Where there is a will, there is a way – this adage is universal and goes well particularly with students because education is the only thing in this world which garners great respect from all walks of life irrespective of their background. So any student, not driven by selfish motives, determined to pursue overseas education can find a ray of hope even in the darkness through generous scholarships offered by international universities. And the only catalyst to make your study abroad program a great success is a fair and sincere approach.
You must concretize your fair and sincere approach by saving some money, whatever you could, few months before your study abroad year. These kinds of savings combined with financial aid empower you to accomplish your study abroad dream. Here we list out the calculated fair and sincere approach.
Visit an Educational Consultancy
Yes, this is the easiest and the fastest way of gathering complete information in abridged form regarding the scholarships offered by various universities from different countries across the world. At our branches, you can also have the opportunity to directly consult the university delegates and know the types of scholarships available to them.
Do Extensive Research
Apart from gathering information, you can also find out the wide variety of scholarships by visiting the university websites. The more the time you spend navigating the university websites, the more information you get regarding scholarships offered by universities. Your research must also include the websites of the home country and the host country for any exchange programs and scholarships because many countries offer such scholarships in collaboration or bilateral tie-ups. The following list of types of scholarships helps you in browsing the scholarships.
- Location-specific study abroad scholarships
- Program specific scholarships to study abroad
- Subject-specific study abroad scholarships
- Student-specific scholarships to study abroad
- University provided scholarships to study abroad
- Government-funded scholarships
Communicate Directly with the University
This is also the best way to gather information because it not only gives you the accurate information but also gives you complete assurance regarding the scholarships you are eligible for and can be confident of your study abroad planning.
It’s Time to put it on the Paper
Yes, it’s time to work concretely. Once you complete your research on available scholarships you need to list them out and prepare yourself to fulfil all the requirements. And a major component of your paperwork is preparing a resume. It’s mandatory to highlight any international exposure you had, any extracurricular activities undertaken in your previous study but make sure that your resume must not be more than one page. Remember one thing that cover letter plays an important role.
Get ready with the References
Even if you have the least bit of study abroad planning, you need to be ready with references well before you leave your college because, in the case of students, professors can have ample time to give references. If you’re a working professional, then you have to gather the recommendation letter from your employer.
Unwavering Perseverance
You need a lot of patience and time to execute this approach for your study abroad plan. Apply for study abroad scholarships as quickly and thoroughly as you can. You must be with utmost consciousness while applying for scholarships and apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible for all awards though smaller add up and allow you to get many affordable and less stressful semesters.
Seriousness Matters
One should be serious while applying for scholarships. Before applying for scholarships, make sure that you are familiar with all the requirements. Apply well in advance to avoid any kind of disappointment later because a human mind can work better under no pressure. Work hard to get good grades since most of the scholarships rely on your grades only. At the same time, other things such as your extracurricular activities and any kind of other academic works such as publishing articles and participating in any seminars and projects are also considered while deciding the awarding of scholarships. Your personal essays also play a crucial role in getting the scholarship. All these things together show your seriousness towards your study abroad aspiration.
Overall
It’s not all about one thing. Scholarship providers investigate every aspect of the applicant very closely. The candidature is considered from a comprehensive perspective. Hence, students must not be disappointed if they lag behind in one aspect. The only thing to keep in mind is, to be honest in your approach and presentation.