| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by Nobody: 4:43pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
spacyzuma:
COngrats on being the BGS in your department. It's no small achievement.
I'll advice you: Please find that ginger that you need. Don't wait for anyone to ginger you. Time is running out, and you're in Nigeria where the job market is very very competitive (unless you have "connections" who will easily get you a job or sponsor you for masters.)
If you really want to go for masters, start now to do research on available degrees and scholarships available to you. Spend at least 2 hours everyday just reading up on them. Speak to anyone you know that enjoyed a PG scholarship and get tips that you will rarely read about.
All the best, and enjoy your NYSC. Cheers. OK... I really appreciate ur concern. I'll start working on it. |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by ontalenu1(m): 5:24pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
Seunbunmi:
''When you make a choice, you change the future.”
Deepak Chopra
I want to share how I landed a world scholarship (European Union sponsored Erasmus Mundus Masters Programme) with a 3.8 C.G.P.A. Surprised, right? Hey, anything is possible! Just to note this, if you can finish with a higher C.G.P.A, please give it your best.
In 2012, after graduating from the University of Lagos, Department of Political Science, I had the dream of going abroad for my Masters degree programme and I had ¨not so excellent C.G.P.A¨. I wanted a full scholarship. Sincerely, at that period it was really a big dream, I also had little or no work experience. But the next two years I put in a conscious effort to make this dream a reality. I don't intend to bore you with some principles or strategies for success. The truth is that life is made up of principles and you make things happen easily when you know and rightly apply the principles.
The following are principles and strategies I knew and applied, with practical experience:
Vision: In 2012, I had a goal to get an international degree and exposure, to enable solve some of the problems facing the world. This was a good cause and motivation for me to begin my grad school application adventure. It is good, you discover who you are, what you want and where you are going. There were several times I got discouraged of the possibility of getting funded for my grad school abroad. But the vision I had kept me going. Vision also helped me answer the question of purpose, why I needed to get a fully funded Master's degree abroad? which may come to play when writing your Statement of Purpose or Motivation Letter.
Research: After the vision stage, it is research! Information is key, if you are not well-informed, you may be incapacitated. You need to search for schools, scholarships and your compatibility for your intended programme. I practically read everything I found on the internet on grad school application and getting a scholarship. I recommend you to read articles on grad school application written by Mr. Tunde Alawode, he is currently a PhD student at MIT. His articles were the most helpful to me and I also had the privilege of having some online conversations with him which were priceless to my grad school application.
It was in the course of my research I discovered the European Commission, Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship. I remembered my first impression was ah! this scholarship is perfect and in line with my vision, #grins! I also got contacts of Erasmus Scholars, they gave necessary advice and counsel related to applying and getting an Erasmus Masters Scholarship. This helped me greatly in preparing a good application. Doing a thorough research, will help you in preparing a strong application. Pour your heart into it!
Service & Learning: During the 2 years of preparing for my grad school, I volunteered in various projects, learnt on a job (which had little financial gratification), became an author, started an NGO etc, all these to an extent gave me a convincing CV.
Offer services and give yourself to personal development. Do not just think about putting up a grad school application and fold your arms. Get busy and engage yourself! I tell people who come to me on grad school application that you should show the admission committee what you have been able to do with the education you have acquired so far.
Maximise every opportunity that comes your way. Be diligent and committed to whatever you do, this is important!
Have Faith and Pray: Every good thing comes from God, so you need God. I prayed, confessed, fasted, believed and sow seeds. And yay! Today I have a testimony.
¨All I know is that when I pray, coincidences happen; and when I don’t pray, they don’t happen¨. ~ Dan Hayes
Wishing you all the best in your grad school application!
Seun Adebayo
Graduate Student under Erasmus Master in Education Policies for Global Development (GLOBED)
Erasmus Masters Scholar (2015-2017) thanks bro. Just finished making my own research on google nd I realised that the programme if for exchange or continuation of one's degree. Please am I wrong with what I saw? |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by KeriBaby(f): 5:34pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
Congratulations Op
Someone please tell me something about the Commonwealth scholarships
Is there a way I can apply without going to Abuja
Sleekykeri@gmail.com
Thanks |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by islamics(m): 5:58pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
Finally Seunbunmi has given us his testimony. All the best in your endeavors. Am still hoping for a full scholarship.
