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SCHOLARSHIP TIPS- COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID IN APPLICATIONS

Due to the fact that the cost of tuition fees have skyrocketed and long-term impact of student loan debt, many students encounter several difficulties when they look for ways to pay for the fees and other living expenses. It is the reason why students consider scholarships as being one of the best sources for getting financial aid. However, scholarships are not just given to anyone in need despite his or her poor/underprivileged background, they are earned and scholarship committees normally follow a thorough application review process . Thinking about securing a scholarship award is easy, winning it is a different thing altogether. I have gathered some of the common mistakes by students that I believe will be helpful and keep you focused in your scholarship applications.    These common mistakes are: 1. Not meeting Application Deadlines : The worst mistake you can possibly make is forgetting a deadline. If you miss the deadline then there is almost no way your scholarship a
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AGA KHAN FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme Aga Khan Foundation Masters/PhD Degree Deadline:  31 March (annual) Study in:  any Country Course starts 2018 Brief description: The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies.  Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is willing to consider applications for PhD programmes.  Applications for short-term courses are not considered. Host Institution(s):  Any university except universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland. Field of study:   Any; not specified. Target group: Nationals of the following countries: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan
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VICE CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship for Research Excellence at University of Nottingham University of Nottingham PhD Degree Deadline:  9 March 2018 (annual) Study in:  UK Course starts Sept-Oct 2018 Brief description: The University of Nottingham offers scholarships for outstanding international students who wish to pursue a PhD or MPhil research programme at the University. Host Institution(s): University of Nottingham, United Kingdom Level/Fields of study: Full-time Research Degree Programme, PhD or MPhil, in any subject area* offered by the  Faculties of Arts, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science, and Social Sciences at the Nottingham Campus.  Each faculty has research priority areas; please check with individual faculties regarding their areas of research. *Engineering research students should apply for the  Dean of Engineering Research Scholarship for International Excellence . Number of Awards: 50 Target group: Students classified as
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UNIVERSITE PARIS-SACLAY INTERNATIONAL MASTER'S SCHOLARSHIPS

Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships Université Paris-Saclay Masters Degree Deadline:  TBA, Mar-Apr 2018 (annual) Study in:  France Course starts Sept 2018 Brief description: The Université Paris-Saclay would like to promote access to its master’s (nationally-certified degree) programs to international students, taught in its member establishments, and to make it easier for highly-qualified foreign students to attend its University especially those wishing to develop an academic project through research up to the doctoral level. The scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in Université Paris-Saclay master’s programmes on an academic merit-based basis. Host Institution(s): Université Paris-Saclay, France Level/Field of study: All Master’s programmes in all academic fields for which Université Paris-Saclay is accredited, except for vocational training. Number of Awards: 160 scholarships will be awarded for the 2018-
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VU AMSTERDAM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme for International Students VU University Amsterdam Masters Degree Deadline: 1 Feb 2018 (annual) Study in: Netherlands Course starts September 2018 Brief description: The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) offers talented prospective international students the unique opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Host Institution(s): Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Netherlands Level/Field(s) of study: English-taught Master’s Degree Programmes offered at the University Number of Scholarships: Not specified. Target group: International Students Scholarship value/inclusions: The VUFP scholarship is a tuition fee waiver. VUFP scholarship does not provide any additional allowance towards study or living costs. Eligibility: The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) is a Merit scholarship programme for strongly motivated students with excellent study results. Eligible candidates must be able t
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HOLLAND SCHOLARSHIP FOR NON-EEA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Holland Scholarship for Non-EEA International Students Nuffic Netherlands Bachelors/Masters Degree Deadline:  1 Feb/1 May 2018 (annual) Study in:  Netherlands Course starts 2018 Brief description: The Holland Scholarship, financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s at one of the Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences  in Holland. Host Institution(s): Participating research universities  and  Participating universities of applies sciences Level/Field(s) of Study: Bachelor’s or Master’s Programme in eligible fields of study offered by the participating insitutions Number of Awards: Not specified Target group: International students from outside the EEA Scholarship value/duration: The scholarship amounts to €5,000.  Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.  
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MACQUARIE VICE-CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Macquarie University Bachelors/Masters Degree Deadline: 31 Jan/30 June 2018 (annual) Study in:  Australia Next course starts Feb/July 2018 Brief description: The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship provides a partial tuition fee scholarship for outstanding students to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Macquarie University North Ryde campus. Host Institution(s):  Macquarie University North Ryde Campus in Australia Levels/Fields of study: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes in priority areas: Engineering, Environment, Human Science, Media, Linguistics, and Education Number of Awards: Not specified Target group: International students from a country other than ASEAN, a European country, Mongolia, Australia or New Zealand Scholarship value/duration/inclusions: The scholarship amount is varied up to AUD$10,000  and will be applied towards your
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AMSTERDAM EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships (AES) University of Amsterdam Masters Degree Deadline: 15 Jan/1 Feb 2018 (annual) Study in: Netherlands Course starts September 2018 Brief description: The Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships (AES) awards scholarships to exceptionally talented students from outside Europe to pursue eligible Master’s Programmes offered at the University of Amsterdam. Host Institution(s): University of Amsterdam in Netherlands Level/Field(s) of study: Eligible English-Taught Masters Programme offered in the following faculties: • Child Development and Education •  Communication • Economics and Business • Humanities • Law • Psychology • Science • Social Sciences Number of Scholarships: Not specified Target group: Non-EU/EEA International Students Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: The AES is a full scholarship of €25,000 (covering tuition and living expenses) for one academic year with the possibility of extension
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