In some ways applying for a scholarship is similar to applying for a job. You need something like a resume and you need to prove that you are good enough and that you deserve the job. This application process prepares you for later in your life when you will need to find a good job. And just like then, there are things that can make or break your application and that can improve your chances.

One thing is to not wait until you are desperate. That is until the last moment when you do not have enough time and you are under pressure. That is a big no. Search for scholarships early on bulletin boards, online and at the financial aid offices.

Apply to more than one scholarship and get a little organized. Have a checklist and make sure that you don’t miss the deadline. It is better to be one of the first to apply than one of the lasts.

Write and excellent essay that you can personalize a little. Let it show that you are a passionate human being and that you are ambitious. It is a good idea to write about things that interest you. Give examples of what you have achieved so far and how you managed to do that. Give examples of your motivations. Ask someone else to look at your essay when you finish it also and proofread it.

Be careful about the contact info that you leave on the forms. Insert a professional email, the type that has your email and it is on Gmail rather than on other dubious servers. It might be good to set the privacy of your Facebook account or delete content that you wouldn`t want the commission to see.

And take care to submit and mail the application correctly. Make a copy of all the documents that you are sending and request a receipt confirmation so you make sure that the letter hasn`t got lost somewhere. Stand-by in case they need any further info from you. Sometimes they might need another document or something like that and you need to send it fast. Follow these tips and you will surely get a scholarship or grant.

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2. Thank u.

3. Thaks for the tips, I think they constitute a greater deal of necessary informations needed and necessary to be awarded a scholarship. Thanks once again and I will be looking forward to more tips and ideas.

4. Thanks a lot and please keep me updated on current news regarding scholarships especially on tourism. God bless you

5. I am grateful for the opportunity of receiving this Newsletter, as ill have you know that I have been browsing the internet in search of a Bursary or scholarship to Aid for my studies for next year in Theology. At times I wonder why is it so hard if one is willing to further their studies, but just lacks funding.

6. i need are sponsor to help me in my education

7. now iam studying in BE3year IN CHENNAI,tamilnadu,India.so i want to pay my college,i am backward class people,i my family iam only studying be, so please help for me.

8. Hey its me Tanga am student at MENGO SENIOR SCHOOL and am S.5 doing HISTORY, ECONOMICS, GEOGRAPHY and MATHEMATICS.But you know am in need of scholarship from universities from UK, CANADA, USA.Please help me any one concerned.

   • Hey its me Tanga am student at MENGO SENIOR SCHOOL and am S.5 doing HISTORY, ECONOMICS, GEOGRAPHY and MATHEMATICS.But you know am in need of scholarship from universities from UK, CANADA, USA.Please help me any one concerned.

9. i wanted a grant but not yet confirmed

10. please I wish to know what you are into in this site thanks

11. Thank you for the tips but how or where can i get the application forms to fill and submit

12. Wish to get a full scholarship to persue my education at the masters level in either canada, london or australia
    My main interest is in researching into medical equipments in the hospitals or any other research under biomedical engineering.
    Have a degree in biomedical engineering at KNUST, GHANA

13. Really in need of a scholarship because I’m from a poor family, have dependants & a Nursing graduate.

14. Application for a Bursary for a degree in Chemical Engineering in 2014 Please send application forms.

15. good advise keep on advising

    peter
    kenya

16. As i am from a poor family.I require scholarship for my further studies and i hope i could get a better carrier if u would help me/grant me a scholarship
    Thanking you.

17. sir i secured 84% in my +2, and interested to study b.tech, financially my family backward if you help me by providing a scholarship i would continue my studies and get a better carrier. then i may be helpful to my family and society.there by i hope you would grant me a scholarship.
    thanking you sir.

18. thanks very much..

19. Am a Ghanaian and completed University of Cape Coast in 2010.I have had three years experience in both tax mobilization and teaching.I would like to pursue MBA banking and finance

20. Iam student looking for a scholar ship to enable to study abroad for higher studies. Now I am studying for 12th std, the surther studies will be out side of indiato get internationa exposure and experties to mould me for future life challenges

21. I like the advice you give me! Thanks, i’ll make it useful

22. First of all,thank you for making this one.After I have read this,I finally knew what are the things to be done in applying for a scholarship and I also knew that its not that easy to have it but,it takes time and efforts to have this.However,I will still try my best for I have to do this not only to be able to help my parents in financially but also to help myself.

