Investing in people

For the flourishment of Ladino and creating the leaders of tomorrow

Since its establishment in 1983, the mission of the Salti Foundation has been based on the vision of its founder Dr. Yehoshua Selim Salti; which is to sustain, strengthen and safeguard the preservation the Judeo Spanish language (Ladino) culture, and heritage and to nurture the leaders of tomorrow. 

Who are the scholarships for?

The scholarships are intended for students of Jewish-Spanish origin who have an affinity to the cultural-linguistic world of the Ladino speakers in their diasporas or to those who have an affinity to Ladino or to the culture/heritage of Ladino or who come from Ladino-speaking countries (Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, the former Yugoslavia).
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students

The scholarships are given to students who present appropriate academic achievements and will be studying in the following academic year.

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in israeli universities

The scholarships will be given to students in all fields of study at Israeli universities.

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volunteering

Preference will be given to those who present voluntary activity; military, national or civil service, past and/or present.

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socio economic issues

Significant priority will be given based on socio-economic background, lack of other supports and scholarships or special personal background.

Scholarship Application Calendar

01
JAN
Application for 2025-26 scholarships begins in Jan 01, 2025. Please read the "Scholarship Application Guide" carefully. Good luck!
01/01/2025
30
APR
Deadline for applying for a scholarship.
30/04/2025
01
AUG
Estimated date for receiving invitation for interviews to decide on those who will pass final screening.
01/08/2025
no
01
AUG
An interview day is expected during August 2025.
01/08/2025
no
03
OCT
The scholarship ceremony is expected to take place in the fall and includes exposure to the Ladino world. Attendance at the ceremony is a condition for receiving a scholarship.
03/10/2024

Scholarship Application Form

The scholarship applications for the academic year 2024 – 2025 have been completed 

THE LADINO BLOG

The blog where the love of Ladino meets journalism experience and a curious mind that loves learning.

 Este blog ande el amor por el ladino se renkontra kon la eksperyensa djornalistika i un esprito kurioso kon amor de aprender.