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The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships is one of the largest scholarship programs for international students in Canada.

Become a Pearson Scholar

To become a Pearson Scholar, you need to be nominated by your school and apply to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. Follow these steps to get started.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:

• an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
• enrolled in your final year of senior secondary school in 2026/2027 or have graduated no earlier than June 2026; and
• beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2027.

Your high school nominates you

Ask your guidance counsellor, principal or head of school if your school is eligible to nominate students for the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship.

Schools that have previously participated will receive access to the nomination form beginning July 6, 2026. The deadline to nominate a student is October 9, 2026.

To be considered for the Pearson Scholarship, you must apply to at least one undergraduate program at the University of Toronto. You must begin your studies in September 2027. The deadline to apply for admission to U of T and be considered for the Pearson Scholarship is October 16, 2026.

Please note: You may apply to up to three areas on your application for admission; however, the Pearson Scholarship, if awarded to you, would be restricted to your top choice of program at the time our scholarship decisions are made.

Submit your Pearson Scholarship application

You will receive a private link to the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship application when you have been nominated by your school. You will be able to complete this form after you have submitted your application for admission to U of T.

The deadline to complete the Pearson International Scholarship application and submit all required documentation is November 6, 2026.

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The ECU Success Scholarship supports eligible international students commencing study at Edith Cowan University in 2027. The scholarship recognises and supports students throughout their academic journey, with the scholarship value increasing as students’ progress through an eligible course at ECU. Eligible students may receive a tuition fee reduction ranging from 15% to 25%, depending on their stage of study and remaining credit points required to complete their course. All recipients commence the scholarship at the 15% tuition fee reduction, including students admitted with recognition of prior learning or approved credit transfer.

Opens: 1-07-2026

Closes: 31-12-2027

Applies to

International Undergraduate Postgraduate Coursework

The scholarship provides a tuition fee reduction that increases as eligible students progress through their course.
Eligible students will receive a 15% tuition fee reduction upon commencement of their eligible course at ECU.

The tuition fee reduction will increase to 20% after successful completion of:

• 120 credit points at ECU for a three-year or four-year Bachelor degree; or
• 60 credit points at ECU for a two-year Master by Coursework degree.

The tuition fee reduction will increase to 25% after successful completion of:

• 240 credit points at ECU for a three-year Bachelor degree;
• 360 credit points at ECU for a four-year Bachelor degree; or
• 180 credit points at ECU for a two-year Master by Coursework degree.

The course durations above are based on the standard duration of an eligible course and are provided as a guide only. All recipients commence at the 15% scholarship stage, regardless of any recognition of prior learning or approved credit transfer. Progression to a higher scholarship stage is based only on credit points successfully completed at ECU and may be affected by repeated units or other approved changes to the student’s course structure. The scholarship may not be available on all optional or elective units.

Eligibility guidelines

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• be an international student (not an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder, or New Zealand citizen);
• commence an eligible CRICOS registered undergraduate or Master by Coursework program at Edith Cowan University in 2027;
• be enrolled in a packaged pathway course with an ECU registered pathway partner leading to an eligible ECU degree in 2027;
• study on campus at ECU Joondalup Campus, ECU City Campus, or ECU South West Campus;
• meet ECU’s admission requirements for the selected course;
• be a full fee-paying non-sponsored student;
• not be a recipient of a government scholarship or industry sponsorship;
• not be in receipt of another ECU scholarship, unless otherwise approved by ECU.

Courses Included in the ECU Success Scholarship

Undergraduate courses: All ECU Bachelor courses are eligible, except one-year Bachelor (Honours) courses, all courses offered by the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), and the courses listed below.

Undergraduate courses not eligible for the scholarship

• Arts and Humanities
  Bachelor of Design (P79); Bachelor of Visual Arts (F23)
• Education
  Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies) (Y42); Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Y41); Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Y68)
• Science
  Bachelor of Computer Science (U65); Bachelor of Information Technology (U67); Bachelor of Counter Terrorism Security and Intelligence (Y14); Bachelor of Science (Cybercrime, Security and Intelligence) (W87)
• Medical and Health Sciences
  Bachelor of Preclinical Foundations of Imaging Science (T78); Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (H96); Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Y02); Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science) (K89)
• Nursing and Midwifery
  Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (C33); Bachelor of Science (Nursing)/Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) (Y76)

Postgraduate courses: Only the Master by Coursework courses listed below are eligible.

