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Hamad Bin Khalifa University of Qatar is offering a fully funded research scholarship for interested students. The last date to apply for the scholarship is 1st February, 2024. The scholarship is also available for students who want to pursue Masters. Several disciplines come under the category of subjects that are eligible for scholarship. This includes law, humanities, public health, Islamic studies, life sciences and public policy.
Students will be selected on the basis of merit. All the interested students are required to submit a proper CV with details of their previous academic records. Selected students will get a monthly stipend of Rs.1,71,000 per month for PhD and Rs.1,14,000 for Masters. Tuition fee, return ticket and accommodation will be covered by the university. For married students, family accommodation will be provided.
The last date to apply for CBSE merit scholarship for single girl children is 18 October 2023. This scholarship is specifically meant for single girl children who are exceptionally well in studies. Students selected under the scholarship will receive monthly aid from the government for the purpose of their higher education. This scholarship is only meant for students who are a single child of their parents and a girl. The eligibility criteria for scholarship is to be enrolled in class 11th or class 12th at the time of application. The student must have scored at least 60% marks in their class 10th examination. Also the fees of the institution must not be more than Rs.1500 per month. Even NRI students are also eligible for the scholarship.
In the last few years, the international education scenario has expanded a lot. Countries have realised the importance of international students and their contribution to the economy. Lately Indian students have shown increasing interest in studying abroad . The number of applications by Indian students for studying abroad have grown multifold. Students from tier 2 and tier 3 cities have shown increasing interest in studying in international universities. The cost of studying abroad is not at all affordable.
Also, it is not possible for everyone to secure a scholarship. Most of the students take help from education loans to study abroad. This is the reason why most of the Indian financial institutions have seen an increase in loan applications in the past years
Canada has been a very popular study abroad destination for Indian students for the longest time. The recent spat between the two countries scared students across the borders about the immigration process. Although assurance has been provided from both the ends, there is still no official statement. Keeping the interest of Indians to study in Canada, many favourable rules have been made to make immigration much smoother for Indian students.
Most visa applications are processed within 60 days. The special SDS programme also allows students from specific countries to come to Canada for higher education and work. At present it is compulsory for all international students who want to study in Canada to receive an acceptance letter from designated learning institutes of the country to get a study permit. However, due to the political tensions between India and Canada, many things have become uncertain. Students who have received acceptance letters from accredited universities of Canada are unable to get visas.
CBSE has recently announced the commencement of the central sector scheme of scholarship for college and university students. Interested students can apply for the same on the scholarship portal. The last date to apply for this scholarship is 31st December, 2023. Students who were already selected for the scholarship in previous years can reapply for the same.
All the applications will be verified by the officers before shortlisting students. The scholarship is sponsored by the Ministry of Education. Students are selected on the basis of need and merit.
The diversity visa programme 2025 is open for applicants. People interested in moving to the US can apply for the same. The registration can be done for a limited time from 4th October, 2023 to 7th November, 2023. This is a popular option for immigrants from eligible countries. Every year, the US receives thousands of applications under this visa programme out of which only a few were selected. The aim of the programme is to provide opportunities to people from diverse backgrounds and give them the ability to study and work in the US.
Every year around 55,000 visas under the diversity program are offered to immigrants. The selection process is very random like a lottery system. If an applicant is selected, then he or she is eligible to apply for the visa and appear for the interview. Upon the successful verification of documents and passing of the interview round, the person is eligible to move to the US. Some eligible countries for the visa programme are Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Mexico, Philippines, Nigeria, and many more
The French government will be introducing new scholarships for international students to attract at least 30,000 international students by 2030. Recently Francis also introduced a five-year post study work visa for international students who decide to study in France. Any student pursuing a Masters program and spending at least one semester in France for their program is eligible for the work visa. The French government has understood the power of international students and their contribution in the economy of the major superpowers of the world. From India, there has been an annual 10 to 15% increase in the number of students going to France for higher education. Currently more than 50 institutions from France are conducting fairs all across India to educate students about the benefits of studying in France.
IELTS and TOEFL are the major language proficiency tests that international students have to take. In India, there has been 53% growth in the number of test takers for these exams. But over time students have started questioning the short validity period of these two exams. As per the rules, both IELTS and TOEFL are eligible for 24 months. After that the eligibility of these two tests expire and students have to retake them. Most students believe that this is a way of making money as nobody actually forgets a language in two years. English is a compulsory language for most of the schools in India. Majority of the students applying for international universities have studied English during their high school and the medium of education during higher education is also in English. In such a case, the validity period of language proficiency tests should be extended as it will help in saving a lot of money.
Indians now successfully represent 10% of the total visas processed by the US’s immigration department. 20% of the total visas granted to Indians account for student visas. More than 1 million visas have been granted to Indians so far. The highest number of student visas have been granted in the months of June, July and August.
Post pandemic, the United States of America has become a lot more lenient for Indian students than before. Recently the President of the US, Joe Biden visited India for the G20 summit. Both the countries expressed their desire to continue the transfer of international students and to promote smooth immigration.
Due to the political tensions between India and Canada, no new visas are being issued between the two countries. International students from India who are currently studying in Canada are unable to go back to their homes in India. Due to this problem many students who had already booked tickets in advance are now left stranded as they do not have a visa.
As of now, no official statement has been released by either of the countries. As of now all the delegates of both the countries have gone back to their respective countries. International students from India who have been accepted by the universities of Canada are waiting for their visas to get accepted.
To secure admission in a top management institution it is very important to write an impressive statement of purpose that sets you apart from other students. Here are some of the top SOP strategies for students who want to get into business schools.
