tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84426007006122799132024-03-05T18:31:39.717-08:00Study Across BordersAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433519158579275494noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442600700612279913.post-65204316442945988882012-11-27T07:26:00.000-08:002012-11-27T07:26:05.600-08:00TOP TEN SCHOLARSHIP IN THE STATE<br />
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From the on going series on SCHOLARSHIP ACROSS BORDERS, I wish to let our numerous reader have access to the list of the all the top ten scholarship across all borders. Our focus will be on the top ten scholarship in United State of America, when and how to apply for it.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1. </span><u style="color: #660000; font-size: xx-large;"><b>Fulbright Scholarship</b></u></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Fulbright program is a great
scholarship opportunity for U.S. citizens who would like to study abroad in
Europe for example. In this article you will learn all details about the
complicated list of eligibility, application, and proposal requirements that will
give you a better idea of whether the Fulbright is right for you. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NOTE: Don’t worry if you are not
eligible! There various other opportunities and more than 16 billion Euros
worth of scholarship opportunities available for studying in Europe every year!
Check them out on http://scholarship.admission.guides.com</span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What
is a Fulbright?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sponsored by the U.S. Department of
State and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the
Fulbright program began in 1946 with the aim to increase the mutual understanding
between the people of the U.S. and the people of other countries. Currently
operating in more than 155 countries worldwide, the program awards 1,700 grants
per year that sponsor various kinds of research and teaching opportunities
abroad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1.)
155 Different Fulbright Programs<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Fulbright application, the
process, and program depend entirely on the country. Fulbrighters often say
that there are effectively 155 different Fulbright programs because the
variation between them all is so great. This means that you must carefully
consider which country you are going to choose, your reasoning for this choice,
and then you must thoroughly examine the procedure for that specific country
before you apply.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Four Different Types<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most people dont realize that
Fulbrights actually fall into four different categories (three of which
function similarly). The way I divide them below is slightly different from the
manner in which theyre organized on the Fulbright website, but if youre curious
about their layout, <a href="http://us.fulbrightonline.org/overview_typesgrants.html"><span style="color: blue;">click here</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Study/Research Grant</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:
The broadest of all, the study/research grant provides funds for academic
research abroad in any discipline and is open to both students and
professionals of any age. What sets the study/research option apart from
other programs is the lack of a determined final requirement. Basically,
you will not be expected to produce a paper or make a presentation at the
end. This is not to say that those at IIE and the Fulbright program,
specific to your country of choice, have no expectations. You will be
asked to complete a mid-term and final report, and you will be held to a
very high standard of community engagement throughout your stay. Although
the Fulbright program prides itself on the flexibility that it gives to
its scholars providing the space and resources for them to go where the
experience takes them without a rigid itinerary it also emphasizes the
fact that this scholarship is not about the individual, it is about the
individuals interactions with his/her surroundings.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Creative and Performing Arts Grant: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are less of a scholar and more of a performer,
the Fulbright can still be a means for you to live abroad while studying
the art you love. Within the general category of Creative/Performing Arts,
you can propose a project that focuses on music (mtvU), dance,
photography, creative writing, filmmaking, or whatever your area of study
may be.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Specialized Grant</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:
There are a number of specialized grants. Theyre unique both in terms of
subject and country. For example, you can apply for a specialized grant in
journalism, business, or the sciences; for example you can apply to study
the Irish language in Ireland instead of proposing a research topic of
your own creation.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">English Teaching Assistantship: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While the first three kinds of grants are all similar
in that they necessitate independent research, the English Teaching
Assistantship does not. Instead, the focus is education. The I.I.E. highly
stresses the difference between the three grants listed above and the ETA
Fulbright, where your focus will be on the classroom. It is important to
note that:<br />
(a) Your roll will be that of a teachers assistant. (b) The ETA still
places a lot of importance on community engagement and expects you to
independently participate in academic or community service projects.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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The Affiliation<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you apply for a study/research
grant, it is vital that you find an educational institution or another
sponsoring entity to be your affiliation, even if you are planning mainly
independent research and travel. One of the most challenging parts of the
Fulbright application may be finding someone to sponsor you. What exactly
constitutes an affiliation? How do you even begin looking for one? For answers
to these questions and advice on the affiliation in general, check out my
second article.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you apply for an English Teaching
Assistantship, on the other hand, you dont need to worry about finding an
affiliation. This may sound nice in the context of the application process (one
less box on that checklist), but be sure to think about what it will mean for
your time abroad. The Fulbright program of your country will set you up with
your affiliation, meaning you will have less control over who/what your
affiliation is, and therefore where youll be living/traveling/etc. There are
pros and cons to either type of Fulbright (research oriented or teacher
oriented), but if you choose an ETA, be prepared to be flexible when it comes
to the affiliation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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When is it Best to Apply?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Your age may affect the application
process in several ways depending on your level of education and work
experience you will be eligible for different kinds of grants.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But for those of you who are
preparing to finish, or who recently finished your undergraduate degree, the
most important factor to think about is the Fulbright Program Adviser (FPA).
