You
might have to make some sacrifices in the months leading up to your summer/semester/year
abroad say no to splurging on dessert and cut down on on that
post-Christmas-sales shopping, but being smart with your money before studying
abroad is just one stepping stone on the way to bigger and better adventures.
Smart saving tactics mixed with financial aid (like scholarships to study
abroad) mean you’ll be able to finally achieve your travel goal just as long as
you’re willing to put in the work of applying!
Useful Tips on How to Apply For Scholarship Abroad.
Tweak your Resume:
· Once you’ve compiled your list of study abroad scholarships that
you plan on applying for, you now have to work on actually being awarded the
scholarships. A huge part of this is your resume! Be sure to highlight any
international experience you’ve had, update all of your recent campus
activities and try not to go over one page. Writing concisely is important.
· Cover letters go hand-in-hand with resumes, and are sometimes a
crucial part of an application, as they can be your one chance to make an
argument for why you deserve to be awarded a scholarship. However, you can’t
just send in a generic cover letter about wonderful of a student you are. Focus
on how you plan to translate your lessons from abroad into your life on campus
and at home.
· If you are applying for a scholarships to study abroad provided by
an international university, be sure to research how that country typically
organizes their resumes or cover letters and, if you’re confident enough in
your language skills, you could try writing them in the language of the country
you will be studying in!
Check your references :
No, we don’t mean your
bibliography. Most study abroad scholarship essays and applications require
personal references someone you have worked with either in a professional or
academic setting. For most students, this means reaching out to professors and
asking for their assistance. When asking a professor to be a reference, or to
write you a recommendation letter, always ask them far in advance so that they
may prepare.
Reach out to authority figures
who you know not only would be happy to recommend you for a scholarship for
studying abroad, but are also pertinent to the scholarship itself. For example,
if you are applying for a leadership scholarship abroad, reach out to the
academic adviser of the campus club you are a part of. If you are applying to
an international relations scholarship, reach out to your political science
professor. However, regardless of who you reach out to, always be respectful
and realize that you are asking them to take time out of their busy schedules
to help you and a follow-up, written thank you note never hurts either.
Mark Your Calendar :
If you are applying for a
number of different scholarships or grants, as well as applying for the study
abroad program itself, it can be difficult to keep track of all the different
deadlines and application requirements. This may seem obvious, but make a
calendar specific to your study abroad scholarship applications, with each
deadline clearly marked. Staying organized is crucial when applying to more
than one scholarship (or even just one!).
Have The Grades:
This may seem
rudimentary, but in order to get the a scholarship for studying abroad, you
often have to have good grades. Not all scholarships or grants require stellar
grades or grade point averages, but many of them do. This is simply because the
providers want to know that the student receiving their scholarship is serious
about their study abroad experience. It’s important to put in the work and get
good grades before your time abroad to show scholarship
providers that you plan to take your study abroad experience seriously as not
just a chance to travel, but also an opportunity to expand your academic
horizons.
Most, if not all, study abroad
scholarship applications require a personal essay. You might start having vivid
flashbacks to your university application essays and the stress they caused,
but never fear! In these applications, it’s your chance to shine. Be sure to
let your passion for study abroad and the country you’ll be studying in to come
through in your application essay. Scholarship funders and providers want to know
that their money is being used for a good purpose, and that the student who is
applying for them appreciates the opportunity they are being given. So don’t be
afraid to express yourself; tell your story and explain why you deserve the
scholarship that will allow you to study abroad.
It can be easy to feel the need
to rush through applications, especially if you are applying to a number of
them. However, you should treat study abroad applications just as seriously as
the applications you completed to be accepted into your university. Read and
follow the directions for scholarships to study abroad, and leave yourself
enough time to complete all of your applications without feeling like you’re
under a heavy-hammer deadline. You’ll turn out better-quality work if you do
not feel rushed, and better-quality work means a better chance for more
financial aid!
After you are done with all
this on how to apply for scholarship abroad, meet with a consultant for further
details on how to get started or call the numbers below for assistance...
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thank you so much for this great information.
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