Courses & Degrees | Scholarships & Funding
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Posted by Adiba Islam
Summary
Discover practical and effective scholarship strategies for postgraduate students, covering application tips, networking approaches, and funding resources to make your study journey smoother.
Seeking ways to finance your postgraduate degree without overspending? Scholarships can significantly ease the burden. This article shares practical scholarship strategies every postgraduate should know, along with simple tips to help you stand out and secure funding.
Scholarships provide more than financial aid; they create access to new opportunities, valuable networks, and enhanced learning experiences.
Benefits of scholarships:
Reduce tuition costs and living expenses
Gain recognition for academic or professional achievements
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Access research and leadership opportunities
Enhance your CV and future career prospects
With careful planning and informed strategies, scholarships can significantly ease your postgraduate journey.
1. Start Early and Stay Organized
Research deadlines: List all relevant scholarships and their deadlines.
Track requirements: Note essays, recommendation letters, and transcripts.
Set reminders: Ensure you don’t miss critical dates.
2. Tailor Your Applications
Personalize essays: Highlight your unique skills and experiences.
Align with program values: Show how your goals match the scholarship’s mission.
Provide evidence: Include awards, achievements, and community work.
3. Leverage Your Network
Seek mentorship: Advisors and faculty can provide guidance and references.
Join student forums: Get tips from past scholarship recipients.
Attend webinars: Gain insights into application strategies.
4. Strengthen Your Academic Profile
Maintain strong grades: Scholarships often prioritize high-achieving students.
Engage in research: Show commitment to your field.
Develop skills: Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are valued.
5. Explore Lesser-Known Scholarships
Departmental awards: Often less competitive than university-wide scholarships.
External funding: Check professional associations, government, and NGOs.
Country-specific options: Scholarships for international students can be substantial.
Use this table to plan which scholarships to target first.
Some notable examples include:
Exeter Excellence Scholarships: Merit awards for international postgraduate taught applicants, worth up to £10,000.
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarships: Discounts for former Exeter students joining postgraduate programmes.
Progression Scholarships: Support for Exeter graduates moving onto postgraduate study.
Country-Oriented Awards:
GREAT Scholarships: Up to £10,000 for students from countries like Bangladesh, Ghana, Nigeria & Turkey studying UK postgraduate courses, including Exeter.
Check the Exeter scholarship database regularly, new awards are added each year.
Scholarships with the word “Excellence” are highly competitive but rewarding. To unlock them:
Present a strong academic profile
Highlight relevant experience or achievements
Demonstrate potential future impact in your field
At Exeter, the Exeter Excellence Scholarships are designed to reward outstanding applicants, don’t skip details when applying.
Scholarships are a great start, but other funding sources can complement them:
Part-time work opportunities
Research assistantships or teaching roles
Grants and bursaries
Combining multiple funding sources can significantly reduce financial pressure.
SGE helps students maximize scholarship opportunities at Exeter.
SGE services include:
Expert Guidance: Identify scholarships aligned with your program and goals
Application Assistance: Document review, essay feedback, and reference support
Visa & Pre-Departure Support: Guidance for international students
Ongoing Support: Post-enrollment guidance for academic and career success
With SGE, students can navigate the scholarship process confidently.
Scholarships can simplify your postgraduate journey and unlock career opportunities. By planning ahead, tailoring your applications, building a strong profile, and exploring all available options, you can significantly improve your chances. Shabuj Global Education provides guidance at every step, from identifying suitable scholarships to assisting with your applications.
