Study and Stay programme for Indian students

PUNE : Nova scotia,

Canada

has launched a new pilot programme to help recruit and retain international post-secondary

students

from key markets that includes India.

Indian students are opting international

study

programs. Canada has always been a great study destination for Indian Students, Nova Scotia’s ‘Study and Stay’ program is an endeavor to make international studies more favorable for Indian students. Students interested in pursuing university, college or post-graduate courses are eligible to apply for higher studies.

Study and Stay is one of the earliest initiative from the province's Innovation Team, which includes representatives from government, post-secondary institutions, students, and the private sector that will make recommendations in key areas like student recruitment and retention, experiential learning, and entrepreneurship.

The pilot project is to be managed by EduNova; a co-operative industry association of education and training providers in Nova Scotia. The project will recruit 50 international students from China, India and the

Philippines

who will start their studies at Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions in September 2017.

Michael Hennigar; International Student Recruitment Officer, Acadia University, Nova Scotia ; who is in India to promote the Study and Stay programme on behalf of

Nova Scotia Universities

, said, “Students will receive customized supports and mentoring throughout their studies and after graduation to help them launch their careers in Nova Scotia”.

The province will invest $549,500 in the pilot program. Funds will help cover recruitment travel, events and materials, and supports for the students.

Students who successfully gain entry to the Study & Stay Program will travel to Canada to pursue their University or College studies in September of 2017. Students will be provided with enhanced support throughout their studies in Nova Scotia to ensure each student gains the education, tools, and community connections needed to launch a successful career and fulfilling life in Nova Scotia, Canada. Study and Stay is a comprehensive international student support and career transition programme focused on specific tasks that include: employment-related events, activities, workshops, and a career mentorship and experiential workplace learning component. Participants will be supported as transition from ‘students’ to ‘professionals’ over the course of their studies, benefiting from this unique programme.