Eligible Master by Coursework courses

• Arts and Humanities
  Master of Communication (C88); Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (S10)
• Business and Law
  Master of Business Administration (J52); Master of Business Administration (Education Leadership) (O16); Master of Business Administration Global (L94); Master of Business Analytics (T79); Master of Finance (L98); Master of Human Resource Management (L75); Master of International Hospitality Management (L89); Master of Management Information Systems (L71); Master of Marketing and Innovation Management (L42); Master of Professional Accounting (L97); Master of Project Management (L99); Master of Supply Chain & Logistics Management (I78)
• Education
  Master of Education (Advanced) (J89); Master of Education (H08)
• Engineering
  Master of Engineering (I59); Master of Technology (T59)
• Science
  Master of Computer Science (I45); Master of Cyber Security (L33); Master of Data Science (I97); Master of Environmental Science (J48); Master of Environmental Studies (H22)
• Medical and Health Sciences
  Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (I49); Master of Public Health (I62)
• Nursing and Midwifery
  Master of Nursing Studies (J88)

Terms and conditions

Full scholarship terms and conditions
1. The ECU Success Scholarship is awarded at ECU’s sole discretion.
2. The scholarship is provided as a tuition fee reduction and applies only to tuition fees for an eligible course.
3. The scholarship cannot be transferred, refunded, deferred, or exchanged for cash or any other benefit.
4. The scholarship applies only to eligible courses delivered on campus at ECU Joondalup Campus, ECU City Campus, or ECU South West Campus.
5. The scholarship cannot be transferred to another institution or to an ECU delivery location or partner outside Western Australia.
6. The scholarship may be transferred to another eligible ECU course, provided both the original and new course are included in the eligible courses list at the time of transfer.
7. ECU reserves the right to reassess scholarship stage, duration, and ongoing eligibility following any approved course transfer.
8. Scholarship recipients must maintain enrolment as an international full fee-paying non-sponsored student for the duration of the scholarship.
9. Any revised scholarship stage and tuition fee reduction will apply from the next applicable study period following ECU’s assessment that the relevant credit point threshold has been achieved.
10. Progression to a higher scholarship stage is based only on credit points successfully completed at ECU. Credit granted through recognition of prior learning does not count towards scholarship progression.
11. Progression to a higher scholarship stage is subject to successful completion of the required credit points for the applicable scholarship stage.
12. Any revised scholarship stage and tuition fee reduction will apply from the next applicable study period after ECU determines that the required credit points have been successfully completed.
13. Recognition of prior learning or approved credit transfer may reduce the duration and overall value of the scholarship. Depending on the remaining course duration, a recipient may not progress through all scholarship stages.
14. The scholarship does not apply to tuition fees for a unit that is repeated following an unsuccessful attempt. Repeated units do not count towards progression to a higher scholarship stage until successfully completed at ECU.
15. Scholarship recipients must notify ECU of any change in circumstances that may affect their eligibility for, or entitlement to, the scholarship.
16. Scholarship recipients must maintain full-time enrolment unless otherwise approved by ECU.
17. Scholarship recipients must remain in good academic and financial standing with the University throughout the duration of the scholarship.
18. Tuition fees must be paid by the relevant payment deadlines each study period. Failure to do so may result in the scholarship being withdrawn and tuition fees reverting to the full international student tuition fee rate.
19. Failure to accept the Letter of Offer, enrol, or pay tuition fees by the required deadlines may result in the scholarship being withdrawn.
20. Students must comply with all ECU statutes, rules, policies, procedures, and applicable visa requirements.
21. The scholarship may be revoked where a student:

• provides false or misleading information;
• no longer meets the scholarship eligibility requirements;
• breaches scholarship conditions; or
• fails to maintain enrolment in an eligible course.

22. ECU reserves the right to amend, withdraw, or discontinue the scholarship at any time without prior notice.
    23. ECU reserves the right not to award scholarships where there are no suitable applicants.
    24. Successful applicants will be notified within their Letter of Offer.

How to apply

Eligible applicants are automatically assessed for the ECU Success Scholarship at the time of applying for an eligible course at ECU. No separate scholarship application is required.
Successful applicants will receive scholarship details in their Letter of Offer.