Research about the program that you want to choose
Awareness is one of the top qualities that a business school aspirant can have. Try to gain all the knowledge that you can regarding your program and the business school that you are aiming for.
Highlight your unique qualities
Writing a statement of purpose is like craftsmanship. You have to be extremely careful about what you decide to write and what you have to eliminate. Always try to avoid writing basic things. Try to include things that will set you apart from other candidates.
Show your academic journey like a story
Try to make your academic journey sound like a story from your middle school to your high school, and all the challenges that you faced in between and how you overcame them. Talk about your interests, other than studies, and what have you done in that field.
Use concise language
Try to avoid exaggerating things and use as few words as possible. Your statement of purpose should be an easy read for the selection committee and shouldn't take much time for them to assess you as a person.
The University grants commission has made it compulsory for all the Indian colleges and universities to disclose the tuition fees and the hostel charges to increase transparency. UGC will take all this compiled information to put it on its website. This will make it a lot easier for students from different parts of the country and international students to compare the tuition fees of various universities. Also since UGC is such a big organisation, students can also completely trust the information shown on the website. The universities will also have to update information related to accreditations, international rankings and infrastructural development. This will reduce inconvenience for students at all levels during the admission process.
A lot of Indian students who want to study in the US face a problem of high tuition fees. But fortunately the United States of America offers a lot of scholarships to Indian students on the basis of need and merit. Here are some of the top scholarships that Indian students who want to study in the US can apply for.
The United Kingdom has significantly increased the visa fees for various types of visas. This will impact students, skilled workers, dependents and a lot of other sections of people who plan on coming to the UK. Students and tourists will have to consider the high cost of visa application before applying for a visit to the UK. Settlement and citizenship visas have increased by 20%, whereas work in visiting visas have increased by 15% in cost. As per the UK government, the increase is the part of a larger level reform that the UK government is trying to implement for the betterment of both immigrants and citizens. It has been found that despite the hike in the Visa fees, students applying for UK visas have still not gone down in the past week. The exact picture will be clearer in the coming days but the high cost of visa is going to be a major roadblock for many students and immigrants.
Japan is one of the top countries when it comes to introducing new technology to the world. Japanese companies are known for their top notch work, culture and outstanding performance. It also offers conducive living and studying opportunities to students. The country has grown economically through the past years which is why the standard of education and living is pretty high. Most students who want to study in Japan are unaware of the top exams that the country requires international students to take. Here are some of the top exams that international students interested in studying in Japan must take.
Examination for Japanese Iniversities- EJU
EJU is an important exam for students who want to take admission in any of the 479 universities of Japan. The exam was held in November and it is currently available in various countries.
Japanese language proficiency test
This test is meant for non-native students who want to get into Japanese universities. This basically assesses the conceptual clarity of the person in Japanese language.
Unified common entrance exam
This entrance exam is only asked by certain universities in Japan. It's not meant for all the students and all Japanese universities. Mainly students from the field of medicine and dental programs are asked to appear for the exam.
English proficiency test
It is also very important for international students to appear for an English proficiency test like IELTS or TOEFL to get into a Japanese University.
Canadian International School, Bangalore has announced a scholarship for bright students for the session 2024-2025. The scholarship program is open to all students from grade 9th for the IGCSE and for grade 11th for IBDP program. It is required to score at least 80% in your previous grade to be eligible for the scholarship. The criteria for selection will be based on academic achievements, extra curricular activities, and athletic achievements. Some other significant achievements in the field of arts and leadership will also be counted. After selecting students on the basis of their application, they will have to appear for a test in English and Mathematics.
The mission of CIS behind providing this scholarship is to make sure that the deserving students get the opportunity to study in top quality schools.
The University of Sydney is offering a scholarship to students who are interested to pursue psychology in neuroscience from the University of Sydney. The scholarship will offer an annual statement of US$37,000 to the selected students. Students receiving an unconditional acceptance letter from the University of Sydney’s psychology department to pursue PhD are eligible for the scholarship. Students applying for the scholarship must have atleast an honours or a masters degree.
The selected student will continue to receive the staff and throughout their PhD research tenure only if they maintain a particular academic track.
Delhi University will start the registration process for mop up round on 11th October, 2023. The admission will begin for the leftover seats in various colleges under different programmes. Candidates will be offered the seeds by 20th October, 2023. The admission will be done on the basis of merit. Students will have to visit the official website of Delhi University for registration. Candidates applying for the mop up round will have to submit all the necessary documents including class 10th and 12th mark sheet as well as transfer certificate and migration certificate. Many seats are still left unoccupied in Delhi University. it is also an opportunity for students who previously missed out on filling forms during the other cut-offs.
The University of Southampton is currently ranked 81st worldwide. Currently more than 10,000 international students from 130 countries are studying in the university. For the presidential or dean competitive scholarship, students are generally advised to start applying before the end of December. To be eligible for the scholarship it is compulsory to score at least 70% marks in your masters. Other than this, minimum 7 IELTS bands are required by the student. Also students must write a statement of purpose while submitting their application. The University of Southampton has a very holistic way of selecting students for scholarships. This means that the university doesn't only give weightage to students who have scored extremely well in their schools. The university pays equal attention towards students who perform well in extracurriculars.
The UK student visa delays have become a major concern for the students of India. The United Kingdom is one of the most favourable destinations to study abroad for Indian students. But recently Indian students have faced delays in processing of student visas from the country's end. Many students who have been accepted by the top universities of the UK have not been able to start their courses on time due to this. Students have already paid lakhs of rupees in tuition fees and are still waiting for a response from the immigration department of the UK. Due to prolonged stretches of waiting time, students have become extremely desperate and are asking for immediate response. The United Kingdom has yet to release an official statement regarding the same.
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