DFI Application Summary

To submit a DFI Application, it is necessary first to complete a pre-application questionnaire. 

A summary of the DFI Application and the questions asked appears here for information only (and may not be printed and submitted by mail.)

BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Name

Contact Data

Date of Birth

Passport Number

High School City/State

BASIC INFORMATION

If you are married, or would be travelling with a significant other, please tell us the name of your spouse/partner, and what his/her plans in Israel would be.

Childrens' Names and Ages (if applicable)

How did you hear about the Dorot Fellowship in Israel? (Please be specific... what advertisement or website, who specifically, etc.)

In the event you are not selected as a Dorot Fellow, please tell us what else you are considering. (Please include options you are seeking: applications to graduate programs; jobs; other travel/learning opportunities; etc.)

EDUCATION

Please list any formal Jewish education received in your elementary and secondary school years. Please tell us the name of the school and its location, the dates you attended, and the type of program.

Please list all time spent in Israel, including the names of Israel Programs (where applicable), dates and lengths of each visit.

Travel abroad (other than Israel. Include place(s), date(s), and program(s), if applicable).

Please rate your spoken language abilities.

ESSAY QUESTIONS (600 Words)

Please introduce yourself to us. (Feel free to be creative.)

Please tell us how your personal/family background has shaped the person you are now becoming.

What do/would your critics say about you and how do/would you respond to them?

What are you most committed to and how has that commitment been expressed over time?

What personal characteristics and leadership skills do you need to develop to become best empowered to make the contributions you wish to make in life?

How might you make use of the Dorot Fellowship to develop those personal characteristics and leadership skills?

OTHER

A resume, photo and transcripts are required.