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50 students from the OBC category were selected for study abroad scholarships by the state government. The students had been waiting for the reimbursement for a very long time as most of them had already taken admission in universities and paid the tuition fees. The money that has been released will be distributed among 32 students from the current year and two students from the previous year. This is totally based on the document verification process and the rest of the students will have to re-submit their documents.
The selected students had been worried for a very long time since they were not receiving any update regarding the approval and reimbursement of the scholarship. The students had taken loans from various sources to pay the tuition fees and now were desperately waiting for the scholarship amount.
As per the Open Doors 2023 Report on International Educational Exchange, the United States of America welcomed more than 10,57,188 international students in 2023. There has been a 12% increase in the number of international students that went to the US in 2023 as compared to the previous year. The number of Indian students who went to the US in the academy course 2022-2023 has reached an all-time high. 2,68,923 students from India went to the US in the previous academic year. China remains at the top with the number of 2,89,523 students. as per the report 70% of the Indian students are prioritising undergraduate programmes among international students. 80% of the institutions in the US are prioritising graduate program outreach among international students.
In 2022, the state government of Maharashtra increased the number of overseas education scholarships for OBC students from 10 to 50 annually. 50 students were promised to be helped by the government to study abroad by providing financial support. For the session 2023, all the selected students have started classes with their respective international universities but are yet to receive the scholarship. Many students have already paid for all the expenses by taking out a loan or not waiting to receive the scholarship amount. The officials said that most of the students will receive the scholarship amount by the end of November since the documents are under review by the state government. The officials have said that initially the expenses had to be borne by the students and it is only later on that the scholarship will be given in the form of reimbursement.
The application process for Erasmus Mundus scholarship 2024 will end very soon. The application process started on 16th October and will end on 1st December. This scholarship is a part of the Erasmus+ initiative which is a European program and supports training, innovation and learning in Europe. The scholarship is fully funded by the European Commission and every year more than 3000 students are selected for the scholarship.
Candidates from almost all the countries are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The scholarship is based on merit. You can check the official website of the scholarship initiative to see the list of the programs you can pursue. You can also apply on the official portal by submitting all your documents.
Golden visa is a very popular concept among people who migrate to a new country by investing large amounts of money. This gives them the ability to stay in a country and the opportunity to live their life like any normal citizen in the country, without having to go through any problem. In a lot of cases, Golden Visa also comes with a temporary residence permit, but it does get permanent eventually. Some countries also offer golden visas with permanent residence as well.
Golden passports, on the other hand, don't come with any minimum time constraints and an individual gets an instant permanent residence. It is almost like getting citizenship of a country. Most of the countries in the world do not allow any individual to have dual citizenship, which is why a person may have to give up on the citizenship of their native country for the sake of a golden passport.
The higher education authority of Odisha will be providing special grants to public and private universities of the state to organise competition among students. These competitions will be organised in the fields of sports, culture, art, debating, and social work related activities. colleges with the strength of 100 to 150 students will get a grant of Rs.1.5 lakhs from the government. Colleges that have a strength of 200 to 500 will get Rs.3 lakhs. Rs.4 lakhs will be given to institutions that have a strength between 500 to 1000. At last a special fund of Rs.6 lakhs will be given to institutions having more than 1000 students and Rs. 9 lakhs to institutions with more than 2000 students. This is a new scheme under the Integrated Youth Development Programme by the state government of Odisha.
The number of students going to foreign countries for higher education from India will jump from 1 million in 2019 to 2 million in 2025. There has been a significant increase year by year and it is expected that the total number of students going abroad from India will be 2 million by 2025. The enrolment of Indian students remains highly concentrated in countries like the US, the UK, Canada and Australia. The direct spending on foreign education from Indian students has been $47 billion in 2022. This figure indicates the total cost of education, including the tuition fees, the accommodation and travelling expenses. It is projected that the total out won't cost will reach $70 billion by 2025, considering the increasing number of students going abroad. Most of the students who go to international universities for higher education prefer pursuing a masters degree.
If you are currently considering Germany as a potential study abroad destination then it is essential that you know about the top scholarship opportunities for international students there. Here are the top seven scholarships in Germany that, as an international student, you must be aware of.
After much contemplation and research, UGC has finally released its framework to attract the top universities from the world open campus in India. This initiative is in alignment with the new education policy under which the government of India aims to bring international education at the doorstep of the country. Opening global campuses in India will not only make international education accessible but also affordable. The application portal for international universities to open a campus in India has also been started. Interested universities can register themselves on the portal and fill the application form.
Some important parameters are that UGC will take care of our innovative programmes, interactive collaborations and affordability. The condition to open the campus in India for any university is that it shall be under the top 500 global University list. It's not the top 500 global University list in the university shall be in at least one top 500 global subject wise ranking university list.
More than 250 Private BEd colleges in West Bengal have got their license cancelled. These colleges will no longer be allowed to give admission to students in the programs from next academy year. The West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration has taken this decision over the lack of infrastructure in these colleges. WBUTTEPA has, however, given permission to 350 other colleges to continue with their programmes.
The colleges that have been denied the permission to teach students have violated the principles and guidelines given by NCTE. There is not adequate student to teacher ratio, classroom facilities and practical related facilities present. There are currently more than 600 Private BEd colleges and more than 25 state government B.Ed. colleges in West Bengal right now.