23. am a kenyan man aged 23 years. i did my kcse and got a B plain. am a single parented. please help me to undertake my degree.

24. pls provide scholarship education purpose

25. Congrats to whoever had it mind to serve by disseminating helpful tips to those in need.

26. wonderful

27. this is good staff

28. Interesting, May all of us who aspire for this, get it in time.
    Amen

29. I want a full scholarship and I want to study languages ​​and I can not afford college
    I do not have to give me this opportunity other than you, and I hope my support until the last of my career university
     
    I hope reply soon
    Thank you

30. thanks soo much for the information.i appreciate it.

31. I want a full scholarship and I want to study psychology and I can not afford college
    I’m undergraduate I do not have of Idama financially, and my father will not be able to carry my costs and I hope gave an opportunity to fulfill my dream

    I hope reply soon
    Thank you.

32. i really need this so much …. please give this opportunity for me …. thank you:)

33. I have had applied for scholar ship but i did nt got it

34. I am busy with my studies for the 11th standard and not always in a position to get in contact with you. Please be patient with me and let me know what I have to do further to avail the scholar ship.
    Moreover I don’t have any Desky /Lappy of my own. My parents couldn’t afford that till today.
    Sincerely
    Chandranath

35. I am looking for a free scholarship technical field.I have done a aircraft maintenance license course.

36. Wish to sequre a scholarship very soon.thanks

37. i will be very grateful if i am given scholarship or job,thanks

38. Many thanks for availing me with the tips for applying for the scholarship. please keep on sending.

    Regards,
    moiti

39. I need a bursary for B.Soc Sc degree for 2014 academic year. I am currently a University Student and the University of Free State.

40. thank you for the piece of advice. i will adhere to it in order to increase my chances of getting a scholarship. i am very grateful.

41. I am very grateful for this advice.

42. i like the way your sell your orgarnisation i wish you the best .

43. My hard copy will be submit by post to you as early as possible. pl. give me for further details…….

44. I pray to Al- mighty God to gran you more wisdom to continue the good humanitarian support you have been doing to support the development of the vulnerable poor student/people. It is my view and hope that I will succeed in getting scholarship to continue my education through your organization.

45. It is my view and hope that I will succeed in getting scholarship to continue my education through your organization.

46. Thanks so much for your advice. I will surely follow that to make sure i succeed.

47. impressed with your tips but would be glad if you could link me to some available opportunities.

48. I’m a Diploma holder in Mechanical Eng’ (Plant). I desire to further my studies so as to enhance my career and become more productive. I aspire to become an Engineer and a Specialist in this field. Any kind of assistance offered to me to achieve my dream will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

    • CURRENTLY PERSUING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN COMMERCE AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY AND IN NEED OF FINANCIAL AID. THANKS, 0784141533

49. Sadness had crowded my heart after reaching my teen age just because of how people especially children rights are abuse day in and day out in most parts of the world especially in remote villages in Africa,because of their little knowledge about their rights.Since then,i had developed the taste to study Political Science in one of America’s universities so that i can acquire knowledge to impart them.I have also discovered that people do not suffer in the world,most especially in Africa because of their GDP[gross domestic product] but because of their GMA[gross mental attitude].My father once told me,”The man with knowledge is a man of power;and a man with power is an advantage in life and the man with knowledge is the most dangerous.”Many countries,since the world began,who thought knowledge was not needed that much have all becomes victims instead of victors in the world.Again,in early November of 2012,i was awarded the best student in History and Christian Religious Studies among the form two students in Ghanata Senior High School.Sir,now it has become necessary for me to write to you applying for Bursary scholarship so that i can further my education in America for a degree program in Political Science because my parents are financial weak to support me.looking forward to hear from you soon.Thank you.

50. i would like to apply for a scholarship in Norway or Finland.may i please know the scholarships available in these countries.thanks.

51. i nid finencal support for my education be cose i am from rural baground so i wantt persue hiar education

52. Thanks a lot and please keep me
    updated on current news regarding
    scholarships especially on tourism.
    God bless you

53. very interesting!!!!!! I will try my best I can to make sure that things are possible with me, however, I look forward to cooperate with you in all things. thanks

54. thank you so much

55. HI,my self saniya anwar and im really greatful to you if you grant me scholorship for my further studies.
    thanking you.