The FPA is an on-campus adviser associated with your school and, according to
IIE, a huge resource. Is it better to apply for a Fulbright during your final
year of undergraduate school, so you can utilize the FPA for all s/he is worth?
Fulbright alumni and representatives alike told me that, in general, FPAs are
always willing to help even after you have graduated. The extent to which you
can use the FPA back on campus after you have graduated depends on your school
and your relationship to your FPA.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And dont worry about applying before
you graduate just because you think it will up your chances. Whether you apply
through your school, or after you graduate under the at-large category, will
not affect your chances of acceptance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Eligibility Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In order to apply for a Fulbright,
you must first meet a few eligibility requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">U.S. Citizenship (If youre not American, check out the
Fulbright for Foreign Students or the Fulbright for Non-U.S. Scholars
Program)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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country of choice.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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research, but you may apply if you are in the midst of a P.H.D. program.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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specialized requirements<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433519158579275494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442600700612279913.post-13721429574341241142012-11-26T02:09:00.000-08:002012-11-26T02:09:00.305-08:00WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE SCHOLARSHIP (PROCESSES)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Getting a scholarship is a very good
option to <b>finance your studies</b> and enables you to fully concentrate on
getting your degree instead of worrying about money issues. This article is
giving you an <b>overview</b> on how to succeed with that.</span></div>
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as early as possible!<o:p></o:p></span></u></span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">DON’T WAIT!!! The <b>application
process</b> of many scholarships <b>takes quite long</b> and application <b>deadlines
finish early</b>. As soon as you know what you are going to do you should
therefore <b>start with the preparation right ahead</b>! You do not know yet
what and where to study? Visit:
http://scholarship-admission-guides.blogspot.com/</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><u>Find
the right scholarship</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">There are </span><a href="http://www.scholarshipportal.eu/"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: none;">thousands of scholarships</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> out there as well as other types of funding like grants,
prizes, studentships, competitions, fellowships and many others! Luckily not
all of them are just dependent on your GPA. Do you come from a <b>specific
country</b>? Do you study a <b>specific subject</b>? Are you member of a <b>religious
denomination</b>? All those factors for example can qualify you for a financial
support for your studies! </span><a href="http://scholarship-admission-guides.blogspot.com/">http://scholarship-admission-guides.blogspot.com</a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> can help you finding a <b>suitable scholarship</b> for your
needs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;"><u>Application</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Before you start preparing your application
make once more sure that you have chosen the right scholarship for you. Do you
match all the <b>eligibility requirements</b>? Carefully check all the <b>scholarship
information</b> that will be provided on the Blog, but also visit the website
of the scholarship provider. Do you match the profile? You will be investing a
lot of time in this application and you will want to <b>prioritize</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">If you made sure you picked the <b>right
scholarship</b>, it is time to prepare your application. Most of the times you
will need to prepare the following documents:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Certificates of your previous education</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Recommendation letters (work/academic)</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Language certificate (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Motivation letter</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Curriculum Vitae</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Make sure all of the <b>documents
needed</b> to apply for the scholarship are in order before you start to write.
You won’t want to go back to them after writing your letter, to discover you
are missing an important document. Also and we cannot stress this enough <b>start
in time</b>. This will give you the opportunity to <b>make your letter stand
out</b> and not have to rush with the deadline. You also want to make sure the
applications are <b>filled out neatly</b> and that <b>nothing is missing</b>.
Make sure there <b>hardcopies of every document</b> you are sending, because if
anything happens you won’t want to start over.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Certificates
of your previous education<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Depending on your university it may
take some time until you receive your <b>transcript of records</b>, <b>diploma </b>etc.
