Tanima Islam, a PhD researcher at the University of Oxford in the UK, wrote for those who want to study abroad with scholarships at the postgraduate or PhD level
If you want to pursue higher education abroad, first you need to make a priority list considering the universities and subjects you are interested in. Applying is easier if you know where you want to go. If you apply sporadically, you will eventually lose it. You will get help from the website. Further help can be taken from alumni of your university. Or if you find someone you know in the university where you want to get admission, you can also take his advice. A lot of information can also be obtained by directly e-mailing foreign universities. They are very conscientious about answering e-mails. Apart from this, you can join various groups based on Facebook. Various countries including Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Australia have separate government websites related to higher education. You will also get a lot of information on these websites.
The application eligibility and related matters should be kept in mind from the beginning. For example, IELTS score is important for admissions and scholarships in various universities in Europe. Separate preparation is required for the IELTS exam. A letter of recommendation is also required in almost all cases. For the letter of recommendation, you can talk to the university teacher or office superior in advance, so that you don't have to rush at the last minute. Work experience is considered very important for many scholarships. Work experience doesn't mean just a regular job. Volunteer work,
internships and research experience will also put you ahead. Leadership practices and co-curricular activities in university life are viewed positively in any scholarship. If you have such experience, you can highlight that too. Try to improve your networking skills for admissions and scholarships. This skill is also taken into account when studying various subjects including development studies, public health. Try to join different networks right from your education. Remember, the application and scholarship process is time-consuming. There is no guarantee of success the first time. However, starting early can save you a lot of money, which will increase your chances of success.
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