Skills for Scholarships

What Will You Learn?

• – Scholarship Basics – Understand requirements, eligibility, and how selection works
• – Types of Scholarships – Government, private, degree-based, and non-degree programs, etc.
• – Funding Types – Fully funded vs partial, stipends, and coverage details
• – Personal Statement vs Motivational Letter – Key differences and how to write each effectively
• – Recommendation Letters – How to ask, structure, and draft one if needed by your professor/teacher
• – Professional Communication – Write strong emails to professors and organizations
• – LinkedIn – Build and optimize your profile for opportunities
• – Outreach Skills – How to contact professors and programs properly
• – English Tests – IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo differences and preparation strategies
• – CV/Resume – Create a strong, scholarship-ready CV
• – Application Portals – Where to find scholarships and how to navigate applications
• – Video Pitch – Present yourself confidently in 1-minute videos
• – Academic Requirements – GPA, transcripts, proof of enrollment.
• – Top Scholarships – Learn about major programs with strong alumni networks (e.g. Erasmus Mundus, Chevening, DAAD, etc.) and where to apply
• – Supplemental Essays – Understand different essay types (leadership, goals, impact) and how to approach each of them
• – Successful Examples – Analyzed real scholarship-winning essays and what made them stand out