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Winning Scholarships Tips

Ever wonder what kind of students win scholarships? There are certain characteristics of applications which help them winning big scholarships for higher education. We have listed top tips for applying for scholarships.

1. Give Suitable Examples

You must read the scholarship application form carefully and answer questions only in highly relative manner. Only give concrete examples which can easily illustrate your point. Saying additional not related things will not help, but may annoy the donor.

2. Check Eligibility Before Making Application

Many students make this mistake. They do not read the application form and eligibility criteria, and when they receive the rejection letter, they got disappointed. You must understand the nature of scholarship and for which area they want to promote education. You must check if their interest matches with your qualifications and future educational interest.

3. Identify Scholarships Objectives

Scholarships are generally made available to stimulate an awareness and interest in specific industry. They are only available in specific sector for students in achieving their career aspirations. You must identify if the scholarship is designed to help students further in their undergraduate or graduate studies in your area of interest. A mismatch certainly won’t qualify you for the scholarship.

4. Take Time to Complete the Application Form

Many students wait for last minute deadlines and, due to lack of time, many of them fail to follow directions. You can have additional advantage if you spend more time on application. General tips are:
4.1. Read all the parts and questions first
4.2. Write legibly
4.3. Be truthful and check for accuracy
4.4. Proofread
4.5. Tell me about yourself corrrectly
4.6. Be focused
4.7. Show them who you are
4.8. Prove it
4.9. Keep to the word limit
4.10. Be creative

5.  Write an accomplishments resume

Resume is the most important part of your scholarship application. Create a one-page portfolio of your greatest accomplishments. This will help you when you are filling out applications and sometimes you can even include the resume with your application.

Wishing you success!
Amit
International Student Adviser

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