1. Verify your eligibility and adhere to the word limit.
You must fulfill two straightforward requirements in order to move past the initial round of applicants. If you adhere closely to the word limit and satisfy the requirements for the scholarship, you will automatically move on to the next step, where your application will be reviewed by actual people.
2. List your accomplishments to demonstrate your worth.
People who are reading your application won't understand your value if you don't let them know about your accomplishments. Do not worry about "boasting" or "saying too much about oneself." They need to know your accomplishments in order to decide whether or not to award you the scholarship.
Don't be embarrassed to talk about all of your accomplishments and the extracurricular activities you have participated in over the past few years, advises Diona, who recently earned her master's degree in education, inclusion, and special needs from the University of Hull. I wrote a lot about the various school events I had participated in. I debated whether or not to tell you what you've done, but in the end I concluded there's no harm in doing so. I made it public. It might be as easy as that.
A GREAT scholar at the London scholar event in 2022.
3. There are no correct or incorrect responses.
If you are honest about your experiences, there are no right or incorrect replies. Share your background, your skills, and your goals as best you can, and make the most of the space you have available by organizing your responses.
Diona questioned the assessors why they had selected her after being given the scholarship so she could learn from the selection process. The fact that I was so honest about who I am, she claims, was one of the finest things about her application. They enjoyed the way my writing flowed. Don't forget to write your essay as a narrative that highlights all the admirable things you've contributed to various endeavors.
At the GREAT Scholars event in London in 2022, two female students are seated side by side in a pair of chairs at the Kia Oval cricket stadium. The student to the left is grinning broadly, sporting a burgundy headscarf, and holding a snack in her left hand. The student to the right is giggling while having a small lack of focus.
At the GREAT Scholars event in London in 2022, two female students are seated side by side in a pair of chairs at the Kia Oval cricket stadium. The student to the left is grinning broadly, sporting a burgundy headscarf, and holding a snack in her left hand. The student to the right is giggling while having a small lack of focus. Her attire consists of a white suit jacket.
If you share your experiences openly, there are no right or incorrect answers.
4. Discuss the impact the scholarship will have on your life.
People who read your application will want to know what you hope to gain, both personally and professionally, from earning the award. You have the opportunity to demonstrate how obtaining the scholarship would affect your life through your responses.
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Diona displays her GREAT Scholarships plaque with pride as she stands wearing a blue blazer. She has her spectacles on, is grinning widely, and is slightly looking up and to the left. The Kia Oval sports complex can be seen in the backdrop.
In London in 2022, Diona displayed her GREAT Scholarships certificate at the celebration for scholars.
Are you thinking about submitting a GREAT Scholarship application? Diona, an Indian GREAT scholar for 2021–2022, offers some advice.
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