World Agroforestry Memorial Scholarships for Nationals of Developing Countries

World Agroforestry Memorial Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Graduate (research)
Provider: World Agroforestry Memorial Scholarship fund
Country to Study in: Any developing country

Denmark: COP15 Climate Scholarships for International Students to Study Climate Change

COP15 Climate Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Climate Change
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters, research)
Provider: Government of Denmark
Country to Study in: Denmark

Tuition free schools to remain !

News: Tuition free schools to remain !

The number of international students studying in tuition free schools has grown rapidly over the years, primarily due to two factors.

Study Loans for International Students to Study Abroad

Easily Repayable Study Loans for International Students to Study Abroad

Last year, we ran an article on the sensible tips and advise necessary for all international students wishing to study outside of their home country to take prior to traveling. However, it is clear that financing international study for any student is not an easy venture for both the student and their families.

Internship programs in the US - work study programs!

We have not tried to hide the fact that it is generally difficult for international students studying in the USA to obtain jobs while doing their studies. Several articles on this site have explained the types and processes involved in obtaining such jobs including:

Campus Jobs for students in USA and Canada

For two reasons, it is not advisable for international students to rely solely on employment during their study period or schooling abroad as a primary funding source for their education.

Off Campus Job rules for Canadian bound international students

Previously, international students were restricted to on-campus work in Canada but over the years, Canada has made dramatic changes to the rules governing how these students work. There are over 150,000 international students in Canada, and the majority of them are eligible to work off-campus.

Employment with a Recognized International Institution for F1 students in the U.S.A

Employment with a Recognized International Institution is a category of off-campus employment granted to international students in the United States with the F1 type of visa. Such students must be in valid F1 status in order to be granted this category of student employment (see this page for description of F class of student visa).

Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F1 Students in the U.S.A

The Optional Practical Training (OPT) category of off-campus job employment is granted to international students in valid F1 status in the U.S.A. They can work off-campus in OPT status both during and after the completion of their degree according to rules established by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). Employment must be “directly related” to the student’s major; and permission is required from both the student school's International Student Office and the USCIS.

Severe Economic Hardship for F1 Students in the U.S.A

Any international student suffering "severe economic hardship" as defined by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is eligible to work off-campus for up to 20 hours per week while school is in session, and full-time during breaks.

Curricular Practical Training for F1 students in the U.S.A

Curricular Practical Training is a category of off-campus employment granted to international students in the United States with the F1 type of visa. Such students must be in valid F1 status in order to be granted this category of student employment (see this page for description of F class of student visa).