Before we jump in…
You ever miss one episode of a TV show and suddenly everyone’s dead, two people are secretly married, and there's a dragon?
That’s literally the study abroad scene right now.
New scholarships. Rule changes. Big money moves. And... Germany just pulled up in style. 💅
You blink, and boom—your entire study plan might need a reboot.
But don't worry. We watched the whole episode, took notes, paused for popcorn, and now we’re back to give you the real tea 🍵
Welcome to the Yocket Bulletin – where we serve the hottest study abroad news of the week (crispy, not soggy), every week.
Let’s jump in 👇
1. New Zealand’s Scholarship Dhamaka 🇳🇿💰
Yeh hui na baat!
New Zealand just launched the New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) 2025 – offering 29 scholarships ranging from NZD 5,000 to 20,000 for Indian students heading for their Bachelors or Masters.
✅ You must be 18+
✅ Be an Indian citizen
✅ Apply to one of NZ’s top unis
Deadline to apply: April 30, 2025
🔗 Source: Times of India
2. Canada removes field of study requirement in PGWP for international students
In a move that had students (and their parents) doing a happy dance, Canada has removed the field-of-study requirement for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Yup, you read that right.
Earlier: You needed to be in a specific field to qualify.
Now: Any field is okay—just meet the basic eligibility like English/French proficiency.
This opens up doors for thousands of students from non-STEM and niche programs!
🔗 Source: Indian Express
3. Prodigy Finance Unlocks $310M for Student Loans
The loan drought is over.
Prodigy Finance just secured a whopping $310 million to support education loans for international students like you.
This means:
✅ More approvals
✅ Wider program coverage
✅ Less stress over loan rejections
If funding was your biggest roadblock, this might just be your green light.
🔗 Source: Digital Terminal
4. ₹2 Crore Scholarship to Solve Housing Headaches
Raise your hand if accommodation costs are the scariest part of your study abroad bill 🫠
Well, University Living & Acumen just launched a ₹2 crore scholarship fund to support Indian students struggling with overseas housing costs.
Expect subsidies and ease on rent pressure while you focus on classes, not costs.
🔗 Source: Free Press Journal
5. Germany Strengthens Ties With India As 80+ Universities Visit For DAAD Jubilee
Over 80 German universities are visiting India to strengthen ties through the DAAD Jubilee celebration.
This means:
✅ New academic partnerships
✅ Better mobility programs
✅ More English-taught courses
✅ Better India-Germany education bridges
If Germany is on your list, now's the perfect time to explore it seriously.
🔗 Source: Free Press Journal
So? What do you think?
The world of study abroad changes every. single. week.
One policy tweak, one new scholarship, and your Plan A might turn into Plan Awesome.
We’ll be back next week with 5 more hot updates. Until then: Stay updated. Stay sharp. Stay one step ahead.
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