So you’ve received your offer for the postgraduate course you’ve applied for, but one question remains…how will you fund your studies? A postgraduate scholarship is the answer. Applying for scholarships can be an incredibly stressful thing, especially after applying for your course. It’s common to feel there’s no point because of their competitive nature. On … Continue reading Funding your studies: why you should apply for a postgraduate scholarship
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To spend or not to spend?: Managing your money as a postgraduate student
Anyone who has completed an undergraduate degree knows the pain of having to decide between going out with your mates or saving money, and sadly this struggle continues into your postgraduate degree. However, who says there aren’t loopholes to help you with managing your money as a postgrad? Summer work Most undergrad degrees finish in … Continue reading To spend or not to spend?: Managing your money as a postgraduate student
Boosting your employability at university
University is a great place to explore things both within and outside your chosen area of study. This blog post will give you an insight into how I’ve done this. I spent my free time engaging with different activities while boosting my employability at university. Part-Time Work As a Student Ambassador, I delivered a Student … Continue reading Boosting your employability at university
Scholarships at the University of York
Hello, prospective scholars (or those who may have seen some of the opportunities that York offers, but aren’t sure whether they should give it a go *hint, you should*.) This blog should motivate you to look at scholarships at the University of York. Firstly, what is a scholarship? In its simplest form, a lot of … Continue reading Scholarships at the University of York
My Chevening Scholarship journey
One and a half years ago, I started on a path that I was unsure of where it might take me: my application to the Chevening Scholarship. How would I secure a place in such a competitive scholarship? What was possible for me to achieve? How would it be possible (by using only 2000 words … Continue reading My Chevening Scholarship journey
Top tips for writing your scholarship application
Scholarships are a great opportunity for anyone looking to study at University. At York, lots of scholarships are awarded every year. So, we thought we’d ask some of our international scholarship recipients for their top tips on writing a scholarship application. Isabel (Mexico) Take your time You will need several drafts of your scholarship application … Continue reading Top tips for writing your scholarship application
Reasons why you should apply for a scholarship as an international student
There are many reasons why applying for a scholarship is a great decision for your future. At York, there are many different scholarships that you can apply for, whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research student. There are also funding opportunities that are specific to international students. The process of applying makes … Continue reading Reasons why you should apply for a scholarship as an international student
Fellowships, Scholarships and Study Abroad in Canada
Please see an invitation below for an upcoming virtual event showcasing fellowships, scholarships and studying abroad in Canada. The event will take place on the 9th December at 15:00 GMT. Registration is free but required (see link) . Join us with the Canada-UK Foundation as we hear from Canada-UK students, who share their experience of international … Continue reading Fellowships, Scholarships and Study Abroad in Canada