EASYUNI Ultimate University Guide 2013 Issue 2 | Page 55

F I N AN C I NG YO U R ST U DY

3.

START RESEARCHING
You can find scholarship listings on online websites and databases.
For example, www.easyuni.com has a large database at http://bit.
ly/FinAid123 listing all the public and private companies that offer

scholarships. However, bear in mind that you may be competing with
many other students out there for the same aid package. Therefore, be sure that
you meet all the basic requirements and complete your written essays or submit
your academic transcripts in an orderly and timely manner to avoid being eliminated
early in the shortlisting stage.

4.

UNDERSTAND THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS

Make sure you read
and understand all the terms and
conditions for each financial aid
package or scholarship you are
applying for. Companies that offer
full scholarships or study loans often
require you to work with them for
five to seven years upon graduation.
Proceed with your application only if
you feel the related companies will
help you in your career path.

5.

LOOK OUT FOR ‘GENEROUS’
COLLEGES

7.

ASK QUESTIONS

If you are shortlisted for an
interview, congratulations!
Remember that an
interview session is not
just the time for the awarder of the
financial aid to know more about you.
Rather, it is a valuable session for mutual
understanding. At the end of each
interview, you might be given a chance
to ask questions. If you are, grab the
opportunity to clarify issues with regards
to mutual expectations: know what your
sponsor expects from you if you get the
scholarship, and vice versa.

If you do not wish to be
bound by the corporations offering
financial aid, perhaps you could try
looking for institutions of higher
education that offer scholarships. These
are sponsored by the alumni or the
Board of Directors of the institution and
are usually reserved for the financially
needy and those who excel academically.
However, the trade-off of applying for
university or college scholarships is that
you might have to serve duty hours in the
library or the in-campus photocopy shop
throughout your period of study.

6.

When preparing your CV, avoid using
generic terms such as “assisted”,
“secured