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Mo Ibrahim PhD Scholarship at the University of London (School of Oriental & African Studies)

Offer: £16,000 per annum, full tuition fees, travel expenses, African applicants only

This was one of the scholarships I won earlier this year, and as a new application window opens, I am sharing my tips with prospective applicants.


Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpH1xQhPr1s

Tips on answering the essay questions for the University of British Columbia MasterCard (master's) Scholarship

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca4sAHt29NI

How to apply for 3 fully-funded masters scholarship in the Netherlands (various disciplines):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfagE3eN30k

Application fees into top universities around the world are too expensive for most students, especially those from developing countries. After spending money on standardised tests, paying another fee simply for your application to be considered can be quite annoying.
In this video, I share how I have evaded application fees by looking for creative ways of getting waivers. These tricks might just work for you too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLb9HnuR_FE

Application fees into top universities around the world are too expensive for most students, especially those from developing countries. After spending money on standardised tests, paying another fee simply for your application to be considered can be quite annoying.
In this video, I share how I have evaded application fees by looking for creative ways of getting waivers. These tricks might just work for you too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLb9HnuR_FE

Part 2
MasterCard Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh, UK
In this video, I proffered tips on how to answer the 4th and 5th questions on course choice, commuity benefit, and post-study networking.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lddYzmCTED8

Essay tips for the MasterCard Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh, UK.
This video covers the first 3 questions, and the next video will cater to the remaining 2. I understand that the application window is short and that the deadline is closing in. I will drop Part II as soon as I am free.
Good luck guys


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7ixA7Q3yzg

Essay tips for the MasterCard Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh, UK.
This video covers the first 3 questions, and the next video will cater to the remaining 2. I understand that the application window is short and that the deadline is closing in. I will drop Part II as soon as I am free.
Good luck guys


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7ixA7Q3yzg

*** Clarifying the different categories of postgraduate scholarships ***
The international scholarship space can be quite confusing both for new and old applicants alike. In this video, I attempt to shed light on the confusion by revealing the major categories of postgrad scholarships. I also clarify which scholarships require emailing professors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sux_wQGq2BQ

*** Clarifying the different categories of postgraduate scholarships ***
The international scholarship space can be quite confusing both for new and old applicants alike. In this video, I attempt to shed light on the confusion by revealing the major categories of postgrad scholarships. I also clarify which scholarships require emailing professors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sux_wQGq2BQ

Decisions, Decisions
In this video, I disclose how I narrowed down my choice to one university amidst several PhD scholarship offers. It actually came down to choosing between the University of London (SOAS) and the University of Warwick. I share the particular factors that I considered such as money (yes money), supervision, rankings, location, and job prospects.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP4vUsf8MIM

Decisions, Decisions
In this video, I disclose how I narrowed down my choice to one university amidst several PhD scholarship offers. It actually came down to choosing between the University of London (SOAS) and the University of Warwick. I share the particular factors that I considered such as money (yes money), supervision, rankings, location, and job prospects.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP4vUsf8MIM

In this video, I share my interview with cerebral Commonwealth Scholar and mathematician, Ajayi Olayinka, who was given special permission to remain in the UK after his master's programme.
His shares the story of his academic exploits and tips for scholarship applicants.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ0731YnEiE

In this video, I share my interview with cerebral Commonwealth Scholar and mathematician, Ajayi Olayinka, who was given special permission to remain in the UK after his master's programme.
His shares the story of his academic exploits and tips for scholarship applicants.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ0731YnEiE

Chevening Networking Essay

In this video (my 4th & final Chevening video), I point out the need for these 3 cardinal points in planning your Chevening Networking Essay:
1) Network Initiation
2) Network Sustenance
3) Network Utilisation

Click here to watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJUwbAFiwsQ

Chevening Essay, Part 2

Why do you want to study in the UK? What informs the universities & courses you chose?

In this video, I share creative ways of engaging with UK university rankings, department league tables and unique indices that would set your essay apart from the thousands of applications. As usually, tips for strong opening & closing are also included.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTnh17nHSLQ

In this video, I share strategies on how to write the Chevening career plan essay, paying particular attention to structure, content, strong opening & closing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKsSosjnv_Y

You need these documents close by if you're seriously looking for a scholarship. Do a checklist in order not to be caught unawares!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTL4cbffbVM