The US Department of State expands its Welcome Corps program, allowing US universities to sponsor refugees. The move aims to alleviate visa challenges for prospective students living in refugee camps, enabling them to enroll in US colleges. The initiative is set to launch in the fall of 2024 with students from Kenya and Jordan as its first beneficiaries.
Individuals can apply for grants of up to $3,000 while alumni working collaboratively on a project can seek funding of up to $5,000. The grants are designed to supplement the skills, resources, and networks that teachers have gained during their time under an international exchange program.
Indian international students led the surge in U.S. student visa issuance during the 2022 fiscal year, with a remarkable 43-percent increase in F-1 visas issued. While the approval rates declined to 65 percent, the growth indicates a positive trajectory for the US as a preferred destination for foreign students.
These young women, all passionate about pursuing STEM-related education or careers, have embarked on a transformative month-long journey of immersive skills development training and cultural exchange.
The U.S. Department of State, in a letter addressed to Director-General Audrey Azoulay, expressed appreciation for UNESCO’s efforts in addressing emerging challenges, modernizing its management practices, and reducing political tensions.
Individuals can apply for grants of up to $3,000 while alumni working collaboratively on a project can seek funding of up to $5,000. The grants are designed to supplement the skills, resources, and networks that teachers have gained during their time under an international exchange program.
Indian international students led the surge in U.S. student visa issuance during the 2022 fiscal year, with a remarkable 43-percent increase in F-1 visas issued. While the approval rates declined to 65 percent, the growth indicates a positive trajectory for the US as a preferred destination for foreign students.
These young women, all passionate about pursuing STEM-related education or careers, have embarked on a transformative month-long journey of immersive skills development training and cultural exchange.
The U.S. Department of State, in a letter addressed to Director-General Audrey Azoulay, expressed appreciation for UNESCO’s efforts in addressing emerging challenges, modernizing its management practices, and reducing political tensions.
