Wednesday, 9 January 2013

Ways to find appropriate Scholarships

I want a scholarship, goggled it, Ahh I am confused.....


Enter the word "scholarships" in Google search bar, hit enter and bam, a list of hundred sites show up containing information about hundreds of scholarship. Now what to do which site to see, which country to choose?? Oh man!! I am confused.

Most of us face this situation many times when we are trying to search the most suitable and appropriate scholarships for ourselves.


" Never ever search scholarships from every country, you will get lost and will never find appropriate scholarship"

First things first. Always first search for country and university which suites best for you in terms of your qualifications before even searching for scholarships.

Why I should search universities instead of searching scholarships??
Almost every university and institute will have a scholarship and financial aid section on their websites. Where scholarships offered by the university and other 3rd parties will be displayed relevant to that university. So by only finding universities you will find even more scholarships. Most universities not often publish scholarships offer by them. Following two sites will help you in searching the relevant universities,


Documents are every thing. Arrange all of your documents as soon as possible. Usually following documents are required for getting admission in any country.

1) Diploma certificate/ Degree
2) Transcript (Showing courses studied, credit hours and grades earned)
3) Language proficiency  certificate (IELTS, TOEFL in case of english)
4) Valid Passport
5) Any other certificate which depicts your skills.
6) A self motivational letter (letter about your motivations and reasons for selecting the university)
7) A personal letter (A letter for introducing yourself and your aims)

Having a scanned copy of all these certificates is always recommended.

Eligibility: Found a university which suits your academic back ground and your future aims.Always have a look on eligibility requirements.

Finding the scholarship: As I mentioned above most of the university websites will have a scholarship and financial aid section. Go through that section and you will find suitable scholarships for yourself. Give a one time search on goggle for scholarship for that particular country and university.

Found a university. Yeah! I am eligible to apply...


Never be late. Never apply late for admissions. Apply asap, the earlier you apply the better the chance for you to get selected. Most universities have online applications systems. Always select the online application system for applying, it is most convenient and efficient. 

Feel free to comment and share your views and experiences.

Emile Boutmy Scholarships for International Students at Sciences Po University

Sciences Po 
Bachelors/Masters Degree
Deadline: 4 Apr/2 May 2013

Course starts September 2013


Developing Solutions Scholarships at University of Nottingham

University of NottinghamMasters (MS) Degree
Applications must be sent to CUD before 13 February 2013 and before 18 January 2013 for the following trainings:
• Internship at the Use of Information Technologies and Communication in University Library•  Internship methodological innovation support in family farming.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.cud.be/content/view/339/208/lang,/


Utrecht Excellence Scholarships for International Students


Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree level.

Scholarship Provider: University of the West

Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:-The scholarship is available to new students seeking either Bachelor’s degrees or Master’s degrees at UWest. PhD students, ESL students or students seeking certificates only are not eligible for this scholarship.
-International students must meet the minimum UWest admission requirements for English proficiency. Conditionally admitted students are not eligible for the scholarship.

-To qualify for the scholarship a student must be enrolled fulltime at UWest. Fulltime enrollment is defined as registering for, and successfully completing, a minimum of 12 credits each semester (24 credits per academic year) for undergraduates, and 9 credits each semester (18 credits per academic year) for graduate students. Students must be pre-registered at the full-time credit level before the scholarship funds can be made available to them.

-Minimum GPA for Undergraduate(Un) and Graduate(G) Level: Lotus Gold Scholarship ($10,000): 3.0(Un), 3.25(G); Lotus Silver Scholarship($5,000): 2.75(Un), 3.0(G); Lotus Gold Scholarship-Fo Guang  ($10,000): 2.75(Un), 3.0(G); Lotus Silver Scholarship-Fo Guang ($5,000): 2.5(Un), 2.75(G)


Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this scholarship.

Number of award(s): UWest anticipates awarding a large number of Lotus Scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year.


Duration of award(s): The Scholarship is initially awarded for one academic year beginning in Fall Semester. Renewal of the scholarship is possible, but not guaranteed, depending on the student’s performance and funding availability.


What does it cover?  The Scholarship awards $5,000 or $10,000 annually to each successful applicant to apply toward his or her tuition, mandatory fees, room and board, and other expenses required for attendance at UWest.
Lotus Gold Scholarship ($10,000): For international students, Lotus Gold Scholarship ($10,000): For domestic students, Lotus Silver Scholarship ($5000): For domestic students, Lotus Gold Scholarship ($10,000): For Students recommended by the Fo Guang Shan or another organized religious order, Lotus Silver Scholarship ($5000): For Students recommended by the Fo Guang Shan or another organized religious order.


How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post or by email.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Priority deadline (for new applicants): February 15, 2013.
-Secondary deadline (for both new and returning applicants): April 1, 2013.


Further Scholarship Information and Application: http://www.uwest.edu/





Scholarships in NYC for International Students

For Masters in Business related subjects/ Bachelors

Two exciting opportunities to live and learn in NYC. Whether you are a high school student looking for that perfect college fit, or a college student looking for post-graduate opportunities, we have a scholarship for you!

LIVE YOUR DREAMS IN NEW YORK




SCHOOLS
These are the four participating divisions of The New School
 ELIGIBILITY
Open to high school and college students worldwide interested in applying or transferring to one of the four
participating divisions of The New School. Scholarship winners must be a high school graduate on or before June 2013.

THE CHALLENGE
• Logical reasoning & The New School quizzes
• Creative case (presented by a video)

PRIZES
One full and one partial scholarship for bachelor’s program to each of the four participating school. Apple iPad Mini
products will be given away for extraordinary submissions to four high school students (not graduating by June 2013).
Scholarships valued up to $160,000!

DEADLINE January 27, 2013

ARE YOU?
✓ Interested in studying business, finance, communications or analytics/big data
✓ Interested in study at a prestigious university in New York City
✓ Interested in  I want to start my master’s degree in fall 2013
✓ Interested in  I want to receive one of 16 scholarships (worth over $500,000 in total)
to study a specialized Master of Science program at Fordham Graduate School of Business in NYC
Then the Fordham Business Challenge 2013 is just for you!

PROGRAMS
Scholarships for the following Master of Science programs:

ELIGIBILITY
College seniors who will obtain their Bachelor’s degree by June 2013 OR recent university graduates and young professionals holding a university diploma WORLDWIDE


THE CHALLENGE
• Answer (3) multiple choice question sets and (1) essay question

PRIZES
• First place winners (8) will receive a full-tuition scholarship and an invitation to attend the prize ceremony in New York City in April 2013
• Second place winners (8) will receive a half-tuition scholarship


DEADLINE February 1, 2013

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