How to Study Abroad in France for Free

It's no secret: France is one of the most popular destinations for study abroad students, but it isn't exactly known for being an inexpensive country. As a study abroad student in France, you can try to use federal financial aid or find a study abroad program that offers scholarships, but what if you want to go to France without accumulating more student loans? Is it possible to study in one of the most expensive countries in the world for free? For students wanting to study in France on a tight budget, it's worth shopping around. Maybe not totally not-paying-a-penny free, but yes -- a resounding yes! Studying in France debt-free is totally possible. I've done it and lots of others have too. You just have to have a little know-how, a lot of patience, and an independent streak. And speaking French reasonably well won't hurt. Here's how: Live on a Budget While Studying in France Whether you're studying abroad with a provider, through your university, or directly enrolling at one of France's many prestigious universities, there are a few quick tips anyone can use to save money while studying in France. Here are our favorite quick tips to get you started: Consider studying in smaller cities, away from Paris, for a more authentic (and inexpensive) French experience. Cities such as Grenoble, Lyon, and Cannes are good possibilities. Avoid touristy areas where restaurant prices will skyrocket -- for trips to these attractions, pack a baguette-and-cheese lunch from the corner store. Don't be afraid of dingy looking restaurants: what you’re looking for is many happy-looking people speaking French, the lack of an English-language menu, and a fat chef. Students and the under-25's are eligible for quite a few discounts in France. Purchase an international youth travel card and you'll get discounted entry to the Eiffel Tower and other major sights around France. In some places, your age alone will be enough to cheapen the price (it never hurts to ask!). Take a look at this list of resources for student deals and discounts in France. Take out large sums of money at a time from your bank account back home at ATM's around the cities. Take this money and deposit it into your newly-opened French bank account. This way, you can avoid repetitive fees for withdrawing money and ease your purchasing convenience with a French debit card. Au Pair and Get French Classes Paid For If you want to study abroad to learn French but don't want or need a degree, you may want to consider becoming an au pair in France. Au pairs can be up to 30 years old and come to France as a sort of sponsored worker, typically with some kind of exchange program. Au pairs only have the right to work in France as au pairs, have specific working hours of no more than 30 hours per week (after school and on Wednesdays) and get a room, a transportation card, and a small monthly stipend of around 275 Euros as payment. Direct enrollment costs a whopping EU437 (about $550) -- and that includes a year of basic student health insurance!

French Scholarships for African Students

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers the HEC-Paris/ Eiffel MBA scholarships to the developing countries students to pursue MBA degree. Application Deadline: Within 1 week of admission. No essay required For those admitted and confirmed after 27th December 2016, decisions will be made in March 2018 Eligible Countries: EIFFEL is offered for candidates working in emerging countries To be taken at (country): HEC –

Study in Canada: University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarship for Young Leaders 2017/2018

University of Winnipeg scholarships will be given to international students who are entering any of the University’s divisions for the first time – Undergraduate, Graduate, Collegiate, Professional, Applied and Continuing Education (PACE) or English Language Program (ELP). Applicants must be involved in activities that demonstrate leadership. Application Deadline: The application deadlines are between 3rd April, 2017; 2nd June, 2017 and 2nd October, 2017. Eligible Countries: International To be taken at (country): Canada About the Award: The University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarship for World Leaders will be given to international students entering any of the University’s divisions for the first time through the following ways – Undergraduate, Graduate, Collegiate , PACE or ELP Type: Undergraduate, Postgraduate Eligibility: Candidates must meet the following criteria: Have a minimum 80% admission average or equivalent Be an international student Entering first year of any program Demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities Apply for admission by the scholarship deadline date Number of Awardees: English Language Program: 3 Professional, Applied Continuing Education: 3 Undergraduate: 3 Collegiate: 3 Graduate: 3 Value of Scholarship: English Language Program: $3,500 Professional, Applied Continuing Education: $3,500 Undergraduate: $5,000 Collegiate: $3,500 Graduate: $5,000 How to Apply: Please submit your completed form and documents to: Awards and Financial Aid The University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 CANADA Only complete applications received on time will be considered. Documents sent with your application will not be returned. Scanned applications are accepted in PDF or JPG format. Scanned applications and associated documents should be sent to awards@uwinnipeg.ca. Visit Scholarship Webpage for details Award Provider: University of Winnipeg

