What are the different types of scholarships available for students who want to study abroad? What are the key factors to consider when searching for scholarships?
With the increasing costs of education, the financial burden for studying abroad is also increasing day by day for the students, however there are two options through which students can fund there education, which are education loans and the other is scholarships. And securing funding through both the options is not an easy task.
However, in recent years, numerous scholarships have been introduced by the government, institutions and other private organizations for studying abroad. And landing the right scholarship is very crucial for anyone to study debt free. There are scholarships like Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships, Obama Foundation Scholars Program, National Overseas Scholarship, RD Sethna Scholarship, and a lot more which you can explore here: Scholarships For Indian Students | Study Abroad Scholarships | GyanDhan.
While searching for scholarships, you need to keep a few things in mind, like:
- When should I apply for a scholarship?
- Where to look for scholarships?(for the courses you are selecting)
- What Percentage is needed to have in 10th and 12th for a scholarship?
- Which Grades are Considered while Granting Scholarships?
- Do Universities Require GRE and TOEFL Scores for Granting Scholarships?
Also, don’t forget to write compelling SOPs and keep your LORs prepared beforehand.
@MalatiMajhi
I am an engineering student, and aiming to apply abroad for my masters, can you suggest essential components of a strong letter of recommendation for engineering students? And how many letters of recommendation for engineering students are required?
Hello @412anushka
Letters of Recommendation is very important in the admissions process for top engineering programs. The letter should provide specific examples of your academic achievements, research contributions, problem-solving abilities, and personal qualities. LORs from professors who have closely observed your academic progress and research supervisors who have mentored you are highly valued. Most universities typically require 2-3 letters of recommendation.
However, there are some components that an effective recommendation letter for engineer or any other specialization must include:
- The LOR should be crisp and clear focusing on aspects that are relevant to the chosen program such as past achievements and dedication.
- Your goal should be to help the applicant stand out from the competition.
- The letter must be written following the formatting guidelines provided by the university, if any.
- The language of the LOR should be personalized for the applicant and not be general.
- The recommendation letter should not merely summarize the information stated in transcripts, CVs, or other supporting documents.
- Exaggeration of achievements or adding false information for embellishment is not recommended.
- Discuss the personal characteristics of the applicant beyond academic achievements.
- Do not agree to provide a recommendation for a student if you have little experience with them.
Read Letter of Recommendation for Engineering Students | GyanDhan to learn how to choose the right recommenders, draft compelling requests, and optimize your Letters of Recommendation.