Applying for a scholarship

So you've decided to apply for a scholarship, but you're not sure where to start. Don't panic. Here are our top five tips on how to write a great application.  Before you start your online application, make a list of all your achievements. This could be volunteer work, or awards you've received for academic or community service.

Whatever it is, tell us about it. In your application, tell us about any leadership or teamwork skills you have developed, and where you can demonstrate these. This might be in sports, creative arts, or even in your job. Share information about yourself and your background. Allow the university and scholarship donors to understand what your ambitions are.

Think about how your degree might give back to the community. Your ambitions may be to become a teacher, nurturing the next generation. Or a healthcare worker, taking care of people. Or an artist, who wants to share their works with the world. How about a scientist, who wants to solve our biggest problems.

Whatever it is, tell us about it in your application. Now, don't forget to check your grammar and spelling and ensure your key points are clear. Concise and meaningful is best. Most of the fields in the scholarship application will have a word count, so keep it short and sweet, and best of luck.