List of Scholarships in Canada for African and International Students

Apply for Scholarships in Canada for international students to study for undergraduate, masters and PhD degrees Whether for Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree, studying in Canada can be expensive. But with good academic grades and as little experience/exposure as possible, you might just qualify for one of the many scholarships in Canada created for international students like you to study abroad in Canadian Universities. The following are top Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral scholarships in Canada open to students from Africa and other international countries. The annual application deadline period of each scholarship has been provided. Take note of the deadlines to know upcoming and ongoing scholarships. Early application is key. It is advisable to bookmark this page as all past scholarships will be updated to become fresh scholarships in under three months, as soon as they are announced. MasterCard Foundation Scholarships The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is a $500 million initiative to inspire 15,000 young people — particularly from Africa — to lead change through education. Three Canadian Universities have partnered with MasterCard Foundation to offer this scholarship program. Mastercard Foundation scholarships for 2017/2018 academic session at these 3 participating institutions in Canada will open in September 2016. McGill University Canada – MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for African Students The McGill University, Canada is partnering with the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program to offer undergraduate Scholarships for African students over a period of 10 years. Scholarships will be available at the Masters level beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year. Annual Application Deadline Period: December/January University of Toronto Canada MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for African Students The University of Toronto and The MasterCard Foundation are pleased to offer The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the University to develop Africa’s next generation of leaders. Thanks to the Foundation’s visionary support, U of T can now provide 67 African students with one of the world’s top-ranked educations—in one of the world’s most multi-cultural cities. Annual Application Deadline Period: December/January University of British Columbia – MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program for African Students – Canada The University of British Columbia, Canada partner with the MasterCard foundation Scholars Program to grant $25 Million Scholarships for African students; Over the next 10 years, 77 undergraduate and 35 master’s degree students will go through the Program. Video about The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC

50 Full Scholarships in USA for African/Developing Countries Students

Do you want to study abroad in USA on Scholarship? A number of American universities and organisations offer undergraduate, Masters or PhD scholarships in USA for developing countries Students. Some of these scholarships are offered specifically for international students from Africa.Below are links to international scholarships in USA for African students and developing countries. To receive scholarship notifications in future, subscribe to our free scholarship newsletter. MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program The vision of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars program is to educate and develop bright yet economically marginalized young people in Africa and developing countries who have a demonstrated “give-back” ethos and who will contribute to the transformation of the continent. It will transition promising young people from beneficiaries to benefactors, preparing them with the values, knowledge, skills, and leadership to fuel economic and social progress across Africa. The Scholarship Program is anticipated to benefit 15,000 young people within 8 to 10 years. The following US universities are partnering with MasterCard Foundation to offer scholarships for students from Africa and developing countries. Learn more about MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program.

Italy Visa Information - Nigeria -How To Apply

VISA APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants are requested to read the below mentioned steps carefully before submitting their application at the Italian visa application center, Lagos or Abuja. APPLICATIONS FOR ALL APPLICANTS WITH OLD MACHINE READABLE PASSPORTS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED FROM 30TH OCTOBER, 2010. ALL APPLICANTS ARE HENCEFORTH TO PROVIDE THE NEW BIO-METRIC PASSPORTS. Applicants please be informed that Italian consulate would require a minimum of three (3) consecutive empty pages in your passport in order to issue a visa STICKER on your passport. “All applicants –(Schengen non-immigrant visa) - simply need to walk into one of the VFS Center in Abuja or Lagos and submit their application together with the required documents.” Note: All the applicants, irrespective of his/her intended duration of stay in Italy or the Schengen area has to sign & submit a Declaration of the provision of true and complete information with their application form. Declaration on Travel Health Insurance Applicants applying for all Multiple Entry Schengen Visas, irrespective of the validity, will also have to provide a written guarantee that they will cover all successive trips with an International Health Insurance valid for the intended period of travel. ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUSTED TO SUBMIT- together with their visa application form – a typed information sheet providing the following details as per their passport: Surname Names Date of birth Passport number Nationality Personal phone number Personal active e-mail address Travel dates Airline used Flight Route Submission of these details is mandatory

Registration for DV-2018 Green Card Lottery

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