Onward Israel Masa - Columbus: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Onward Israel Columbus is a MASA-affiliated summer internship program organized for young Jewish adults from the Columbus, Ohio Jewish community. Participants ages 18–26 are placed in professional internships at Israeli companies and nonprofits, living in shared apartments alongside Israeli peers and building lasting community bonds. The program is coordinated through Israel Way LTD and is fully eligible for MASA grants of $1,000–$4,500.
Program Highlights
- ✓MASA-affiliated — eligible for grants of $1,000–$4,500
- ✓Professional internship placement in Israeli companies and organizations
- ✓Shared apartment housing in Israel included
- ✓Organized by the Columbus Jewish community for participants from the Columbus area
- ✓Cultural programming, Shabbat experiences, and Israel travel seminars
- ✓Part of the national Onward Israel network of summer internship programs
What's Included
- ✓Professional internship placement and coordination
- ✓Shared apartment housing in Israel
- ✓MASA grant application support
- ✓Cultural programming and Shabbat experiences
- ✓Israel travel seminars throughout the program
- ✓Airport pickup and Israel orientation
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Onward Israel Masa - Columbus
“Our son interned at an Israeli startup through Onward Israel Columbus and came back with a completely different understanding of what it means to be Jewish and Israeli. The Columbus cohort made it feel like a community trip, not just a program. Israel Prepaid Bronze covered it in full.”
“Onward Israel Columbus was exactly what we hoped for — a real internship in Israel, a group of peers from home, and Jewish identity programming that actually resonated. We started Israel Prepaid when our daughter was ten, and by the time she was ready, the Bronze plan was fully funded.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Onward Israel Masa - Columbus
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Onward Israel Masa - Columbus. 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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