If you’re a school aged artist looking for a venue to display your art and you live in Kenya, this may be for you. One the biggest Tech. Brands in the world, announced an exciting Initiative in the Kenya Market, today, targeted towards school aged kids 6 -18. The initiative dubbed “Doodle 4 Google, – ‘My Kenya’ [...]
Stanford Graduate Business School has introduced a new Grant created to encourage African citizens, with a commitment to the continent’s development, to pursue an MBA at Stanford. The Ivy League School announced its first Africa MBA Fellowship late last week. The school will award up to 8 fellowships every year. The fellowships will each cover [...]
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Youth bulge continues to be a serious issue in Kenya. To combat this, Kenya’s Government has indicated that every initiative started under the new administration will have a Youth component to it. With 70% of the population under 30, and unemployment rates hovering above 40%, the weight given to the issue of Youth budge is [...]
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If you want to attend college in the United States and you are not a U.S. citizen, you will need to obtain a student visa. The Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security share responsibility for monitoring school and exchange programs and for monitoring visa applications that are submitted. In order to obtain [...]
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The International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) brings outstanding secondary school teachers from the Near East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Western Hemisphere to the United States to further develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills and increase their knowledge about the United States. ILEP teachers participate in a [...]
Looking for the top colleges in America? You are not alone!
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If you are thinking about getting an education in Europe you will likely be making a wise decision. Europe is considered to have some of the best colleges in the world. Rich with history, culture, and plenty of great places to visit, the continent offers many wonderful places to get a university education. Some of [...]
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Living and attending college in the UK has its challenges and its opportunities. Here are five tips to help you cope with the challenges you may face and take advantages of the opportunities around you. Travel Money is tight for most students so traveling can be hard to do, but living in the UK offers [...]
Akilah is a college for the future female leaders of Rwanda, offering Business Diplomas in Hospitality Management and Entrepreneurship. Akilah’s mission is to empower young women in East Africa to transform their lives by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to find meaningful employment and launch ventures in the fastest growing sectors of [...]
Ernestine was born on the outskirts of Kigali, the oldest daughter in a family of four children. Ernestine recently completed her first year at Akilah. “It is the key to my life. Whatever I learn at Akilah will help me get the best future life,” she says, reflecting on her journey over the past several [...]