Having the experience of studying abroad is a dream for most students. Not only for academic purposes, the opportunity to be in a different educational atmosphere, also with a different culture will become a memorable and valuable lesson in the future. Scholarships offers this opportunity to students. Here are 6 tips to get one.
1. Research
Find as much information as possible about scholarships on trusted sites, like Simaster UGM. There are many scholarship options to choose from. The research can also be done by visiting OIA UGM or OIA SV UGM Instagram accounts. The OIA team always updates a lot of information about student exchanges, interesting webinars about scholarships, and short summer courses programs.
2. Choose
Choose a scholarship that matches your interests and qualifications. If you do not meet the qualifications— English language skills for example—, then upgrade the related skills first. Choosing a scholarship often requires extra struggle, so do not give up easily. Choosing a scholarship that matches our interests and qualifications will make it easier to go through the administration as well as the implementation of the scholarship.
3. Look for relations
Looking for friends who have the same interests or experiences as you do will make it easier to find scholarships. That way, you will be able to exchange ideas and share experiences or information with them.
4. Pay attention to the requirements
The initial requirements for a scholarship are crucial. Also, pay attention to the supporting requirements as well as the requested document format. Prepare carefully what is needed. Make a checklist if necessary. Before submitting the application, make sure you complete all requirements.
5. Create CV and Motivation Letter
Make a CV and Motivation Letter that suits your qualifications. Writing a CV and Motivation Letter is not easy and requires time. Avoid normative statements. Focus on experiences and real examples of what competencies you have. Make a CV and Motivation Letter that describes yourself and matches the scholarship requirements you choose.
6. Pray and never give up
The journey of a scholarship hunter is exciting. There are a lot of experiences one can get. Enjoy each stage and do not forget to always learn from experience, including the mistakes. Do not forget to pray and never be afraid to try. (Yola)