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UW Gets Google Gift to Diversify Computer Science Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Washington (UW) and Google have announced a $400,000 gift from the tech giant that will go towards efforts to diversify the field of K-12 computer science education. Computer science is one of America’s most critical fields. Ko Th e lack of diversity is mirrored in the computer science teaching force.

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India announces scholarships but Afghan students remain skeptical

The PIE News

India has announced 1,000 scholarships for Afghan nationals wishing to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate courses online from Indian universities for 2024/25. The scholarships, which will cover the tuition fees of Afghan students, are not applicable for stipends or other dues.

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Unis and agencies work to leverage Bangladeshi market

The PIE News

“Key subject area interests include engineering, business management, and computer science, with growing interest for biological sciences and liberal arts.” The need for scholarships is high similar to other South Asian countries,” said Khanna.

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Community College Student Leaders Selected for Prestigious DREAM Scholars Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This year's DREAM Scholars are pursuing degrees ranging from computer science to pre-law, while also using their voices to advocate for members of their community with similar backgrounds." Each scholar will receive a scholarship to support their continued education or personal development. Dr. Karen A.

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“Too good to be true” – the young Africans receiving international scholarships

The PIE News

So when he received a fully-funded scholarship to study over 3,000 miles away at the University of Edinburgh, he couldn’t believe it – and, at first, his family didn’t. “My Ngwambe is one of the nearly 45,000 young Africans who has received a scholarship from the Mastercard Foundation. My mum thought it was a scam,” he laughs. “It

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EY and UAlbany Partner to Develop Future Business Leaders

Insight Into Diversity

Students from various disciplines, including business, cybersecurity, informatics, and computer science, can apply to the program. Additionally, the firm offers virtual internships and supports the EY Intern Scholarship Fund, providing needs-based awards to those participating in EY internships.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham Awarded $4.6 Million Grant Renewal to Bolster Cybersecurity Workforce Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded a $4.6 Yuliang Zhang, chair of UAB’s computer science department. million grant renewal to support cybersecurity workforce development programs. 32 students will be selected over five years.