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Addressing Scholarships’ Equity Problem

Inside Higher Ed

Addressing Scholarships’ Equity Problem Liam Knox Fri, 07/26/2024 - 03:00 AM A new Common App report highlights the challenge of getting scholarship money into the hands of those who need it most—and proposes solutions to make it happen. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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Over 140 Indian students awarded Erasmus scholarships in 2024

The PIE News

The students, 75 women and 71 men, have been awarded the coveted scholarship for a two-year master’s program, and hail from prominent higher education institutions in India. India has traditionally been the largest beneficiary of the program with over 2,000 students receiving the scholarship since its inception in 2004.

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Idaho Scholarship Program a Boon for Students and State

Inside Higher Ed

Idaho Scholarship Program a Boon for Students and State jessica.blake@… Mon, 01/22/2024 - 03:00 AM The workforce development scholarship helps students get the education and training they need to meet state workforce needs. Demand for the scholarships has been higher than expected. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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ACU launches new marine scholarships

The PIE News

Scholarships for marine science research degrees driven by the Association of Commonwealth Universities have been announced for students from Ghana, India, Bangladesh and Belize. There will be a total of 56 scholarships available under the program, and will fund “a range of courses” in the area of marine science.

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Understanding Academic Exile After the 2024 Election

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s a label that marks us as “unwelcome” and our scholarship as “controversial.” And while it’s incredibly unsettling, I believe there’s a powerful irony here – when we’re pressured and marginalized, our scholarship often grows stronger and more urgent. Our voices not only tell untold stories but demand new ways of thinking.

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Positive Partnership: Targeted Support for Scholarship Students Aids Retention

Inside Higher Ed

The University of South Carolina launched an initiative to provide personalized advising for learners on scholarships who are at risk of losing financial aid. Since 2021, around 2,500 students have maintained their scholarships as a result.

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Maharashtra puts curbs on scholarship for marginalised students

The PIE News

In such a scenario, initiatives like Maharashtra’s Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship Scheme are beneficial for marginalised students who can pursue their study abroad dreams. Many global scholarships increase their stipends yearly to match inflation. My classes were supposed to start in August. asserted Kendre.