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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 👇

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

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

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

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

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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