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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
UAE emerges as key alternative for international students with 100% scholarships & global transfers
With growing concerns over US student visa issues, universities in the United Arab Emirates are seeing a sharp increase in international applications. Institutions across the UAE are offering scholarships, easy visa processes, and global transfer options to attract students, especially those rethinking plans to study in the United States, according to a report by Gulf News. The shift comes amid policy uncertainty in the US, where international students are facing unpredictable visa outcomes. A proclamation by former US President Donald Trump, although temporarily blocked by a federal judge, had raised concerns by attempting to ban foreign students from attending institutions like Harvard . Many students are now seeking countries with more stable policies. To meet this growing interest, UAE universities are offering new incentives. Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) launched an Excellence Scholarship for the September 2025 intake, which includes up to 100% tuition fee waivers for top-performing postgraduate students. Camille Assouline, Head of Communications at SUAD, said to Gulf News, 'To support outstanding postgraduate students, we've launched a new Excellence Scholarship for the September 2025 intake, offering up to 100 per cent off tuition fees for top-ranked applicants from globally ranked universities.' She added, 'Awards are based on academic performance and IELTS results – making internationally recognised education more accessible to top talent.' As per the report by Gulf News, Gulf Medical University (GMU) is holding international webinars, campus visits, and digital sessions to guide students. Professor Manda Venkatramana, Acting Chancellor of GMU, told Gulf News, 'These initiatives aim to provide clarity, guidance, and direct engagement with our academic advisors and admissions team. We see this moment as more than just a recruitment opportunity – it's a chance to position the UAE as a long-term leader in global medical and health sciences education.' (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Universities are also offering flexibility in campus options. Heriot-Watt University 's Go Global programme allows students to transfer freely between its campuses in Dubai, Edinburgh, and Kuala Lumpur. Professor Dame Heather McGregor, Provost and Vice Principal at Heriot-Watt Dubai, told Gulf News, 'Should students want to study in the UK at a later stage, Heriot-Watt allows them to freely transfer between our campuses.' Live Events MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ Trump administration's visa delays drive surge in UAE university applications How Trump's America is driving away the brightest minds in the world « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Yahoo
Applications now open for SMWC summer camp
Applications are now open for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's C.A.M.P., which runs from June 9 through 13. C.A.M.P. — Challenging Ambitions and Maximizing Potential — is made possible by a grant from Lily Endowment Inc., through its Indiana Youth Programs on Campus initiative. C.A.M.P. at The Woods is a one-week daily campus program at SMWC for rising high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors. Applications for C.A.M.P. at The Woods are due by March 14. There are four course options for students who are admitted to the program. Each program can have up to 10 students. The Go Global classes have a study abroad component, which will take place in the fall. Each student who completes their C.A.M.P course will earn two college credits. The course options are: • Go Global - GL 150: Leaders of Positive Change students will be traveling abroad to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador • Go Global - EQ 150: Introduction to Equine Industry students will be traveling to Ireland • Go Global - NU 150: Nurses for the Future students will be traveling to London, England • ED 150: STEM Applications in the Elementary Classroom An informational session will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Woods Student Center, located in the Rooney Center. The event provides an opportunity for prospective participants and their families to learn more about the program. To register for "Into C.A.M.P. at The Woods," visit
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ukraine aid groups cut services, scramble for cash after US funding shock
By Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) - Some 150 Ukrainian teenagers from northeastern areas near the frontlines of the war with Russia had already packed their bags to travel west for an educational retreat far from the shelling and fighting. Their plans were abruptly cancelled. Tetiana Kovryga, head of a Ukrainian NGO called GoGlobal, said she had to suspend the trip for the youths from the Sumy and Kharkiv regions after President Donald Trump paused development assistance from the U.S. Agency for International Development. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. "It was difficult. Not only for the children. I had a meeting with the team this morning, and I was very emotional; I carefully chose every word," Kovryga told Reuters. Sitting in a small room lined with boxes full of goods that had been prepared for the cancelled trip, Kovryga added that she had to pause two other projects and was considering downsizing her team of 50 people. GoGlobal, an educational foundation that focuses on supporting the young in frontline areas where frequent air raid alerts and Russian bombardments disrupt classes, is one of many in Ukraine affected by the review and 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign aid. After nearly three years of war against Russian forces, cash-strapped Ukraine channels the bulk of state revenues to fund its armed forces and produce and purchase weapons. Kyiv relies on foreign aid to pay pensions and public sector wages as well as to finance social and humanitarian projects. Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, the United States has been a major supplier of both military assistance and development aid. USAID has provided Ukraine with $2.6 billion in humanitarian aid, $5 billion in development assistance and more than $30 billion in direct budget support, according to the agency. Many local communities rely on aid and donor support to fund initiatives in education, health, energy, agriculture and infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said military assistance was not affected by Trump's foreign aid freeze, but he voiced concern over the funding pause for what he described as "critically important projects" to support the economy, energy, infrastructure, health and veterans. "I have already given instructions to do some key things with our internal funds and also to talk to Europeans," Zelenskiy said on Wednesday in his daily address to the nation, adding the government would prioritise economic stability and veterans' programmes. SCRAMBLING FOR NEW FUNDS Ukrainian government data shows the United States was a development partner in more than 100 projects ranging from investment and exports to sponsoring media, enhancing energy supplies and supporting veterans, young people and scientists. With Ukraine's budget deficit running at about $38 billion this year, the number of projects the government can support from its own coffers was likely to be limited, according to economic analysts and NGOs. Reuters spoke to 10 NGO leaders and representatives from across affected projects. They said the abrupt pause in U.S. funding came as a shock to communities exhausted by wartime challenges, and they were scrambling for new sources of funding. "We have not been able to pay salaries or any expenses since January 24. It was a big shock for our team because it was very unexpected," Ivona Kostina, co-founder of a group called Veteran Hub that supports war veterans and their families. Veteran Hub briefly suspended its support hotline serving more than 1,300 people every month, and also shut down one of its two centres in the central town of Vinnytsia where 700 people visited monthly for support and advice, Kostina said. However, the hub's centre in Kyiv and three mobile support groups operating in six regions were still working and the team was pressing on with research and other projects, she added. The Veteran Hub, along with some other aid groups and independent media outlets Reuters spoke to, has appealed for private and corporate donations to maintain operations. Kostina said that the response so far had been "overwhelming", allowing the charity to resume its hotline for now. But community activists worried about the future of groups serving the public if the U.S. aid freeze becomes permanent. Ukrainian businesses are struggling with rising costs and lower profits, the population is getting poorer amid double-digit inflation and higher taxes. Many people already donate regularly to support the army. Even if U.S. aid resumes, several NGOs said it would be a challenge to keep their teams at a time of severe staff shortages in Ukraine as the war drains the labour force.
