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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GRANT

LOCATION: USA

The Office of International Affairs awards partial tuition grants each semester to international students at The Ohio State University. These grants are intended to help international students within two semesters of graduation who have demonstrated financial need to complete their degrees.

ELIGIBILITY:

You must be a non-immigrant international student (F-1 or J-1 status) currently enrolled in a degree-granting program and be within one semester of graduation. You must demonstrate financial need to complete your current degree and have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (for undergraduates) or 3.0 (for graduates). You must also have never received an OIA grant before at your current degree level. 

BENEFIT:

Tuition fee grants will be deposited directly into students’ accounts under Fees and Deposits.

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WORLD BANK GROUP: YOUTH SUMMIT PITCH COMPETITION

Application Deadline: 1 March, 2024

LOCATION: USA

The WBG Youth Summit 2024 Pitch Competition is an exciting opportunity for young change-makers to showcase their innovative solutions addressing global challenges. Open to individuals aged 18-35 worldwide, this competition provides a dynamic platform for presenting your ideas to an international audience through compelling pitch decks.

ELIGIBILITY:

Submissions from diverse backgrounds and focus areas with a special interest in addressing the following themes are encouraged to apply:

Bridging the Digital Divide: Solutions that promote digital inclusion and establish reliable connectivity, overcoming barriers to ensure universal digital access.

Intelligence for Good: Explore the potential of artificial intelligence to combat socioeconomic inequalities, drive meaningful change, and address issues related to equality and inclusion.

Sustainable Technology: Showcase digital innovations that advance sustainable living and resource preservation. Incorporate green technology to promote eco-friendly practices and contribute to the transition towards a low-carbon economy.

They invite you to submit your groundbreaking ideas that have the power to make a real difference in the world. This global competition seeks to reward the most innovative projects, so get ready to shape the future with your solutions.

BENEFIT:

Finalists will join the 2024 World Bank Youth Summit hosted at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Travel expenses, including lodging and a nominal stipend for up to three nights, will be covered for one representative per team. The representative is required to obtain a valid U.S. visa for their travel. Other team members can participate in the event through the virtual platform.

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