College & Career Access: Malaysia’s PTPTN says it has approved RM60.1 million in loan advance payment help for 40,099 new diploma students, with RM1,500 each to ease early enrollment costs. Student Safety: Kenya reports multiple injuries after a school bus overturned near Karii Market in Mbeere North, adding to a spike in recent road crashes. Higher Ed Funding & Support: Bermuda College and Google are offering 500 free online course scholarships, including cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, and AI essentials. School Infrastructure: In the Philippines, a new two-classroom building and footbridge under Kalahi-CIDSS are replacing dangerous river crossings for 565 learners in Barangay Pisompongan. Education Policy & Rights: Switzerland’s St. Gallen canton approved a ban on headscarves for female teachers, prompted by a case in Eschenbach. College Sports & Gambling: Court rulings around quarterback Brendan Sorsby keep fueling debate over gambling rules in college sports. Digital Skills for Students: JA Worldwide and IBM expand IBM SkillsBuild to deliver AI and digital skills to up to one million high-school students across dozens of countries. Local Scholarships: Connecticut-area donors announced major scholarship awards, including the $22,000 Barton L. Weller Scholarship and two $7,700 four-year Strong and Edith H. Strong awards.