How to Win Scholarships in 2026?
Scholarships are not just about marks. Universities look at your overall profile.
Strong SOP
Your Statement of Purpose explains *why* you deserve funding. It needs to be compelling.
Extracurriculars
Leadership roles, volunteering, and projects show character beyond grades.
Early Application
Most scholarship funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply early!
Scholarship FAQs
Generally, a GPA above 3.5 (or 85%) significantly increases your chances of
merit-based scholarships. However, scholarships exist for lower GPAs based
on other criteria like essays and extracurriculars.
Full scholarships are highly competitive and usually require exceptional
academic records, leadership experience, and top ELP scores. They are more
common for PhD programs than Master's or Bachelor's.
Yes, a high English proficiency score (IELTS 7.5+ or equivalent) often
qualifies you for "International Excellence" awards automatically in
countries like the UK and Australia.