56. HI,
    MY SELF SANIYA ANWAR I AM REALLY GREATFULL TO YOU IF YOU GRANT ME SCHOLARSHIP FOR MY FURTHER STUDIES I REALLY NEED SCHOLARSHIP.

    THANKING YOU
    SANIYA ANWAR

57. thanks a lot for being updated for this inspiring notice about the scholarships. actually I’m a student of UKZN and I’m seeking the assistance of driving my dream into reality. it could be a pleasure to me if these email will reach your kindness and taken into consideration. THANKS!!!!

58. I’M STUDYING PSYCHOLOGY, FIRST YEAR STUDENT THESE TEAR

59. THIS YEAR, I’M A BACHELOR STUDENT

60. Thanks for all the advices and information
    i am looking for a full scholarship for my master degree in either translation and interpretation or international relations.my favourite countries are USA, CHINA,CANADA,LONDON.i had my first degree on bilingual studies[ English and French] and i have chinese language and german as additional languages. God bless you.
    Thanks

61. am in need of scholarship to upgrade my brillance and intellegent and i need to school outside NIGERIA like CANADAN,USA,AUSTRIAL ETC pls i need it so much to further my education to the highest level….

62. Thanks for the newsletter I was motivated.

63. I am holder of Bachelor of Education in Basic Education and have taught for seven years.I want to further my studies in leadership in education in Canada or Denmark.Help me gain scholarship to to study and come back to my country Ghana to help develop education.Thank you so much.

64. I am a final year M.phil student at UEW Ghana.I have the ambition of becoming science lecturer in future. In view of this i would like to take this opportunity to obtain my PhD in order to make my dream come into reality.thank you.

65. Am a 2nd year student offering bachelor of science in palliative care , am in need of an education bursary support to complete my course for the academic year 2014/2015.
    please how can we access the application forms

66. Thanks for your regular guidelines and advice.I am a diploma registered general nurse and HIV/AIDS counselor.I would be glad if get scholarship to further my studies in medicine.This will go a long way to improve the lifes of people leaving with HIV/AIDS and the general populice

67. Thank you soo……….much for the advises.I’m a diploma holder in software engineering and I would like to do eletronic and electrical engineering degree in uk.help me to get scholarship very soon.I was a member of red cross society and like to help people through my education qualifications!!!

68. i have 5 distinction in my waec ssce am a very brilliant student i will like to study in scholarship did they give free scholarship replied via

69. REALLY INTERESTING STUFF! AM A B.ENG OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND LOOKING FORWARD FOR SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY FOR MY MASTER IN THE AREA OF NANOTECHNOLOGY. MY STATEMENT OF PURPOSE IS ALREADY PREPARED. NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE TO MAKE THE RESEARCH A SUCCESSFUL ONE.

    NECESSARY INFO WILL BE HIGHLY WELCOMED. THANKS

70. please I am a ugandan having diploma in business and now enroled for degree in business Administration in one of the university by the name ALL SAINT UNIVERSITY LANGO but am un able to sponser my self and i request if you can availe me with scholership
    thank.

71. Thank you for your services…

72. I AM STUDIED DIPLOMA FIRSTYEAR.MYFATHER&MOTHER ARE VERY POOR PLEASE HELP ME

73. i am a Ugandan male aged twenty five years having completed diploma in procurement and logistics management from fountain institute of management and technology, advance level in education from st. Charles kalongo, ordinary level at kotido secondary school and primary level from patongo church of Uganda. i therefore request for any well wishers to sponsor my further studies.
    looking forward to hear from you.

74. thank for the adverce you given to me,am so happy on that it was not come on to me that.i must writte easy like that,bet how will i now the topic of my easy,

75. Am in my final year persuing a bachelors degree in development studies at makerere university uganda, bt am looking towards getting a scholarship to go for masters in development studies… preferably in united kingdom. pse help me out.

76. impressed with your tips but would be glad if you could link me to some available opportunities.

77. Thanks for the tips. But where, when and how can I apply?

78. I am a secondary student at Maseno School,Kenya.I am aged 16,in Form 2.I have 2 siblings and a single mother.Despite the woos of fee payment I am bright and have led in exams since Form 1.I am also an excellent basketball player.My mother receives a poor salary that cannot cater for all of us,let alone my 90000 yearly fee.Am contemplating dropping out of school.Please HELP.

79. hi i am channamma studieng be 4th sem

80. plz help me as i am poor