Mia Chircop, an 18-year-old student at La Trobe University in Melbourne's north-west, has already completed a first-year subject while studying human biosciences through a program that allows VCE students to study university subjects for free. The program, offered by La Trobe University, covered the $12,000 cost of her tertiary studies and provided a $140 textbook. Chircop received an early university offer in September to its physiotherapy course, which she says took the pressure off when sitting her VCE exams. She credits the support from her university professors as "incredible".
https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/how-vce-students-can-study-at-university-for-free-20250101-p5l1hj.htmlThe Tamil Nadu government's TRUST exam programme, which assesses students' reasoning and comprehension skills in mathematics, social studies, mental ability, and science, has awarded scholarships to 4,130 students from rural schools. The programme provides a monthly stipend of Rs 1,000 for four years to students from low-income families. However, the number of students scoring above 50 marks out of 100 has declined compared to the previous year, prompting calls for reforms to benefit deserving students in Tamil Nadu.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/trust-scholarship-amount-row-tn-rural-students-seeks-raise/The Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Dr. Fateh Marri, has approved a series of scholarships to support needy students across various faculties. The scholarships are funded by the SAU Endowment Fund and will provide financial assistance to deserving students in their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. The scholarships are named after notable figures who have contributed to the university and agricultural sector, including Dr. AQ Mughal, Dr. Bashir Ahmed Chandio, Dr. Bashir Ahmed Shaikh, Dr. Rajab Ali Memon, and MH Panhwar. A total of 17 students from various faculties will benefit from these scholarships, which aim to ensure that students can continue their academic journey without financial constraints.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40341095/sau-vc-approves-scholarships-for-deserving-studentsPakistan's Minister for Education Rana Sikandar Hayat highlighted the government's efforts to improve the country's education system over the past 10 months. The minister noted that the cost of publishing textbooks has been reduced from Rs14 billion to Rs6 billion by eliminating unnecessary intermediaries, and a crackdown on cheating networks was launched with the installation of security cameras in examination centers. The government also introduced technological advancements such as tech education, AI courses, and Google for Education programs, and collaborated with Google to offer IT certification courses to 300,000 youth. Additionally, a massive enrollment drive was launched to bring out-of-school children back into the education system, and stipends were distributed to female students under the Zewar-e-Taleem programme, boosting girls' education in the province. The government also launched the largest scholarship scheme in Pakistan's history, benefiting 30,000 students annually from both public and private universities.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1267401-minister-terms-2024-transformative-year-for-education-in-punjabJordan Green, director of reaching back services at Hartford Promise, notes that low-income students from inner-city areas often feel out of place in elite institutions. However, with the support of organizations like Hartford Promise, students such as Reid are able to overcome their doubts and achieve their potential. Reid's experience is a testament to the impact of mentorship and encouragement, as he credits the staff at Hartford Promise with helping him realize his academic aspirations.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/high-school-senior-gets-full-ride-scholarship-to-columbia-with-help-from-hartford-promise/3460270/Grab Philippines has awarded full-ride college scholarships to six exceptional freshmen students through the GrabScholar program, providing them with comprehensive scholarship packages to pursue courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Business at their chosen universities. The recipients are from diverse regions of the Philippines and are poised to become the next generation of leaders and trailblazers.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/12/20/entertainment-lifestyle/college-freshmen-receive-best-christmas-gift-full-scholarships-from-grab/2025553The Commission on Higher Education awarded stipends to 933 students in Ilocos Norte province through its Tulong-Dunong Program, aiming to alleviate financial burdens for rural students. The program supported students enrolled at four local higher education institutions: Mariano Marcos State University, Data Center College of Laoag, Northern Christian College, and Divine Word College of Laoag.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/12/19/campus-press/ilocos-norte-students-receive-stipend-from-ched/2024093The Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) has approved 10 scholarships for Palestinian students for the academic session 2025-2026. The initiative aims to provide opportunities for higher education and skill development in science, technology, engineering, and allied health sciences. The scholarship package includes fee waivers, free hostel accommodation, and monthly stipends of PKR 10,000 for female students and PKR 25,000 for male students. This gesture of solidarity is led by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rauf-I-Azam, who views education as a powerful tool to uplift communities in distress. The Coordinator General of COMSTECH, Prof Dr Muhammad Iqbal Chaudhary, thanked the Vice Chancellor for this initiative, stating that it will help displaced scholars and scientists pursue their research studies at GCUF.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40337971/gcuf-approves-scholarships-for-palestinian-studentsThe Indonesian government has announced that it will implement a new scholarship program, known as SNBP (Sekolah Nasional Berprestasi), which aims to provide scholarships to high-achieving students. The program is based on academic and non-academic achievements, and will be implemented in schools with National School Identification Numbers. Schools accredited A will receive 45% of the quota, while those accredited B will get 30%, and C will receive 10%. Students eligible for the scholarship are high school seniors in 2025 who have outstanding achievements. Registration for the program is open from January 6 to 31, 2025, with schools required to fill out student reports in the School and Student Database System (PDSS).
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