- July 2023
Barzilai Foundation Scholarship at University of Gibraltar
Barzilai Foundation launches its first full scholarship program at the University of Gibraltar, allowing aspiring students with financial need to pursue their educational goals.
Opportunity for Advancement
The same opportunity can look different through the eyes of someone facing barriers. The Barzilai Foundation seeks to remove those barriers, allowing individuals to take control of their life and develop their own future.
Our programs have reached individuals and families who are rebuilding their lives, high potential students overcoming adversity, and low-income households trying to provide a pathway to success for their children.
Our impacts have included families achieving financial independence and leaving welfare support, homeless individuals obtaining employment and a place to live, and high potential students being able to pursue further education and a better future.
Our Opportunity Programs
Our opportunity programs currently fall under two initiatives:
Education Access: Studies repeatedly show the positive impact education and vocational training has on an individual's financial stability and the future stability of their children. We remove barriers to education through bursaries and scholarships that target students who have financial need and strong potential.
Apprenticeship and Work Experience: We create employment opportunities for individuals who are trying to enter or re-enter the workforce. In collaboration with our charity partners and community businesses we create jobs that provide trade knowledge, build experience, serve the community and ultimately give opportunity for financial independence.
Spotlights of our Opportunity Impact
Here we share stories of individual impacts from our opportunity initiatives. These stories represent the realization of our mission.
Names and personal details of individuals may be changed for privacy.
- November 2023
Inaugural Cohort for Barzilai Foundation Scholarships at University of Gibraltar
Barzilai Foundation is proud to present our inaugural cohort of recipients for the Barzilai Foundation Scholarship at the University of Gibraltar. Covering tuition and course fees the scholarship removes the financial barrier.
- October 2023
Barzilai Foundation provides 60-day vocational training program for 140 women in India
Barzilai Foundation partnered with Chetana Foundation to provide a two-month sewing and tailoring vocational training program in Andra Pradesh, India, creating new opportunities for individuals in need of earning income to support their families.
- September 2023
Hard working student perseveres despite significant life challenges
Nahla is a bright, hard-working 15-year-old Moroccan who has achieved stellar academic results despite physical disabilities. So determined to succeed and build a future, she literally crawls over obstacles to attend school daily.
- August 2023
Undergraduate Studies Bursary First Cohort of Recipients
The Barzilai Foundation has awarded its inaugural cohort of recipients for the Undergraduate Studies Bursary. Eight bursaries were awarded, investing in the future of high-potential, low-income students.
- May 2023
Access to Nursing Bursary Inaugural Cohort of Recipients
First cohort of recipients for the Barzilai Foundation Access to Nursing Bursary announced. 12 students enrolled in the University of Gibraltar course were selected representing a diverse set of experience and needs.
- February 2023
Barzilai Apprenticeship Program supports hardworking teen unexpectedly on his own:
DJ recently found himself put out on the street, along with his younger brother, and unexpectedly forced to support himself, without a job or housing. The apprenticeship program helped in providing both.
- January 2023
Barzilai Apprenticeship Program opportunity for mother to support family and impact her community:
As part of the Barzilai Apprenticeship Program, a mother of three is working directly to support other families in her community, while providing financial stability for her own.
- January 2023
Barzilai Apprenticeship Program provides path to financial independence for father of 3:
As part of the Barzilai Apprenticeship Program, a father of three supports the community through his new role as a handyman for the EV Foundation after his business is hurt by COVID pandemic.
- December 2022
Hardship grant enables ex-offender to begin studies toward a new career in Midwifery:
A 32-year-old single parent committed to getting her life back on track through training and a new career, leveraged a Barzilai Hardship Grant to get the equipment she needed for her studies.
Providing Support
Learn about our work supporting vulnerable individuals and families