How to accept this scholarship
To accept the scholarship, recipients must:

• meet any conditions outlined in the Letter of Offer;
• accept the Letter of Offer by the relevant deadline;
• comply with all applicable admission requirements; and
• pay the required tuition fee deposit and Overseas Student Health Cover (if applicable).

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Ghanaian Singer Bernice Offei Reported Missing has been reported missing in Accra.

The 63-year-old song writer has been reported missing after she was last seen on September 1 at Nyaho-Tamakloe Street, Agbogba according to Citinews.

Anyone with information on the gospel legend’s whereabouts is urged to contact 024 878 1971 or 024 755 3431, or report to the nearest police station.

Famous across world for her soulful, reflective songs including “Hold On”, “Life Is Short”, and “Kaa She Gbeyei

Please share widely to help bring Bernice home safely.

Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) is an independent, impartial conflict and protest monitoring organization providing real-time data and analysis on violent conflict and protest in all countries and territories across the world.

The Role

ACLED is looking for a Visualization and Digital Communication Specialist, taking part in the Global Risk Center Department, and reporting to the Manager of Risk Outputs.

This position is fully remote and can be done from any location with reliable internet service.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

The Visualization and Digital Communication Specialist will be responsible for the following tasks:

Data visualization and digital communications 

• Produce original visualizations of conflict patterns, themes and analysis outputs.
• Accurately and ably produce publishable quality maps, graphs and visuals for all ACLED departments.
• Cover all regions and make region-specific contributions to thematic or global outputs.
• Update and refine guidelines and direction of ACLED’s data visualizations and visual analysis.
• Support and further innovate on ACLED’s visual reporting and enhance ACLED’s visual brand identity.
• Research new data visualization methods and software to continuously improve ACLED outputs, keeping our  data visualization outputs at the forefront of the latest visual trends.
• Contribute to the production of EA team and Global Risk Center outputs, in close coordination with the regional experts.

• Contribute to the media team’s response to journalist enquiries.
• Ensure data visualizations are using and applying correct data and summaries.
• Transform complex datasets into compelling visual stories.

• Support outreach efforts, liaising with the media, partners, and other external stakeholders in coordination with the External Affairs department.

Other 

• Take part in and contribute to ACLED internal meetings.
• Regularly support how the Risk Center and the EA team assess brand reputation and reach.
• Assist the Risk Center and External Affairs management team, as required.
• Other ad hoc administrative, coordination, and communications tasks, as required.

Skills and Experience

ACLED is seeking applicants who have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in conflict analysis.
• Master’s Degree in Political Science/Social Sciences/Geography/Conflict Studies or other subjects relevant to this position.
• At least three (3) years of experience working within a research environment.
• Proven experience working with ACLED data (Preferable).
• Demonstrated experience with Tableau software and GIS. Knowledge of other data analysis software and programming languages is a plus.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong critical thinking and analysis skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills are a plus.
• A high level of attention to detail and the ability to provide, receive, and incorporate feedback.
• Experience working in a team, to tight deadlines, and with autonomy.

Terms and Conditions

• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary Band: 42,000 – 45,000 USD/year
• Type of Position: Remote, Full-Time Employment

Applications:

To apply, please submit:

A CV and cover letter detailing your qualifications, experience, and salary requirements.

• Provide at least four examples of your previous work, with at least one example each of:
  • A data ‘story’ including a description and explanation of the data and the resulting visualization.
  • A map based data visualization.
  • An AI assisted data investigation and visualization.
  • A carousel, interactive timeline, or infographic.

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Job Title: Program Coordinator, Eastern Europe/Central Asia

Department: Programs, ECA

Job Band: Management II

Salary Range: Compensation based on experience, skills, and location. See below for more information.

Office Location: Remote, Europe-based

Workspace Designation: Remote

Reports to Title: Regional Director, ECA

Closing Date: September 10, 2026

Organization Overview:

Founded in 1981, the Committee to Protect Journalists (“CPJ”) is an independent, non-profit organization defending journalists worldwide without regard to their political ideology. Through its work to safeguard journalists, CPJ protects the rights of all people to have access to diverse and independent sources of information. For over four decades, CPJ has helped win the early release of imprisoned journalists, secure convictions in journalist murders, and enable legal reform in countries where free expression has deteriorated. CPJ’s widely cited database and reports have raised global awareness of attacks on press freedom.

