👉Scholarship Tips
🏷Tips to maximize your chance of winning an international scholarship
1️⃣ Allow yourself time & energy to work on scholarships
You will have to apply for a bunch of scholarships before you get one. So allow yourself time to search for different scholarships and read details about them so that you can pick the best ones for you. Do not rely on just one particular scholarship, apply for a range of scholarships. Do not be disheartened by rejection, believe that you will be able to get through the next scholarship.
2️⃣ Read about the university that you are applying to
Read about the University, and its vision or objectives to understand it. That will give you an idea of what the university is truly looking for in its student. Mold your application or your thoughts in the direction of the university’s requirement. When your thoughts will start matching with that of the University, it will give you an edge over other applicants as your profile will totally align with the requirement of the university.
3️⃣ Check how the students are evaluated
Of course first, check the basic eligibility criteria like nationality, course, and level of study. After getting through the basic eligibility criteria, check specific details of the requirements. Like some scholarships are looking for students who have got good leadership skills, some want students with good communication skills. Do not miss these intricate details, they may seem small, but can make a huge difference in getting you the scholarship that you are looking for.
4️⃣ Apply as early as possible
The saying ‘the early bird gets the worm’ holds true in the case of scholarships. When you apply early you compete with less number of applicants, hence your chances are high. Also, you have ample time to look for different types of scholarships. You don't go through the stress of worrying about the deadline. So be quick in making decisions and try to apply as early as possible.
5️⃣ Try to choose rare countries or courses
Most of the students aspire to go to USA, UK, or Australia. That is why the competition for scholarships in these countries is very high. But the same courses could be found in other countries which provide scholarships. So try to choose rare countries that offer the same kind of funding and quality education. This will maximize your chances of getting a scholarship.
6️⃣ Avoid general statements in your essay
An essay is your way into the scholarship. So try to write a good one and exclude general statements like ‘I was always interested in studying at the given University. An essay is to narrate your story to the evaluators, so make sure you write a good one. Tell the evaluator how you got interested in a particular subject or University.
7️⃣ Try to get better recommendations
Ask your professors or lecturers to give you recommendation letters. Show them the University website and the skills that the scholarship requires. Ask them to write according to the required skill set by the evaluators.
8️⃣ Essential of an essay
Try to start the essay well, possibly any unique traits that you possess, so that the evaluator reads your essay till the end. Do not start the essay by introducing yourself, as this is too common. Try to match the word limit given; do not try to extend the length by dragging it. Try to use your own words rather than picking quotes from the internet.
9️⃣ Do not get greedy
Do not bias between scholarships that are offering low amounts, as any amount is better than no amount. Apply to all kinds of scholarships, once that are offering low amounts as well as those offering full funding. After the results, you can opt for the scholarships that are offering a good amount.
🔟 Prepare your documents in advance
Do not wait till the deadline to prepare all your documents. Ready them in advance to meet any emergencies that you might face.
The standard documents are: Your CV, educational credentials, essay, & Letter of Recommendation
Note: Proofread your application to make sure that there are no errors in it.
@etconp
🏷Tips to maximize your chance of winning an international scholarship
1️⃣ Allow yourself time & energy to work on scholarships
You will have to apply for a bunch of scholarships before you get one. So allow yourself time to search for different scholarships and read details about them so that you can pick the best ones for you. Do not rely on just one particular scholarship, apply for a range of scholarships. Do not be disheartened by rejection, believe that you will be able to get through the next scholarship.
2️⃣ Read about the university that you are applying to
Read about the University, and its vision or objectives to understand it. That will give you an idea of what the university is truly looking for in its student. Mold your application or your thoughts in the direction of the university’s requirement. When your thoughts will start matching with that of the University, it will give you an edge over other applicants as your profile will totally align with the requirement of the university.
3️⃣ Check how the students are evaluated
Of course first, check the basic eligibility criteria like nationality, course, and level of study. After getting through the basic eligibility criteria, check specific details of the requirements. Like some scholarships are looking for students who have got good leadership skills, some want students with good communication skills. Do not miss these intricate details, they may seem small, but can make a huge difference in getting you the scholarship that you are looking for.
4️⃣ Apply as early as possible
The saying ‘the early bird gets the worm’ holds true in the case of scholarships. When you apply early you compete with less number of applicants, hence your chances are high. Also, you have ample time to look for different types of scholarships. You don't go through the stress of worrying about the deadline. So be quick in making decisions and try to apply as early as possible.
5️⃣ Try to choose rare countries or courses
Most of the students aspire to go to USA, UK, or Australia. That is why the competition for scholarships in these countries is very high. But the same courses could be found in other countries which provide scholarships. So try to choose rare countries that offer the same kind of funding and quality education. This will maximize your chances of getting a scholarship.
6️⃣ Avoid general statements in your essay
An essay is your way into the scholarship. So try to write a good one and exclude general statements like ‘I was always interested in studying at the given University. An essay is to narrate your story to the evaluators, so make sure you write a good one. Tell the evaluator how you got interested in a particular subject or University.
7️⃣ Try to get better recommendations
Ask your professors or lecturers to give you recommendation letters. Show them the University website and the skills that the scholarship requires. Ask them to write according to the required skill set by the evaluators.
8️⃣ Essential of an essay
Try to start the essay well, possibly any unique traits that you possess, so that the evaluator reads your essay till the end. Do not start the essay by introducing yourself, as this is too common. Try to match the word limit given; do not try to extend the length by dragging it. Try to use your own words rather than picking quotes from the internet.
9️⃣ Do not get greedy
Do not bias between scholarships that are offering low amounts, as any amount is better than no amount. Apply to all kinds of scholarships, once that are offering low amounts as well as those offering full funding. After the results, you can opt for the scholarships that are offering a good amount.
🔟 Prepare your documents in advance
Do not wait till the deadline to prepare all your documents. Ready them in advance to meet any emergencies that you might face.
The standard documents are: Your CV, educational credentials, essay, & Letter of Recommendation
Note: Proofread your application to make sure that there are no errors in it.
@etconp
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