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Scholarships and grants abroad

Scholarships and grants Education is financed through grants and scholarships. The difference between the two is that a grant is a one-time payment, often covering all the costs of studying. The scholarship, as a rule, is paid monthly, and not all at once. However, in English, the single word " scholarship " is often used , which can mean both a grant and a scholarship. Sometimes, instead of scholarship for postdoctoral studies, the interchangeable term is used - fellowship . Getting 100% coverage of tuition and living expenses is a rather rare case that requires serious preparation for admission, as well as outstanding achievements not only in studies, but also in extracurricular activities, for example, in the field of sports, creativity, volunteering, social activities . It happens that international students receive only half of the cost of education (for example, up to 18,000 USD per year) and pay for accommodation, meals and flights on their own. However, much depends ...

Are you facing eviction? We can help.

If you are a tenant struggling to make payments or facing eviction due to COVID-19, or a small landlord with tenants in crisis, the State of Massachusetts has resources available to help. Back rent payments go directly to landlords, and legal aid and mediation are also available to help low-income tenants and small landlords avoid eviction. You can also call 2-1-1 at any time. Get the answers you need It's free, confidential and multilingua "I am behind on rent and facing eviction. How can you help me?" Help paying rent Are you having trouble paying your rent, mortgage, or utility bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Have you lost your job or income during the Covid-19 health crisis? Are you at risk of becoming homeless? You may be eligible for help paying your rent, mortgage, or utility bills. Massachusetts offers emergency housing assistance , including help with rent, mortgage, and utility costs, administered through regional agencies that can help low-income renter...

Stay-at-home mom: 10 tips for coping

Those who choose to take care of their children full time know that there is no more difficult social position to assume. Here are 10 tips for holding on despite the questioning looks and fully assuming your role as a stay-at-home mom! According to some studies, working mothers are healthier than those who have chosen to stay at home. Some moms, like Marie, from the blog “ Les Mamans testent ” even openly display their difficulties in coping . Stopping working, often judged as an easy solution, is it on the way to becoming an exploit? Here are some tips for those who have decided to devote their time to children. 1/ Stay-at-home mom: make your decision a real project No question of giving up a job, a salary, colleagues to devote yourself to a family without having thought about the short, medium and long term. Some will opt for a period of a few years in the form of parental leave , others more. It doesn't matter, as long as things are clear in your mind from the start . This w...

AWARDS FOR WARRIORS

“ A great nation is a nation that respects its heroes”, and “We should never forget history”, those were the words of the first President of Indonesia, Ir. Sukarno in his speech. This expression illustrates how important history is in the continuation of the nation, and the struggle to achieve independence from the hands of the invaders is evidence for the nation, behind the struggle the name of the nation's founder is engraved. Because the independence of the Republic of Indonesia will not be separated from the memory of the services of the Heroes who have seized and presented independence as we feel today. 1 A hero is someone who is considered noble because his actions have influence and benefit the interests of many people. In English, a hero is called a "hero" which means a legendary figure in mythology who is endowed with extraordinary strength, courage, ability and is recognized as a descendant of gods. A hero is a person who always defends the truth and defends th...

Ahead of RI's 76th Anniversary, Kaimana Regent Gives IDR 400 Million Aid for Veterans

Kaimana, Beritasatu.com - Towards the commemoration of the 76th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia , the Kaimana Regency Government, West Papua, handed over a grant of Rp. 400 million to the families of veterans . The aid was symbolically given directly by Kaimana Regent Freddy Thie at Jokowi-Iriana Kaimana Park, Sunday (15/8/2021). According to Freddy, the grant aid is a form of local government attention for the services rendered by the Veterans to the Republic of Indonesia. He said the assistance was essentially not worth the sacrifices of the veterans. "The value of this grant is huge. But it is nothing compared to the services of veterans who have struggled to risk their souls and bodies for the sake of the Republic of Indonesia," said Freddy. The handover of the aid was part of a series of activities to raise the Red and White flag simultaneously with traditional and religious leaders in Kaimana. In this activity, a national dialogue was also held between ...