The world is becoming a smaller place and students are moving to different countries for their study. Long gone are the days when students would opt for conventional countries like the UK, the USA and Canada etc. Now students are exploring different parts of the world and it seems ever so connected. A major part of the study abroad process are scholarships which help around 65% of the students studying abroad. By offering financial reliefs, they play a huge part in easing the burden of students. But there are some myths related to them like-
- Scholarships are only for toppers which is totally wrong. There is a scholarship for everyone from financially weak students, to bright in sports and extracurriculars to what not.
- Scholarships are meant for only minority groups and students is also a false statement. Although many universities try to make sure that there are certain reserved seats, only 29% of the minorities receive higher education scholarships.
- Thinking that a scholarship application is a tedious and difficult process whereas it is very easy.
- Many students have a mindset that all scholarships require you to write an essay which is also a myth.
- Many students settle after applying for one scholarship. Apply for as many as you can.