When you apply abroad for a program, you choose the university, faculty, or course you want to study. The more prestigious the program, the more difficult it is to get there. For example, Harvard University enrolls only 4% of all applicants 👍
✅ Your task is to choose the program that will be most interesting and useful to you for your career.
❓ What do you need to get a grant?
First of all, it is, of course, English. Knowledge of English must be confirmed by a certificate, for example, IELTS. If you are applying for Bachelor's degree (Bachelor) or Master's degree (Masters), you must provide documents confirming your previous studies.
❓ When should I apply for a grant?
If you plan to apply for major scholarships, the recommended deadline is December 1st. This date assumes that all your documents have already been submitted to the required university. Later is possible, but keep in mind that large grants have earlier deadlines. The sooner you submit your application, the better your chances of success.
↪️↪️ Next, I will describe in detail the main stages of obtaining a grant:
Step🔠
Find the official website of the university where you plan to study.
Step 🔡
Find the program you need on the website. Find the Admissions section, where you will see a tab with faculties, each faculty has different programs. Next, you study the content of the program you need.
Step🔡
Find the Grants / Scholarships tab. If there is no such tab, then look for contacts and write an e-mail.
🧷You need to write a letter and ask all your questions.
Step🔢
After you have found out all the details, you need to submit the documents. This is all done online, on the university's website.
▶️ You will need to fill out all the forms, upload your passport, diplomas, letters of recommendation and letters of motivation.
Step🔠
Pay the registration fee. This is a common procedure for international universities. After payment, you will receive an email with confirmation of registration.
Step🔢
If you meet the criteria of the program, then you are invited to an interview.
I have prepared a sample list of questions for you:
〰️ Why did you choose this particular program?
〰️ Why did you choose this particular university?
〰️ Who do you see yourself in 5/10 years?
〰️ What do you do in your free time?
〰️ Why did you choose this particular city?
Step🔢
f you have successfully completed all the steps, you will receive an e-mail with a link to the document. It will contain information about the amount you have received.
▶️You need to decide if you are satisfied with the scholarship percentage and respond to the letter.
▶️Sometimes, when the coverage is 50%, it is possible to negotiate for 100%. Try to discuss this in a reply letter▶️
🗣️ Finding grants for free study abroad is a time–consuming but rewarding process. Remember that a systematic approach, careful preparation, and perseverance are your main allies in achieving this goal.
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