At CPJ, we are dedicated to upholding values of equity and free expression in both our internal operations and external endeavors. As a global organization headquartered in the United States, we aspire to build a diverse workplace and foster an inclusive and welcoming environment. We strive for our people to be representative of the global community on which we report and to equip them with the opportunities and resources they need to learn and succeed.

Job Summary:

The Program Coordinator is responsible for CPJ’s work in the region and leads research, documentation, and advocacy on press freedom violations. CPJ is seeking an individual with extensive experience covering press freedom issues in Russia and Eastern Europe, and an excellent understanding of the main challenges across the wider region. The candidate must be based in the ECA region and will be hired via an Employer of Record.

The Program Coordinator role requires a strong background in media, press freedom policy, and advocacy in the ECA region, excellent research and analysis skills, and the ability to work independently and proactively. The role also involves responding to journalist assistance cases, including support for journalists experiencing trauma or post-traumatic situations.

The Program Coordinator needs to have experience working with governments, regional and international bodies; the ability to rapidly respond to emergencies and produce breaking news alerts; the ability to identify emerging trends, conduct original research and produce long-form analysis and multimedia reports; experience developing and executing advocacy strategies to improve protections for journalists in the region; and an ability to develop and maintain strong relationships throughout the region. The Program Coordinator also has managerial responsibilities, overseeing a small number of regional contributors, including researchers or contractors.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Team Coordination & Leadership

• • Provide day‑to‑day leadership and supervision to staff, including setting expectations, delegating work, monitoring performance, coaching, developing team members, addressing performance or conduct issues, and fostering an inclusive, accountable, high‑performing team culture.
  • Support hiring and onboarding of staff and contributors.
  • Manage regional contributors (researchers, correspondents, contractors), ensuring high‑quality, accurate, timely work aligned with CPJ’s regional strategy.
  • Deputise for senior regional leadership when needed and support implementation of broader regional strategies and priorities.
  • Provide crisis‑management leadership during urgent or high‑risk press freedom situations affecting the region.

Press Freedom Monitoring, Research & Data

• • Monitor, document, and report on press freedom developments and attacks on journalists.
  • Maintain oversight of case tracking and advocacy pipelines.
  • Maintain accurate, timely updates to CPJ’s databases of imprisoned, missing, killed, or targeted journalists.
  • Propose, initiate, commission, direct, and conduct research and reporting (daily, long‑form, multimedia).
  • Produce timely news alerts, statements, analysis, videos, and social media content in coordination with CPJ’s social media team.
  • Contribute to annual regional assessments, planning documents, and strategic reviews.

Advocacy

• • Develop, devise, and execute regional and national advocacy strategies to advance press freedom, including advocacy for the release of jailed journalists and ending impunity in journalist murders.
  • Oversee, pitch, and produce advocacy materials and briefings.
  • Propose and execute new project ideas in response to emerging regional developments.
  • Pitch CPJ research to media and stakeholders to shape coverage of press freedom issues.

Representation, Partnerships & External Engagement

• • Serve as a CPJ spokesperson with media, governments, partner organizations, and civil society.
  • Maintain, build, and strengthen relationships with policymakers, journalists, regional stakeholders, civil society actors, and partner organizations.
  • Develop CPJ’s media networks in the region.
  • Initiate and support collaborations, joint initiatives, and coalition work that advance CPJ’s mission.
  • Attend and represent CPJ at country‑level and regional events, forums, and partner engagements; travel as needed.

Journalist Assistance & Safety

• • Develop and manage journalist assistance and advocacy plans to ensure timely and appropriate support for journalists in distress.
  • Review and assess journalist assistance cases, providing first‑responder support, feedback, and assistance.
  • Collaborate with the Journalist Assistance team by drafting case‑related reports and coordinating support needs.
  • In collaboration with the Emergencies team, monitor dangerous situations, respond to emerging threats, and deliver timely assistance to journalists.

Internal Coordination & Reporting

• • Collaborate cross‑functionally with CPJ’s global teams (Advocacy, Research, Assistance) to ensure coordinated organizational impact.
  • Prepare regular activity reports, updates, and assessments for internal and external use.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least seven years of experience in media or advocacy work related to press freedom issues in the region.
• Deep understanding of press freedom issues and the geopolitical context of the region.
• Proven ability to analyze political, policy, and freedom‑of‑expression issues and relate them to press freedom.
• Proven skills in writing succinct, high‑quality reports, including the ability to digest, interpret, and accurately summarize reports and data.
• Fluency in English and Russian (speaking, reading, and writing), and working proficiency in other regional languages.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Impeccable organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with senior managers to guide the organization.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally across the region
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools.

