by Stephen Amell
Published Fri, May 27th 2016, 18:14 | Education
Many involved in the academic world discuss the fact that thousands of dollars are wasted each year with scholarships unused. Somewhat ironic, since there are hundreds of international students looking forward to financial assistance to fund studies abroad. So what is the reason for this waste? One may be the rigorous selection process or the fear that students have to go through the selection; thus, several scholarships are not distributed by the lack of candidates who can fill out an application properly.
This argument cannot disrupt his plans to conquer a good scholarship at a university or international college. The main research is enough and, once found his bag of study of interest, follows all the steps required by the institution with care and dedication. Here, there are some tips to be considered when looking for and enroll in study abroad scholarships:
Search carefully:
It is very important to devote time and effort to research, thinking and analyzing several studies and scholarship that financial aid offers. It can cover the full cost of the course or only part of it; or they may even cover housing costs, transportation and food.
Complete the requirements carefully
Once you find your bag of study of interest, read all instructions and information about it (including the lines of fine print). Make sure you understand everything being explained before starting your application; and when to start, complete it at once, not to leave anything behind. Therefore, it is important that you have already gathered all the necessary information to complete the registration forms. Remember, an incomplete form leads to immediate rejection.
Your personal statement
The name actually is statement. Perhaps this is the most important part of your application. This is an essay in which you have to pass a little of what you are. It must be clear and concise, but inspiring enough to draw the attention of sponsors. Remember to write about all aspects required in the instructions. Use concrete examples; for example, instead of writing an essay generic about volunteering in your community, write about his experiences as a volunteer. Do not feel shy to mention all his achievements - whether academic, professional or personal. But of course, if this is one of the instructions; you will not want to sound conceited. When you finish writing, review so that no error unnoticed. Ask someone else to read helps a lot to find fault.
Fit to the requirements of the scholarship
Often scholarships are named after a famous scientist, writer and philanthropist. When you do your research, know more about the person honored in the name of scholarship. This is the first step to fit the requirements of the university. Be compatible with the requirements and objectives of the bag is essential to be a potential candidate. And if the bag does not have the name of any professional, make sure you fit the profile of the candidates they are looking for.