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10 Proven Steps to Secure Scholarships for International Students

how to apply for scholarship

How can I apply for a scholarship?” This is one question on the minds of international students which we get asked at least five times every day by students. It’s been established that organizations, governments, and universities around the world award scholarships worth millions of dollars to African students to study for undergraduate, master’s, and … Read more

How to read and understand textbooks

How to read and understand textbooks

As a student, reading textbooks is vital to success in school. However reading isn’t only important in a school setting, for you to be successful and to thrive in all life endeavors, you must be friends with books. The popular American children’s author, animator, and filmmaker Dr Seuss said that “the more that you read, … Read more

Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Scholarship Application

Do’s and Don’ts for Scholarship Application

Scholarship judges may spend just a few precious minutes or even seconds reviewing your scholarship application. With such a finite amount of time to make a lasting impression on these important decision-makers, it’s crucial that you make the most of this opportunity. If not, your application may be on the fast track to the circular … Read more

Are These 10 Common Excuses About Getting a Scholarship Holding You Back?

You are not alone. It is not uncommon to see students backing away from getting funding for their education for different reasons that… hear me out… may just be excuses. As schools that award these scholarships reveal, a lot of students simply aren’t applying for these readily available grants. Many are discouraging themselves before even … Read more

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