Secrets To Winning Study Abroad Scholarships

 

Getting a degree from an international institution can open up lucrative global career opportunities by giving candidates holistic education. Studying at an eminent university abroad is an expensive affair but that should not hinder one’s aspirations of pursuing one’s dream education. Universities offer help in the form of scholarships which can range from 5%-100%. There are several scholarships that you can apply to, regardless of your background and interests.

Candidates from all across the globe apply for scholarships but only a handful ever get it. When applying for a scholarship, it is vital that one presents an impressive application.

There are certain things you as a student can do to ensure that your scholarship applications don't fail you. Here's how you can ace your scholarship application.

1. Be the early bird

The earlier you start, the less risky it is for you to miss the deadline. You will also have more time in hand to perfect your application. Scholarship winners do say the early application was crucial for their success.

2. Conduct thorough groundwork

Listing out which scholarships and institutions suit your interests, achievements, and academic record requires you to research for them in detail. This can help you in finding the right scholarship for a quality overseas education that you deeply desire. If you are sure of the university of enrollment, then the institution’s website is a good place to start your scholarship search. Generally, the university’s website gives a lot of resources on scholarships, financial aid, and other funding.

3. Pay close attention to the application essay

Writing a scholarship essay might be time-consuming, but it is an useful tool to exhibit your story and mention why you deserve the scholarship. The scholarship application should reflect your personality and authentic voice. Be sure to mention the special things about you, like any hardship that you went through and how you overcame it. Identify all the keywords and take time to understand them and strictly stick to the question when you answer.

4. Proofread the application

It is highly suggested to always proofread the scholarship application multiple times. Scholarship applications always have a scope of improvisation after someone passes a critical eye over them. Apart from helping to identify typing errors or other errors, constructive feedback helps you introspect your relevant strengths and achievements.

5. Time management

Time management is especially critical if you have multiple scholarship applications to submit. Some students in the haste of application submission, end up submitting incomplete applications. Make a calendar of all the deadlines and give yourself plenty of time to work on each one.

6. Apply

There is no limit on the number of scholarships you can apply for. Apply to the maximum number of scholarships that you are eligible for. The more you apply, the more there’s a possibility that you’ll get one!

7. Do not lose hope

Do not stop applying. You might face rejection from one organization, but do not lose hope. it’s important – and worthwhile – to keep on applying. You never know which scholarship application will be the one that succeeds.

Listed below are a few Edwise students who were awarded scholarships.

1. Our Student Kritibha Rai has received a Government of Ireland International Scholarship for MSc Actuarial Science FT at University College Dublin, Ireland in the academic year 2014/15. This scholarship entitled her to a full tuition fee waiver and a €10,000 stipend for up to one academic year.

2. Our student Jahaan Bharucha is a proud recipient of the prestigious Chancellors Award (100% Tuition fee Waiver) from Troy University, Alabama, the USA for the course of BBA-Sports Management for 2016 intake.

3. Edwise Student Sharron Furtado from Pune was awarded the International Achievement Scholarship for the course MSC Applying Physiotherapy at the Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

4. Our Student, Bibhas Biswas has received John Sports Scholarship at Southern Institute of Technology (New Zealand) covering 100% of his tuition fees for the course Graduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science

 

For further assistance or queries students can contact us, Edwise International, and avail of our wide range of services for students on destinations like Universities in Canada, study in Canada, study in UK, study in Ireland, study in USA, study in New-Zealand, study in Australia, study in Singapore and many other countries.