The UK has become one of the top study abroad destinations for international students in the past few years. One of the most important reasons why the UK is becoming so popular among international students including Indians is the graduate visa scheme. This allows international students who have completed their bachelors degree and masters degree from the UK to stay back in the country for two years. Students who have completed their PhD can stay in the UK for three years. As per reports getting a graduate visa is one of the top driving factors in attracting so many students from different countries of the world. Indian students make up the largest student population in the UK with 42% of the total study visas from the UK being granted to Indian students. There has been a 54% increase in the number of students going to the UK from India in 2022 to 2023. Out of all the programs, the one-year Masters program is the most popular among students.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India has officially announced the National Higher Education scholarship for ST students. Students can submit their applications for both selection and renewal of scholarships. This scholarship is specifically available for students from the ST community. Students from other backgrounds are not eligible for the scholarship. Under the scholarship students from the underprivileged, ST community will get financial support for pursuing their higher education in India. Students can apply for the scholarship directly on the national scholarship portal. After submitting the documents, the scholarship committee will assess everything and students will be shortlisted. Students who were already selected for the scholarship the previous year can also apply for renewal.
India's Delhi University and Hiroshima University from Japan have signed a joint agreement to promote research opportunities among both the university's students. The purpose of this initiative is to collaborate and introduce global standards of research for students. This will promote joint research, faculty exchange, student exchange, and many such other things.
A lot of other initiatives will be introduced with time and will be beneficial for both the reputation of the universities and the career of the students. The two universities have also discussed renewing the MoU after the period gets over. The renewal will be done after carefully observing the progress made.
Students going to the UK often choose the Masters program as it has better employment prospects. Other than MBA, there are a lot of professional degrees that you can pursue that will offer you promising job opportunities. Here are some specialised degrees other than MBA that you can pursue from the UK in 2024.
All of these degrees are offered by multiple institutes in the UK. For more information regarding fees, accommodation and job opportunities, you can check the official website of the universities offering these courses
Students going to the UK often choose the Masters program as it has better employment prospects. Other than MBA, there are a lot of professional degrees that you can pursue that will offer you promising job opportunities. Here are some specialised degrees other than MBA that you can pursue from the UK in 2024.
All of these degrees are offered by multiple institutes in the UK. For more information regarding fees, accommodation and job opportunities, you can check the official website of the universities offering these courses
Before you decide to migrate to a new country as an international student, it is very important to ensure your safety and well-being. Embarking on this journey can be a tough decision but eventually it is extremely beneficial for your career. Having health and travel insurance is a good way to enjoy your safety in a foreign land. In fact, many foreign countries mandate having a travel and health visa for international students. A basic health insurance will provide you financial support for any kind of injury or health emergency that you face while studying in a foreign country.
Travel insurance is also very beneficial in terms of travel safety. In case your flight gets delayed or cancelled, you will receive full financial support to book another flight. In case your luggage gets lost during your flight then you will also be provided with compensation to the same. If you face any medical emergency during your travel, then evacuation and medical assistance will all be looked after by your health insurance company.
UGC has finally released the much awaited guidelines for foreign higher education institutes. Under these regulations, all the foreign universities that intend to establish an international campus in India must be in the top 500 universities list globally over the university must be in the top 500 universities list subject wise ranking. Also two or more international institutes are allowed to collaborate and open an overseas campus in India.
Foreign higher education institutions will also be allowed to open multiple campuses in India, but only with the permission of UGC. Each of the campuses should be separately affiliated by UGC. To establish a campus, international institutes will be required to get a Letter of Intent from UGC. After getting a Letter of Intent, international institutions will have to establish a campus within two years.
Japan is known for providing education that not only focuses on the academic development of the individual but also individual and characteristic development. To accelerate its study abroad industry, the Japanese government and private institutions also offer a lot of scholarships to international students. Here are the top scholarships that you can avail in Japan as an international student in 2024.
Reservation Program For Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship
This is designed for privately funded international students who want to take a mission in higher education institutes of Japan. The scholarship is provided on a need basis so students who have faced financial difficulty will be given more preference.
Japanese Government Scholarship
There are two ways to apply for this scholarship. One is to apply through the Ministry of education after being recommended by the Japanese Embassy. Second is directly applying through MEXT after being recommended by a Japanese University.
St George’s University School of Medicine Grenada, Caribbean is inviting applications for the year 2024-2025. The university is inviting applications for the January intake of 2024. candidates are able to get into the university through rolling intakes of January, April and August. Many students might have doubts about starting their medical degree in Jhanvi. But it has a lot of advantages. One being less competition as not a lot of students apply for January intake. The other being time management. You do not end up wasting your whole one year and start with your degree on time, even if you miss out on the September intake.
As a medical student, you will have to give several exams during your second year of medical degree. With January intake you get enough time to prepare for these exams.
Applications for the Reliance Foundation Postgraduate scholarship are now available on the official website of the reliance foundation group. The last date to apply for the scholarship is 17th December, 2023. The scholarship is specifically meant for students who are in their first year of postgraduate program in the field of computer science, artificial intelligence, mathematics, and electrical engineering etc.
Hundred students will be selected through an elaborate selection process consisting of evaluating applications, conducting Aptitude tests and taking interviews. Students will be giving scholarships up to Rs.6 lakhs to support their education. The scholarship is totally merit-based and will be given to students who show exceptional qualities like leadership, problem-solving, exceptional thinking and other such things.
