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Morgantown Closet Welcomes International Students Home
Acts of KindnessFeb 24

Morgantown Closet Welcomes International Students Home

A volunteer program in Morgantown is turning empty apartments into welcoming homes for international students arriving thousands of miles from family. The Homestart Closet provides free furniture, bedding, and kitchenware to help newcomers settle in.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Sendai Food Bank Steps Up for Struggling Foreign Students
Acts of KindnessFeb 16

Sendai Food Bank Steps Up for Struggling Foreign Students

When international students in Sendai couldn't get help from home, a local food bank answered their call. Food Bank Sendai is now tackling a growing challenge and starting an important conversation about supporting students far from home.

Japan Times2 min read
South Korea Offers 300 Fully Funded Student Scholarships
SolutionsFeb 3

South Korea Offers 300 Fully Funded Student Scholarships

The University of Science and Technology in South Korea just opened applications for 300 fully funded scholarships covering everything from tuition to housing to monthly living expenses. International students pursuing master's or doctoral degrees have until February 23, 2026 to apply for this life-changing opportunity.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Ukrainian Refugee Graduates With Distinction in UK
Global NewsJan 26

Ukrainian Refugee Graduates With Distinction in UK

Sofia Demkiv fled Kyiv at 19 as explosions echoed in the distance. Three years later, she just earned her master's degree with distinction from a UK university.

Google: graduation achievement2 min read
Ireland Offers €10,000 Scholarships to 60 Students
SolutionsJan 26

Ireland Offers €10,000 Scholarships to 60 Students

Ireland just opened applications for 60 full scholarships worth €10,000 each, plus complete tuition coverage for international students pursuing graduate degrees. Applications open January 29 with a March 12 deadline.

Indian Express2 min read
Ghana Proposes Bringing 450 Students Home to Study Locally
SolutionsJan 25

Ghana Proposes Bringing 450 Students Home to Study Locally

An education advocacy group is pushing Ghana to bring home hundreds of scholarship students and help them finish their degrees at local universities, saving over $30 million. The plan could transform a debt crisis into an opportunity to strengthen Ghana's own education system.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
African Student Finds Home and Confidence in India
Acts of KindnessJan 24

African Student Finds Home and Confidence in India

Charity Namusokwe moved from Africa to India for university and discovered more than an education. Her honest reflection on finding belonging and self-confidence thousands of miles from home has inspired over 200,000 viewers.

Indian Express2 min read
Saudi Students Now #2 at MIT, 1,000+ Reach Top Universities
Acts of KindnessJan 21

Saudi Students Now #2 at MIT, 1,000+ Reach Top Universities

Saudi Arabia is sending over 1,000 students to the world's top 30 universities annually, with MIT now counting the Kingdom as its second-largest source of international students after China. The transformation is part of Vision 2030's push to build globally competitive skills.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read