Why do Indians view the EB-5 Visa program as an avenue to live, work, and study in the United States
The EB-5 Visa Program is extremely popular among Indians who want to leave India and settle in America. The EB-5 Residency Program is a type of investor visa that allows people of all nationalities to obtain permanent residency in the United States by making a specific investment in US commercial ventures.
The program allows investors to live permanently in the United States after investing at least $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area or $1,05 million in a US commercial enterprise and simultaneously generating at least 10 full-time jobs for US citizens within 2 years.
2024 Rhodes Scholarship Awarded to 11 Outstanding Canadian Students
Eleven remarkable young Canadians were awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarships for Canada this year. They will head to the University of Oxford in October 2024 for fully funded post-graduate studies, joining a cohort of over one hundred Rhodes Scholars from around the world. The Rhodes Scholarship is the world’s preeminent and oldest graduate fellowship, based at the University of Oxford since 1903. The first Canadian Rhodes Scholars took up residence in Oxford in 1904, and since that time, over a thousand Canadians have been awarded this prestigious scholarship.
UCL declares scholarship scheme for Indian students to study in UK
The UCL India Excellence Scholarships will help Indian students with an extraordinary academic record to seek full-time Master's degree studies at UCL. University College London (UCL) has declared a new scholarship plan to empower 100 of India's brightest students to study in the UK at one of the world's leading colleges.
33 scholarships will be accessible for the 2024-25 academic year, awarded to outstanding students who have or are on target to accomplish a top-notch degree. A further 67 scholarships will be granted during the next two years.
To learn more: https://www.business-standard.com/education/news/ucl-declares-scholarship-scheme-for-indian-students-to-study-in-uk-123112200763_1.html
House of Commons Library publishes updated briefing on overseas students in the UK
The House of Commons Library on Monday released an updated briefing that provides a helpful overview of international students in the UK higher education system.
As the House of Commons Library notes, the number of overseas students studying at UK universities reached 679,970 in 2021/22. The majority (559,800) were from outside the EU. The number of international students coming from EU countries has fallen significantly since Brexit.
The top ten countries of origin for first-year overseas students in 2021/22 were, in order, China, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, United States, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Ireland, and France.
To learn more: https://www.ein.org.uk/news/house-commons-library-publishes-updated-briefing-overseas-students-uk
Networking For College Admissions
In this competitive landscape that values personalized engagement and student character, students need to consider unique approaches for standing out. Networking is emerging as a critical tool for success. The Harvard Business Review specifically highlights the long-term value of networking skills, particularly for first-generation college students.
Shriya Boppana, a Carnegie Mellon University alum, presents a compelling case for the power of diverse networking strategies. Her approach was multifaceted, encompassing tours, admissions events, and strategic LinkedIn outreach. Shriya emphasizes the importance of face-to-face interactions and timely online messaging. Her strategy was about making connections as well as about understanding the cultures of her target schools. "It's crucial to be proactive and adaptable in your networking methods," Shriya explains. "Each platform and interaction offers a unique opportunity to present yourself and understand what different colleges offer."
To learn more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/avivalegatt/2023/11/19/networking-for-college-admissions/?sh=477592911470
Counselors welcome the Better FAFSA. But its delay might have consequences for students
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education announced its shorter, simplified Free Application for Federal Financial Aid, called the Better FAFSA, will be released by Dec. 31 and be available through June 30. The form, which determines eligibility for federal money and scholarships for college, is typically released in October. The Education Department said the delays are because it took some time to simplify the form.
To help make the complex form easier for students and families to fill out, the FAFSA will be narrowed down to fewer than 20 questions instead of more than 100. Advocates have called for a simpler form for years, and the Education Department expects an increase in students qualifying for federal aid because more students are expected to fill it out. But the delayed release means counselors have less time to work with more students.
Two new programs launched to attract international students for jobs in Germany
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is launching an initiative to recruit international students and graduates and qualify them as future specialists for the German labour market. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is supporting the new initiative with a total of almost 120 million euros until 2028.
“Germany is in third place in the global ranking of the most popular countries to study in. For a large number of international students, the good prospects of remaining in Germany later in their careers have already been a key factor in deciding in favour of Germany as a place to study in the past.
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