography or their internship with Public Policy, Law, Glocal, Economics, or Social Work studies.
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Based on conditions set by donors, priority will be given to the residents of Jerusalem.