Preferred

• Knowledge of additional regional languages is desirable
• Strong networks of regional contacts
• Expertise in online/digital harms, including surveillance
• Experience of policy development
• Multimedia and data journalism experience
• Experience supporting trauma‑related or journalist assistance cases

Physical Requirements:

This position’s physical demands reflect work in a typical office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Location:

This position is located in Europe and is classified as fully remote. Availability to work and attend meetings on the US Eastern time zone as needed is required.

Compensation:

Compensation for this position will be based on experience, skills, and location. As a point of reference, the expected salary range for this position if hired in the UK is 72,250 – 84,000 GBP. Specific compensation rates will be determined based upon candidate location in order to align with local market conditions and cost of living differences

WISE (Women Investing for a Sustainable Economy) is looking for a proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented leader to partner with the WISE Founders in managing the global community. Must be organized and have excellent communication skills, enthusiasm for the sustainable & impact investment industry and community building, a collaborative mindset, and experience with AI and/or digital productivity tools.

The Community Coordinator is responsible for operations, membership, and communications for our 9 chapters and 20–25-chapter leaders. This means providing the resources chapters need for a consistently strong member experience, leading our communications, and managing the platforms that support our community.

Start Date: Immediate / Term: Initial 6-month engagement, renewable by mutual agreement

Location: Remote but must be US-based / Time: Approximately 10+ hours per week

Compensation: $25-40/hour, based on experience

Classification: Independent Contractor (1099), candidate sets their own schedule, uses their own equipment, and may maintain other professional roles or responsibilities.

To Apply: Send resume and brief statement about your interest to wisefounders <at> gmail <dot> com 

Core Responsibilities

Operations & Member Engagement

• Deliver consistent and high-quality onboarding journey for new members joining the WISE Member Portal.
• Onboard and offboard members in a timely and accurate manner, and update member information as needed.
• Manage Member Space, Google Groups, Luma, Mailchimp, Stripe, and any other external service providers/vendors and platforms.
• Collect and integrate jobs shared by members on to the Jobs Board.
• Create and maintain organization of WISE shared files and folders.
• Leverage AI to automate tasks and increase efficiency.
• Focus on continuous efficiency and improvement of operations through proactively identifying gaps in current processes and proposing solutions to address them, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) where relevant.

Founders & Chapter Leader Support

• Lead the agendas for all weekly meetings with WISE Founders and periodic other meetings to move tasks forward. Manage AI notes and assign tasks.
• Serve as operational partner for chapter leaders across all chapters to support them in hosting regular, engaging events for WISE members (e.g. chapter leader onboarding and resources, event organization best practices, Luma best practices, brand guidelines, event reimbursements, WISE pin orders).
• Foster an active, connected peer community among chapter leaders through quarterly chapter leader meetings, and cross-chapter collaboration platforms such as WhatsApp.
• Create and maintain documentation, resources, and contact information.
• WISE-Virtual: edit recordings and create graphics for virtual events.

Communications

• Maintain overall brand consistency and messaging across all global broadcast channels.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Chapter Leaders and prospective and current members, responding in a timely manner via email or setting up a phone or zoom call.
• Maintain WISE website (e.g. chapter page updates, global events or announcements).
• Design, draft, and moderate social media communications on LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Curate and distribute the global weekly update featuring upcoming events and job postings.
• Produce and publish the monthly newsletter including member profile feature, spotlighting chapter wins and recapping recent events.
• Project manage and coordinate all WISE events and communications, including annual WISE anniversary reporting and celebrations.

Desired qualifications / skills / experience

• Attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive mindset
• Ability and desire to work independently
• Experience managing multiple projects
• Knowledge of WISE and sustainable investing field preferred
• AI experience with productivity tools preferred
• Familiarity with Luma, Zoom, Mailchimp, Zapier, Memberspace, Squarespace, Google Workspace and/or Google Groups preferred

Women Investing for a Sustainable Economy (WISE) was created by and for you – people who identify as women contributing to the sustainable investing industry. WISE is a community for us to connect, deepen relationships, share our expertise, and learn from each other. We are all here because we commit to take the call – ready and willing to support one another. Our ultimate goal is to lead sustainable investing into the mainstream and to have fun along the way.

