Finding a job can take time, not to talk of the process to it. In fact, it can often take about 3-9 months to land your dream job. Whether you’ve just started your search, you’ve been submitting applications for a while, preparing for interviews or waiting for an offer letter, here are some things to do while waiting for a job, to stay competitive and motivated while waiting to hear back from employers. Apply for other jobs Applying for jobs can be a really strenuous process, so you likely want to do anything you can to increase your chances of…
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Scholarship name: Carleton Entrance and Prestige Scholarships Country: Canada Awarding Body: Carleton University Carleton University has one of the most generous scholarship and bursary programs in Canada. Last year, more than 15,700 scholarships and bursaries totaling over $31.9 million were awarded to undergraduate students. Carleton has a variety of scholarship options for international students. These include entrance scholarships and prestige scholarships. Carleton Entrance Scholarship: If you have been admitted to Carleton with an admission average of 80 percent or better and meet language requirements, you will automatically be considered for a renewable entrance scholarship. The admission average we use is…
Scholarship name: UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship Country: United Kingdom Awarding Body: University College London The UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship aims to enable and encourage international students from low income backgrounds to pursue full-time Undergraduate degree studies at UCL. Level/Field of study: Bachelor’s Degree Programme in any subject offered at the University Number of Awards: Up to 30 scholarships are available in 2023/24. Target group: International students from low income background Scholarship value/duration: There are 10 awards of full tuition fees & maintenance and 20 awards of full tuition fees. The scholarship is tenable for the normal duration of the programme Eligibility:…
Scholarship name: Harvard University MBA Scholarship Country: United States Awarding Body: Boustany Foundation The Harvard MBA is one of the world’s leading business programmes, taught at one of the world’s most prestigious Universities. The Boustany MBA Harvard Scholarship is granted once every two years for a two year course at Harvard Business School. The Scholarship offers the following: • Financial aid amounting to 75% of the tuition fees • Travel and accommodation expenses related to the internship. The next Scholarship will be awarded for the class commencing Autumn 2023. Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have an excellent academic background and show considerable promise.…
The UK Teacher visa (also known as Tier 5 (Government Authorised Exchange) visa) allows individuals to come to the UK to take up a teaching role in an educational institution. Eligibility You must the following to be eligible for a UK Teacher visa : Have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship from your sponsor (i.e., the UK educational institution you will be working for) Score 40 points on the Points-Based System (PBS) assessment, which includes: 30 points for having a valid Certificate of Sponsorship 10 points for meeting the maintenance (financial) requirements Be able to provide proof of knowledge of English…
Scholarship name: Orange Knowledge Programme Country: The Netherlands Awarding Body: Netherlands Government The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to advance the development of the capacity, knowledge and quality of both individuals as well as organisations both in the field of higher and vocational education and in other fields related to the priority themes in the programme countries. Host Institution: Dutch Universities that offer OKP qualified programmes/courses. Level/Field(s) of study: Scholarships are available for a selection of short courses (round 1: duration 2 weeks to 12 months; round 2: duraiton 2 weeks to 7 months) and master’s programmes (duration 12 – 24…
Scholarship name: Generation Google Scholarship Country: Europe, the Middle East, and Africa Awarding Body: Google The General Google Scholarship (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) is intended for female university students majoring in computer science or a related field at a school in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. 7,000 EUR award (or local equivalent) Deadline: Typically in mid-December 2023 Applicants must: Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university. Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited university in Europe, Middle East or Africa for…
Scholarship name: The Humphrey Fellowship Program Country: United States Awarding Body: U.S Department of State The Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright Exchange, builds connections between U.S. and foreign leaders to advance solutions to the most pressing global challenges, from combatting climate change, to protecting human rights, increasing access to education, and building global health security. It is fully funded by the U.S Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education. The Humphrey Fellowship Program was founded in 1978 to honor the late Senator and Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey. President Jimmy Carter announced the establishment of the Humphrey…
Scholarship name: King Abdulaziz University Scholarship for International Students Country: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Awarding Body: King Abdulaziz University King Abdulaziz University (KAU) was founded in 1967 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Designed by English architect John Elliott. In 2016, it was ranked the top Arab university by Times Higher Education. The Scholarship Privileges includes: A monthly bursary, A preparation allowance when coming for the first time, The candidate would receive the health care, Providing an accommodation and facilities, Subsidized meals can be provided for International students, Allowance for printing the thesis for postgraduate students, An allowance for shipping books (when graduated), Providing…
Compared to top universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other English-speaking countries, Canada offers degrees that are much easier on your wallet. Canada has a reputation for one of the best education systems in the world, and its universities are no exception. Studying in another country can sound daunting, but making that happen in an English-speaking, first-world country makes it easier for international students to get along. Below are 9 schools you can attend in Canada for cheap in 2023. 1. Brandon University Brandon University is a renowned higher education institute in Canada that offers undergraduate, graduate,…