Try to get it (and some <b>certified copies</b> of it) as soon as possible. Ask
the university as well as the scholarship provider for the possibility of using
<b>preliminary documents</b> in order to meet close deadlines.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Recommendation
letters<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Letters of recommendation are an <b>important
part of every scholarship application</b>. Since your professors and employers
might be busy, try to get them as early as possible. However, <b>carefully read
the requirements</b> of the scholarship you would like to apply to. Some of
them have very specific rules about the recommendation letters and do not
accept general ones.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Where
to go, who to ask?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The best place to go for letters of
recommendation is <b>teachers that have taught you for a while</b> or your
school guidance counselor. They will probably know you best and can give you a <b>strong
letter of recommendation</b>. Some scholarships may allow you to have <b>non-academic
references</b> as well (from an employer or community leader etc.). If this is
the case, and they know you well, you can ask them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;"><u>What
to do?</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ask your <b>potential recommender</b>
if they would be able to write a <b>strong letter on your behal</b>f. You
should also give your recommender more than <b>enough time to complete</b> the
letter. Make sure you provide your recommender with: The scholarship <b>application
information</b>, an updated version of your <b>resume</b>, the most recent
versions of the <b>samples required</b> for the application and a short <b>paragraph
on your accomplishments</b> as well as what you would like them to highlight in
their letter. Remind them as the deadline is approaching, do not assume the
letter will be sent by them once they have agreed to write it and <b>collect
the letters from them personally</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; font-size: x-large;"><u>Language
certificates</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">If the language of the program you
apply to is not your native language you are most of the times required to
obtain a <b>certificate</b> showing your<b> language skills</b>. For English
language <b>TOEFL</b> and <b>IELTS </b>are the most common ones which are
widely accepted among scholarships and universities worldwide. Be aware that it
takes some <b>time to prepare</b>, take the test and receive the results.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;"><u>Motivation
letter</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The motivation letter is a <b>crucial
part</b> of your application. Below are some <b>useful tips and guidelines</b>
to writing a successful scholarship application letter. They involve the
process one can undergo before <b>writing the letter</b>, what to <b>consider </b>when
writing, the <b>process of checking</b> your work and <b>information on letters
of recommendation</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THINKING OF WHAT TO WRITE?<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Brainstorming: Why should you get
the scholarship and not someone else?</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Generally, there are two<b>
important questions </b>you need to answer: <b>Why you</b>, and <b>why this
scholarship?</b> It is a good idea to have a brainstorm before you start
writing. <b>Spider diagrams</b> are great for this, as you can put the main
topic in the middle and jot down supporting details and arguments as you go
along. After this is done to the best of your ability, it helps to take those
ideas and formulate them into an <b>outline for your essay</b>. Don’t forget to
check the <b>scholarship website</b> (in particular their mission). It is
always a good idea to use <b>family and friends </b>as<b> sounding boards</b>.
You should also think about to looking towards your <b>extracurricular
activities</b> and strong personality traits when deciding on the topic of your
letter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">When writing the letter, make sure
that you<b> stay on topic</b>! Do not get caught up in the points you are
trying to make, that you do not give the reader an<b> infinitive answer </b>at
the end. Also be aware, that most questions have an <b>underlying question</b>.
When you are answering why you want to study in a particular field? keep in
mind that the reader really wants to know <b>why you would be the best</b> in
what it is you are going to do etc.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You also need to make sure that your
<b>body paragraphs</b> relate to your <b>introduction</b>, because the
introduction is what gives people an idea of what it is they should be
expecting to read. Remember to <b>be specific</b>! You know what it is you are
trying to say, but the reader doesn’t know you or the way you think. Make sure
your points are comprehensible and come across clearly.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You must also be aware of the tone
you are writing in. Yes, the<b> letter is personal</b>, but the <b>purpose is
professional</b>. It may help to think of <b>who will be reading your letter</b>
and to write it as if you are addressing someone familiar, someone you respect,
and someone you want to share your story with. This may help you to identify an
audience.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It really helps to <b>stay original
when writing</b>. Remember that you are up against a lot of other applicants
for the same scholarship and originality will help you stand out. <b>Be genuine</b>
about what you are writing and make the reader feel your personality. It may
help to share a bit of your life that is relevant, as this makes the letter a
bit more personal. You can give examples of where you have demonstrated <b>relevant
skills</b> or <b>personality traits</b>. When bringing in <b>personal examples</b>,
you will want to <b>avoid the sob stories</b>. Scholarship committees are not
interested in how hard your life has been, but rather how you have <b>overcome
the challenges</b> that you have been faced with and what you have accomplished
despite them. Make sure the reader gets a sense of your <b>positive attitude</b>
towards life. <b>Optimism </b>is what makes organizations excited about giving
you money to pursue <b>your passion</b> and possibly changing the world while
doing so.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The more people that you can
convince to <b>proofread your letter</b> the better. They make pick up on
little mistakes as well as give you new and <b>fresh ideas</b>. Be aware that
spell check is nice, but does not catch every mistake. <b>Ask the people
reading your letter</b> if they believe every sentence is crucial to the
letter, as this should be the case. It may also be in your best interest to ask
them if the topic of your letter was <b>clear</b>, if there are any <b>visible
clichés</b>, what the <b>worst part of the letter</b> was and if they think
anyone else could have written a letter just like yours. If they answer the
last question with a yes, then you are missing your <b>personality</b> and that
is a major part of a successful scholarship letter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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again</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Revision should be <b>done carefully</b>.
