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As always, given the inequities built into the global economic system, the poorest people in the world have been the…
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Education New Zealand and the Canterbury Development Corporation (CDC) have announced the second season of Christchurch Educated Skills Scholarships for Indian students. The 10 exclusive scholarships offered in specific disciplines align with Christchurch&’s skills shortage areas including construction, engineering, ICT and science. The scholarships also provide recipients an internship and employment opportunities with companies in Christchurch after completion of their courses. Two out of the 10 scholarships have been named “The Christchurch Mayoral Scholarships” and will be presented by Mayor Lianne Dalziel to students who display outstanding merit.
The scholarships, open to all Indian graduates, would be offered by a group of prominent tertiary institutions from the region including Avonmore Tertiary Institute, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, Lincoln University, Royal Business College, University of Canterbury, University of Canterbury International College and Air New Zealand Aviation Institute. Applications are open from 15 August to 30 September. Interested students can find more information and apply online at http://www.christchurcheducated.co.nz
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Globsyn Business School is launching GBS Direct, India&’s first completely online admission system that is aimed at making a student&’s first interactions with the institute completely free of long queues and tedious commutes. To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have a Bachelor&’s degree or equivalent (10+2+3). GBS accepts students with CAT or MAT scores. In addition students wishing to opt for GBS are required to appear for the Globsyn Admission Test and also an interview through GBS Direct. For online admission students have to log on to bit.ly/gbsdirect after which they have to fill out a simple form. This is followed by an online aptitude test and a Thematic Apperception Test.
Thereafter, students are required to submit an essay on a topic of their choice. The final step is a Skype interview and those selected can pay the first installment of fees online. GBS Direct window for applications is already open.
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