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There are two major types of scholarships: Full and
Partial Scholarships. Scholarships are issued by Governments, organizations
and individuals. With hundreds of scholarships awarded yearly by various
bodies, why do most people find it difficult securing any?
Although scholarship application procedures vary, I have found a common
trait which if stuck to would give you an 80% chance of securing a
scholarship. They are listed below:
(a). Search: this is the first step. Search
vigorously through different sources to secure scholarship application forms
for available scholarships.
(b). Network: there’s no harm in asking
questions. Ask a lot of questions from people about available scholarships
they may know of. Perhaps they will know some or know someone that knows.
(c). Apply: indicate your interest in a
scholarship by applying early. Remember, ‘the early birds eat the fattest
worms’ and how else would the awarding body know that you are serious and
determined?
(d). Legal Documents: back your scholarship
application strongly by sending notarized copies of your original
certificates even if you were not asked to do that. It makes your submitted
certificates stand out.
(e). Detailed CV: Send also a detailed CV along
with your application where required. Do not leave the awarding body
guessing about your CV.
(g). Notable Referees: include the names of only
notable persons with whom you have initially discussed your scholarship
application with as your referees. Endeavour to update them on any action
you take pertaining the scholarship. It is not very difficult to get a
notable person in your environment to be your referee. Approach them
persistently with the copies of your application forms. With perseverance on
your own part, they’ll act as your referee.
(f). Maintain Online Contact: after submitting
your scholarship application form, maintain steady online contact with the
awarding bodies’ websites. This will enable you know when valuable
information regarding the application is released on the site. Be on the
watch out.
(h). Have faith: you need to have ‘success’ at
the back of your mind while applying. Believe that you have already been
awarded the scholarship if you really want it awarded to you. Nature works
that way.
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