It is just that atimes the faith come forth and fall back.
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| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by Nobody: 6:16pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
Wow! I dont have 2.1 but I'm still gonna try and I hope for the best. |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by Youngsage: 6:17pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
Hardeybohwarley:
I had 3.88 in my first year and nobody praise let alone give me scholarship What you graduated with is far more important! 1 Like |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by graciousolo(m): 6:44pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
Hi Seunbunmi. I'm still an undergrad, I intend to start an NGO very soon. Any tip(s) will be appreciated. Thanks. |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by Reuben2012(m): 6:48pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
I don't know why I do stumble on a thread like this. all is well |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by 6fit(f): 7:50pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
Toluchenko:
Congratulations!
dat means my 4.9 CGPA get hope... |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by obiaguna(m): 8:18pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
[quote author=juliuslongman post=38911347] it is possible to still graduate with 2.1 class..... You only need to study hard and have nothing less than 4.0 in your 1st and 2nd semesters in your final year.... [/quote
Naa I doubt. Not just any 4.0 you would need a higher one trust me. Remember he has just two semesters left unless he is studying a 5 year course. |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by Teeeestone(m): 12:09am On Oct 13, 2015 |
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I'm here sir ooo... Thank you bro 1 Like |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by Seunbunmi(m): 9:04pm On Oct 13, 2015 |
Thank you all for your good wishes! I appreciate.
I hope my story will inspire and motivate others to dare to dream big and achieve their goals!
Cheers. 3 Likes |
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| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by Seunbunmi(m): 7:38pm On Oct 16, 2015 |
@nigerianinfo, good to hear from you! Please what is your name? Its been a while I heard from Michael and Femi. nigeriainfo:
seun Adebayo, i was shocked wen i see d year of your graduation cos i started reading closely cos i realized we graduated d same year with d same course of study, buh u are very lucky anyway. Buh cud u pls send me your number to my inbox cos i ve misplaced ur number. Hope u dey hear from Micheal(class rep) and femi fasanya and d rest of dem. Pls send ur number to me pls. |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by Seunbunmi(m): 6:42pm On Oct 18, 2015 |
Good to hear from you. Please what is your name? Its been a while I heard from Michael and Femi. Cheers! nigeriainfo:
seun Adebayo, i was shocked wen i see d year of your graduation cos i started reading closely cos i realized we graduated d same year with d same course of study, buh u are very lucky anyway. Buh cud u pls send me your number to my inbox cos i ve misplaced ur number. Hope u dey hear from Micheal(class rep) and femi fasanya and d rest of dem. Pls send ur number to me pls. |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by Intelligentdude(m): 6:43am On Feb 06, 2016 |
Arouser:
Congrats bro! I got the same scholarship in 2013 for a two years masters program with 3.7 CGPA. The scholarship took me to Norway, UK and Germany. Just finished defending my thesis. I still can't believe it happened. The scholarship program opened so many doors. Great |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by Intelligentdude(m): 10:27am On Mar 05, 2016 |
spacyzuma:
COngrats on being the BGS in your department. It's no small achievement.
I'll advice you: Please find that ginger that you need. Don't wait for anyone to ginger you. Time is running out, and you're in Nigeria where the job market is very very competitive (unless you have "connections" who will easily get you a job or sponsor you for masters.)
If you really want to go for masters, start now to do research on available degrees and scholarships available to you. Spend at least 2 hours everyday just reading up on them. Speak to anyone you know that enjoyed a PG scholarship and get tips that you will rarely read about.
All the best, and enjoy your NYSC. Cheers. Helo Bro,I sent you a message.Please reply ASAP.Thanks |
| Re: How I Landed A World Scholarship With A 3.8 C.G.P.A by spacyzuma(m): 5:19pm On Mar 05, 2016 |
Intelligentdude:
Helo Bro,I sent you a message.Please reply ASAP.Thanks I've replied |
