| HOW TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS,GRANTS | | | | specialist in a certain field of medicine after an M.D. has |
| AND FELLOWSHIPS | | | | been earned. Fellowships tend to pay for internships or |
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| all. | | | | There are some paid internships available to students |
| | | | | at the undergraduate level. These may qualify as both |
| What you must know before applying is important to | | | | a fellowship and a scholarship, or they may simply be |
| be clear on the scholarship requirements. After all, you | | | | referred to as scholarships. Many of the country’s |
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| scholarships. If you are not, you are wasting your time, | | | | to students at the undergraduate level, usually in their |
| as well as the time of the business or individual offering | | | | junior or senior year of college. |
| the scholarship. | | | | The fellowship further implies a limited timeline and a |
| In addition to making sure you are eligible before you | | | | stated period of months in which work or internships |
| apply for scholarships, understanding the requirements | | | | will be completed and people will be paid. The main |
| also helps guide you through the application process. | | | | difference here between a fellowship and a |
| Failure to follow the application requirements correctly | | | | scholarship is that most scholarships last for at least a |
| when you apply for scholarships will almost certainly | | | | semester in school, though some may be given more |
| result in denial of the scholarship. This can include | | | | generally to pay for school expenses. Fellowships can |
| failure to include a specific form or even filling out the | | | | last for a few days, a few weeks, a couple of months, |
| forms with the wrong ink color. Therefore, you | | | | a year, or a couple of years depending upon the |
| absolutely must read all of the requirements and | | | | scope of the work involved, and they normally pay in |
| guidelines when you apply for scholarships. If you do | | | | increments, by monthly stipend, instead of awarding |
| not, all of the work you put into the scholarships will be | | | | the total amount of money at one time. |
| wasted because your application will not even be | | | | How to Apply for a Scholarship-simple tips |
| considered. | | | | Finding a Scholarship |
| If you have heard about a particular scholarship and | | | | First most important thing is that you should know |
| you are not sure of the requirements, it is perfectly | | | | what kinds of scholarships and jobs around. Because if |
| acceptable to write to the company or individual to | | | | you don’t know about the scholarships then how |
| request an application packet. Even if you do have | | | | will you apply? Therefore, make a good collection of |
| application guidelines, be sure they are the most | | | | scholarships websites. Some are top websites are |
| current versions before you apply for scholarships. | | | | listed here. |
| Scholarship guidelines routinely change from year to | | | | |
| year. | | | | Application Tips |
| After you apply for scholarships, be certain to follow | | | | First impression is the last Impression: |
| up with a telephone call. At the very minimum, you | | | | Always make a nice, clean and organised application |
| should call to make sure the application has been | | | | folder. It will give employers the impression that you an |
| received. This is a time consuming part of the | | | | organised person. |
| application process, but well worth the effort. The | | | | Apply in First Round: |
| companies or individuals offering the scholarships most | | | | Always apply well before the application deadline. Most |
| likely have dozens or even hundreds of applications to | | | | of the employers do their research and make their |
| sort through. Making a follow up phone call is one way | | | | minds before calling someone for interview. Therefore |
| to make sure your name is remembered. Therefore, | | | | give them plenty of time. |
| making sure the applications have been received is an | | | | Check the Eligibilities: |
| essential step when you apply for scholarships. | | | | There is no question of applying for a position if you |
| If a particular post-secondary institution has already | | | | are not eligible. |
| accepted you as a student, you might also apply for | | | | Arrange all documents in order: |
| scholarships offered through the college or university. | | | | If sending printed application, then arrange your |
| To learn about possible scholarship opportunities, | | | | documents in line as described in application form. |
| contact the financial aid office of the institution. Once | | | | If sending online then convert all your documents in to |
| again, be certain to follow the guidelines exactly as | | | | PDF formats.list can be as follows: |
| they are described in the scholarship packet and | | | | Cover letter |
| personally check up on the scholarship application if | | | | CV |
| possible. | | | | BSc. And MSc. Transcripts |
| Both a fellowship and a scholarship are considered | | | | GRE/TOEFL scores |
| grants, and sometimes the terms may be used | | | | Scholarship forms |
| interchangeably. Most fellowships are also scholarships, | | | | Essays or SOP |
| but scholarships may not be fellowships. Some | | | | Letters of recommendation |
| differences exist between a fellowship and a | | | | Others requested by the employer |
| scholarship, but these can be variable and depend | | | | Letters of recommendations should be sealed and |
| upon the grant-giving organization. | | | | signed by your referees |
| A fellowship and a scholarship are usually | | | | Read your application carefully: |
| differentiated because scholarships tend to be given to | | | | Always read your application carefully or ask |
| undergraduate college students, primarily for the | | | | someone to read and comment on it. |
| purpose of general education expenses. They may be | | | | Make sure your application is complete: |
| limited as to the type of major a student has, but most | | | | Sending incomplete application will be disastrous. |
| are more general and award gifts of money for | | | | Always make sure that your application is complete. |
| education based on superior school performance. | | | | |
| Some also take into account need, or may require | | | | |
| specific skills. The Miss USA pageant and Miss | | | | Sending application: |
| America pageant are both scholarship programs. | | | | Always use secured postal services where you can |
| Women who win these pageants receive money to | | | | track your application and make sure your application |
| continue their education at the undergraduate or | | | | has been received. |
| graduate level. | | | | Now you have applied. What to do now? |
| In many cases, you don’t need to get into a | | | | Simply wait, but don’t stop here, because you |
| swimsuit in order to win a scholarship. Most are based | | | | never know whats going to happen with your |
| on application only, and any qualifications that make | | | | application. Keep applying for new scholarships in your |
| you particularly eligible to receive the scholarship. There | | | | area of interest. |
| are many peculiar conditions which may make you | | | | If you get selected for interview? |
| eligible for a scholarship: your last name, your status as | | | | Well done, you have done a great job. Now prepare |
| a single parent, your possessing a disabling condition, or | | | | for the interview. |
| your specific research goals as a student. More | | | | Our interview tips coming soon. |
| general scholarships given by countries and states | | | | If Not get selected for interview? |
| may be given to students who will attend school full | | | | Don’t worry, it happens with every one. |
| time, have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of | | | | Check your application again and see what’s |
| at least a B average, and who can demonstrate | | | | wrong? Make it better and apply again. |
| financial need. | | | | Key is keep applying. |
| One difference between a fellowship and a | | | | ”The will to conquer is the first condition of |
| scholarship is that most fellowships are not based on | | | | victory.” Ferdinand Foch |
| need. They are usually based on skill, GPA, and | | | | Please feel free to ask and post if you have any |
| qualifications to work in a certain field. Another | | | | questions. |
| distinction between a fellowship and a scholarship, is | | | | Good luck. |
| that most fellowships are payment for some type of | | | | Julius .B.Ogunbiyi is an author and infopreneur.He |
| work, such as teaching at the college level, while | | | | specializes in scholarship counseling and education |
| obtaining a master’s degree or Ph.D, or doing extra | | | | pursuit at all levels. |
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