Las Vegas jury in the United States has found the former South Side Compton Crips gang leader Duane Keith Davis guilty of the murder of Tupac Shakur, bringing the case to a close nearly 30 years after the rapper was gunned down.

Report say, it took less than three hours for a jury of 12 Clark County, Nevada, residents to convict Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, of first-degree murder – less time than the closing statements in the trial took.

The verdict in case relied heavily on confessions from the defendant. Plus, the woman who lived with and loved Freddie Mercury as her fiancé.

As a court clerk read aloud the verdict, Shakur’s family members erupted into constrained emotion, with his sister Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur crying quietly. Other Shakur family members clasped hands and embraced; on the other side of the courtroom, Davis’ son, Duane Davis, Jr., held a hand to his face.

The 63-year-old, who was accused of instigating the deadly shooting but not pulling the trigger himself, had spent years telling investigators and interviewers of his direct involvement before he was arrested in 2023.

Who was Tupac Shakur?

Born in 1971 in East Harlem, New York, and rose to fame in the early 90s with lyrics that doubled as a sharp commentary on social injustice including systemic racism and police brutality, Tupac Shakur was 25 when he died. Despite years of absence, he is known as one of the greatest rappers to ever live, and continues to be celebrated around the world years after his life was cut short.

You can protect your kidneys by preventing or managing health conditions that cause kidney damage, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. The steps described below may help keep your whole body healthy, including your kidneys.

During your next medical visit, you may want to ask your health care provider about your kidney health. Early kidney disease may not have any symptoms, so getting tested may be the only way to know your kidneys are healthy. Your health care provider will help decide how often you should be tested.

See a provider right away if you develop a urinary tract infection (UTI), which can cause kidney damage if left untreated.

You are more likely to develop kidney disease if you have

• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• heart disease
• a family history of kidney failure

Make healthy food choices

Choose foods that are healthy for your heart and your entire body: fresh fruits, fresh or frozen vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Eat healthy meals, and cut back on salt and added sugars. Aim for less than 2,300 milligrams of soduim each day. Try to have less than 10 percent of your daily calories come from added sugars.

Make physical activity part of your routine

Be active for 30 minutes or more on most days. If you are not active now, ask your health care provider about the types and amounts of physical activity that are right for you.

Credit; National Institute of Health

The UBC International Scholars Program is for international students who have demonstrated leadership qualities, exceptional contributions to their communities, have outstanding academic performance, and require meaningful financial support to attend UBC. By bringing together Scholars from diverse countries and cultures, the program fosters a vibrant and globally connected learning community.

2027 Application Timeline

Applications Open: September 2026

 Scholarship Deadline: 15 November 2026

UBC Admission Deadline: 15 January 2027

Benefit as an International Student

As a UBC International Scholar, you will

• Earn a globally recognized degree at a top university
• Study with the brightest students in the world
• Get access to unique learning opportunities
• Get dedicated advising and support

As a Scholar, you’ll get to participate in skill building workshops and retreats and have the option to participate in exchange and co-op. While you work on your degree, you’ll have additional support from dedicated International Scholars Program advisors who will encourage your academic, personal and career development.

Eligibility for the Program

You must meet all of these requirements to be eligible for the program. There are no exceptions to the eligibility criteria.

As part of our evaluation process, we do a financial assessment. This includes reviewing documents outlining your family’s gross income, expenses, family assets, etc.

Educational background

• You are an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.
• You are entering UBC directly from an accredited secondary school.
• Applicants for 2027 Winter session must have graduated from high school no earlier than June 2026.
• You are applying for your first undergraduate degree.

How to Apply

1️. Apply for admission to UBC.

2️. Speak with your high school about the required nomination.

3️. Prepare your financial information, essays and supporting documents.

4️. Submit the International Scholars application by 15 November 2026.

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Ghanaian business man Mr. Stephen Kwabena Boateng Esq, CEO of KESSBEN Group of Companies has passed away.

Kessben is reported to have died early in the morning on Thursday, August 20, 2026, after a short illness.

With over 30 years of experience in Business, Mr. Stephen Boateng was the director of the Kessben Group of Companies and the Chancellor of the Kessben University College. He was born on September 12, 1957, and grew up in North Suntreso in Kumasi.

Attached is an image of all his businesses sourced from the Registrar General