You are only allowed a certain amount of words, so you want to use them wisely.
Make sure you delete anything that does not relate to your main argument.
Consider <b>reordering </b>your supporting details, and make the <b>broader
implications</b> of your experiences clear. <b>Important arguments</b> need to
be at the foreground of the letter. It might help to put your letter aside for
some days and then check it again.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Send
it in and fingers crossed!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hopefully all of the above tips have
helped you while you were working on getting your scholarship, and you'll want
to <b>tell all your friends</b> about </span><a href="http://scholarship-admission-guides.blogspot.com/">http://scholarship-admission-guides.blogspot.com</a>
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Now all that is left to do is<b> send it in and wait for a
response </b>exciting!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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level of study</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">.</span></span></div>
</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433519158579275494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442600700612279913.post-63650069452425505622012-11-25T02:08:00.001-08:002012-11-25T02:08:47.784-08:00Scholarship<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A <b>scholarship</b> is an award of <u><span style="color: blue;">financial assistant</span></u><span style="color: blue;"> </span>for
a student to further their education. Scholarships are awarded on various
criteria, which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder
of the award. Scholarship money is not required to be repaid.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Getting a scholarship is a very good
option to <b>finance your studies</b> and enables you to fully concentrate on
getting your degree instead of worrying about money issues. This article is
giving you an <b>overview</b> on the life and legacy of the donor or founder of
various scholarships across borders, the colleges and universities that offers
the scholarships, when to look out for the scholarships and how to succeed with
that.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><u>Classification
of Scholarships<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The most common scholarships may be
classified as:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><u>Merit-based:</u></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
These awards are based on a student's academic, artistic, athletic or
other abilities, and often factor in an applicant's extracurricular
activities and community service record. The most common merit-based
scholarships, awarded by either private organizations or directly by a
student's intended college, recognize academic achievement or high scores
on standardized tests. Most such merit-based scholarships are paid
directly by the institution the student attends, rather than issued
directly to the student. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Need-based:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
In the United States for instance, these awards are based on the student
and family's financial record and require applicants to fill out a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAFSA" title="FAFSA"><span style="color: blue;">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)</span></a>
to qualify if the scholarship is a federal award. Private need-based scholarships
also often require the results of a FAFSA, which calculates a student's
financial need through a formula that looks at the expected family
contribution and cost of attendance at the intended college. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Student-specific:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
These are scholarships where applicants must initially qualify by gender,
race, religion, family and medical history, or many other student-specific
factors. Minority scholarships are the most common awards in this
category. For example, students in Canada may qualify for a number of
aboriginal scholarships, whether they study at home or abroad. The Gates
Millennium Scholars program is another minority scholarship funded by Bill
and Melinda Gates for excellent African American, American Indian, Asian
Pacific Islander American and Latino students who enroll in college.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Career-specific:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
These are scholarships a college or university awards to students who plan
to pursue a specific field of study. Often, the most generous awards to
students who pursue careers in high-need areas such as education or
nursing. Many schools in the United States give future nurses full
scholarships to enter the field, especially if the student intends to work
in a high-need community.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">College-specific:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
College-specific scholarships are offered by individual colleges and
universities to highly qualified applicants. These scholarships, given on
the basis of academic and personal achievement, usually result in either a
full-ride to the college, or for a reduced rate of tuition.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Athletic:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
Awarded to students for showing exceptional skill in a sport provided by
the college.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Local
scholarships<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is typical for persons to find
scholarships in their home region. Information on these can be found by asking
local institutions and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organizations" title="Organizations"><span style="color: blue;">organizations</span></a>.
Typically, these are less competitive as the eligible population is smaller.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Guidance counselors:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
When starting to explore scholarship opportunities, most high school
students check with their guidance counselors. They can be a reliable
resource for local scholarships.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Non-profits and charitable trusts:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Most non-profit organizations have at some point of
their history founded scholarships for prospective students. The <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Schools_Guide" title="Good Schools Guide"><span style="color: blue;">Good Schools Guide</span></a></i>,
a guide to schools in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK" title="UK"><span style="color: blue;">UK</span></a>, states "Charitable
grant-making trusts can help in cases of genuine need," and goes on
to outline several instances where this may be the case, including an
"unforeseen family disaster" and a "need for special
education".<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Community foundations:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> Many counties and cities and regions have a
local foundation dedicated to giving money in the form of grants and
scholarships to people and organizations in the area.</span></span><br />
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