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A strong scholarship application starts with a programme that fits you. Check the requirements and deadline on the provider’s official website, then use these practical guides to plan your application, write a clear email and prepare for an interview or presentation.

General information on the application process

Find suitable scholarships, organise your documents and keep track of application deadlines.

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The 12 Most Important Tips to Get a Scholarship

Finding a scholarship is easier than you might think. Here are some tips on getting a scholarship, including what you should look out for in your application.

Published 12 Aug 2014

Submitting a written application

Write a focused, professional email and follow the scholarship provider’s instructions.

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Scholarship Email Etiquette: Eight helpful tips

Email is an efficient and effective form of communication. But there is a right way and a wrong way to send emails. These email etiquette tips will help you do it the right way.

Published 12 Aug 2014

Information on the oral selection phase

Not every scholarship includes an interview. If you are invited, these guides cover questions, presentations and group discussions.

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The 10 Worst Mistakes in the Selection Interview

Interviews are a key part of many scholarship application processes. But how can you make your interview a success? Here are 10 mistakes that you should avoid.

Published 12 Aug 2014
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The Personal Interview – General Tips

To get a scholarship you will usually have to go through a written pre-selection, followed by an interview. This article will highlight some of the things that interviewers look...

Published 12 Aug 2014
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The Personal Interview – The Most Common Mistakes

To win a scholarship you will often have to go through a multi-stage application and selection process. This usually involves an interview. In this article you will learn...

Published 12 Aug 2014
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The Individual Presentation

If your application has attracted interest you might have to do an interview and give a presentation. This article will show you what organisations require from presentations.

Published 12 Aug 2014
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The Group Discussion

The application process for some applications includes a group discussion. The group discussion is a standard task that is aimed at assessing the behavior of applicants in group...

Published 12 Aug 2014