If you’re new or have someone interested in studying abroad, let them come here and read this breakdown of all they need to know.
So I’m beginning by giving you a general overview of how the study abroad thing works.
So I’m beginning by giving you a general overview of how the study abroad thing works.
First off, the journey requires that you have a good undergraduate/master CGPA. First class or second class CGPA are good but you don’t need to have exactly those.
So having gotten your BSc/MSc, one can consider applying to the UK, US, Canada, Australia, China, etc.
So having gotten your BSc/MSc, one can consider applying to the UK, US, Canada, Australia, China, etc.
In most other countries, it’s a bit difficult to get into a PhD with just a BSc but it’s a huge possibility in the US. In fact, I got into fully funded PhDs in the US with just my Bachelors degree.
Interesting. Isn’t it?😅
Interesting. Isn’t it?😅
So to get these opportunities in the US, and probably in any other places, you need to meet certain requirements, namely; English proficiency requirement, CGPA requirement, research experience, reference letters & application fee where applicable.
I’m always happy to guide you!
I’m always happy to guide you!
So the academic requirement is just about your transcript. It has to be good. The minimum CGPA for consideration in the US, for instance, is 3.0/4.0. Usually, it doesn’t matter too much whether it’s a BS or HND but should be an equivalent to their bachelor’s degree.
English proficiency requirement is a way of proving that you understand English in an academic setting. You can prove this requirement by taking a TOEFL or IELTS test. I took the TOEFL myself. But there are a couple of universities that do not require graduates from certain..
.. countries to take the tests because they agree English is their lingua franca. Nigeria and some African countries fall in this category most times.
Research experience can be proven in different ways: undergraduate/MSc project works, publications, internships or
Research experience can be proven in different ways: undergraduate/MSc project works, publications, internships or
training in research labs and GRE. Most universities don’t require GRE anymore anyways so I usually encourage people to save the money for application fees!
Application fees are required by a majority of US and Canadian universities.
Application fees are required by a majority of US and Canadian universities.
They range between 50 and $100. It can be lower or higher actually. But also, some schools waive application fees. I suggest you keep some money in case the schools you’ll apply to do not waive the fees.
Talking of reference letters,
three reference letters are usually..
Talking of reference letters,
three reference letters are usually..
.. required. They ideally should come from your undergraduate/MSc supervisor/mentor, a lecturer that can speak on your academic potential and anyone who can comment on your research and/work experience(s).
Be sure that you have a good relationship with any lecturers & bosses that you’d mention as a reference because it’s an important component that you wouldn’t let someone sabotage. Importantly, use the official/organisational/institutional email addresses of your referees.
Any other questions on how to begin the journey to getting a fully funded scholarship?
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