Mesilot: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Mesilot is a MASA-affiliated program connecting Jewish young adults aged 18-30 to a structured Israel experience. Participants grow professionally and personally while deepening their Jewish identity, building Israeli connections, and qualifying for MASA grants up to $4,500.
Program Highlights
- ✓MASA-affiliated program — grant eligible
- ✓Structured Israel experience for ages 18-30
- ✓CompuSkills technology training — preparing participants for careers in Israel's booming high-tech sector through structured coding, software, and digital skills development
- ✓One of the most affordable 9-month MASA programs with professional tech training — career value well exceeding program cost
- ✓Israeli hi-tech industry connections built through Mesilot's established network in Israel's technology ecosystem
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500 available for qualifying participants
What's Included
- ✓Professional tech skills training — coding, software development fundamentals, and Israeli hi-tech job placement support
- ✓Shared apartment housing in Israel near the training center
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
- ✓Jewish identity programming and Israel immersion activities
- ✓Israel-wide seminars and cultural tiyulim
- ✓Career development workshops and Israeli tech industry orientation
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Mesilot
“Mesilot gave our son real-world experience in Israel. The MASA grant helped, and Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan covered the rest. So glad we planned ahead.”
“Our son wanted to break into tech and connect with Israel at the same time. Mesilot's CompuSkills track gave him both — nine months of professional coding training in Israel with a MASA grant helping with costs. He came home with real skills and a network in the Israeli tech world. The Bronze Plan from Israel Prepaid was already fully funded.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Mesilot
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Mesilot. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $89/mo | $35,976 |
| Age 3 | $105/mo | $32,392 |
| Age 5 | $119/mo | $30,044 |
| Age 8 | $151/mo | $26,584 |
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