Tips To Get Scholarship To Study Abroad

Nowadays, every student from Pakistan wants to study for a higher education degree abroad, but along with the tuition fees of top universities abroad, students also have to spend travel money, pay accommodation fees, pay food and entertainment expenses etc. Studying abroad without a scholarship can be really expensive. And if you don’t know how to find a perfect scholarship to pursue your dream study abroad, we are happy to help. Today in this article we are going to tell you some tips to get a scholarship to study abroad:

Research On Scholarships

The first and best step to get a scholarship is to do keen research on universities and scholarship programs and their rules & regulations. We advise you to note down all the names of universities and scholarship programs you are interested in and also note their eligibility criteria and deadlines. This process can be exhausting but it will be worth it. Writing down all the important details will help you have clarity about which university or programs you can apply for and what documents you need to apply for the scholarships.

Types Of Scholarships And Their Eligibility Criteria

Not all the scholarships are the same. There are different kinds of scholarships with different eligibility criteria. You have to carefully identify and note down the type of scholarship that is being offered by your desired university. Study abroad scholarships can be of many different types, like academic scholarships, need-based scholarships, sports based scholarships and regional or country specific scholarships etc. And don’t get confused, there’s a difference between scholarships and student loans. Scholarships/grants are a kind of gift to deserving students and student loans are debt that you have to pay later with interest.

Multiple Applications

After you have noted down all the information and requirements, now it’s time to apply. You need to apply for multiple scholarship programs at the same time because it will help you to have a stand by even if you get rejected from one or two scholarship programs. It will also help you to choose between which kind of scholarship funding you want and which you don’t like if you get accepted for both partially and fully funded scholarships. Obviously a fully funded scholarship will be more helpful.

Try To Apply Early

These study abroad scholarships can be highly competitive because scholarship selection committee will be receiving applications from almost all over the world. It is advised to apply well in advance for your desired scholarship program to make your application stand out. And in case of any problem, you can call the university to seek out that problem which cannot be possible in the closing days. It will also exhibits your image as you are really interested in the scholarship.  

Personal Statement & Academic Records

Most of the scholarship providers require candidates to write a personal statement or a letter of motivation to tell the selection committee about the candidates and why they need the scholarship. Try to write an excellent personal statement by finding the perfect words and expressions and by being honest. Also, mention your academic achievements in the letter even if you have already submitted your academic records along with the application. Good academic records are compulsory for an academic scholarship. Try to tell the selection committee how hard working you are and how this scholarship can help you