{"id":5256,"date":"2025-08-17T16:04:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T10:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5256"},"modified":"2025-08-17T21:04:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T15:34:42","slug":"students-explore-scholarships-loans-and-career-paths-abroad-at-kvtsdc-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5256","title":{"rendered":"Students Explore Scholarships, Loans, and Career Paths Abroad at KVTSDC Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x78zum5 xamitd3 x9f619 x1ac2792 xf7dkkf xlhpewt xv54qhq xrrkp5a xh8yej3 x5yr21d x8fhp0i xz9dl7a xi44rki x1m646pt\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf x1na6gtj xz9dl7a xsag5q8 xh8yej3\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf x17zd0t2 x1r0jzty\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xfex06f x3pnbk8 xh8yej3\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xfex06f x3pnbk8\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<h2 class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig xzzxbak\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Global Horizons: Karnataka Hosts International Study Abroad Fair 2025<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig x1cgcltr xzzxbak\"><b>Hundreds of Students Flock to Bengaluru Event to Explore Overseas Education Opportunities<\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig x1cgcltr xzzxbak\"><strong>Bengaluru, Karnataka &#8211;<\/strong> In a bid to bridge the gap between students and global education, the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka, organized the International Study Abroad Fair \u2013 2025. The event, held at a private hotel in Bengaluru, saw participation from over 60 international universities from countries including the United States and Jamaica.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig x1cgcltr xzzxbak\"><b>A Platform for Aspiring Global Scholars<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig x1cgcltr xzzxbak\">The fair provided a platform for hundreds of students from across the state to interact with university representatives, explore academic programs, and learn about scholarships and career opportunities. Financial institutions, including public and private sector banks, were also present, offering education loans at competitive rates to make global education more accessible.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig x1cgcltr xzzxbak\"><b>Government&#8217;s Commitment to Global Access<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig x1cgcltr xzzxbak\">\n<p>&#8220;Inaugurating the fair, Smt. Shivakantamma Naik, Chairman of Karnataka Vocational Training and Skill Development Corporation (KVTSDC), said, &#8220;This is a proud moment for the state. Students now have opportunities to study abroad with up to 50% scholarships being offered. I appeal to all students to make use of this platform.&#8221; The initiative is a testament to the government&#8217;s commitment to empowering students and providing them with global opportunities.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5258\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5258\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5258\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Study-Abroad-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Study-Abroad-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Study-Abroad-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Study-Abroad-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Study-Abroad-6.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Over 60 International Universities Showcase Opportunities at Bengaluru Fair<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig x1cgcltr xzzxbak\"><b>University Representatives Address Student Queries<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig x1cgcltr xzzxbak\">International university representatives fielded a range of questions from students, from queries about specific programs to concerns about job opportunities and campus life. &#8220;Most students ask about engineering, AI, and pharmacy programs,&#8221; said Geetha Kuruba, representative of North Texas University, USA. &#8220;They want to know about facilities, courses at bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, and research levels, as well as the advantages and safety of studying at our university.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig x1cgcltr xzzxbak\"><b>Students Share Their Enthusiasm<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig x1cgcltr xzzxbak\">\n<p>Students who attended the fair expressed their excitement about the opportunities it presented. &#8220;I never thought I would get direct access to so many universities under one roof,&#8221; said Laxmi, a final-year engineering student. &#8220;This event gave me clarity about my options abroad.&#8221; Humera, a PUC graduate from Bengaluru, added, &#8220;I was able to learn about scholarships and education loan facilities, which makes studying abroad feel achievable for students like me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5259\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5259\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Study-Abroad-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Study-Abroad-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Study-Abroad-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Study-Abroad-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Study-Abroad-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Global Education Within Reach: Karnataka Pushes for Accessibility Across Communities<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig x1cgcltr xzzxbak\"><b>A Chance to Shape Global Futures<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig x1cgcltr xzzxbak\">The fair concluded with a scheduled interaction between Karnataka ministers and students, where they will discuss the initiative&#8217;s impact and gather feedback. As students continue to explore global education opportunities, events like the International Study Abroad Fair 2025 serve as a catalyst, empowering them to shape their futures and pursue their dreams.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig x1cgcltr xzzxbak\"><b>Key Takeaways:<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig xgwjfdz xmyy1pt x1jdczeh\">Over 60 international universities participated in the fair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"xe0n8xf x12d4x0i x1d5s5ig xgwjfdz xmyy1pt x1jdczeh\">Students had access to up to 50% scholarships for studying abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp 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