In a world where thousands of students are applying for scholarships. It is important to note that applying for multiple scholarships can increase your chances of success.
However, applying for multiple scholarships
can be so tricky and needs all the organising skills to keep up with deadlines,
requirements and follow-ups.
Here are eight useful tips to help you
efficiently stay organised in your multiple scholarship applications.
1.
Create a Scholarship Calendar
Missing deadlines can get you overwhelmed when
applying for multiple scholarships.
Creating a scholarship calendar helps you keep
track of deadlines, submission dates, and interviews. You can use a physical
planner, Google Calendar, or an Excel sheet to mark important dates.
You can also colour-code them to easily spot urgent ones and those that give you
more time to prepare.
2. Keep
a Master Spreadsheet
Create a master spreadsheet where you list all
scholarship names, eligibility criteria, deadlines, required documents and
application status.
This will keep you organised and save you from
confusion. This spreadsheet acts as your “command centre” for all your
applications.
3. Ask
For Recommendation Letters In Advance.
Recommendation letters are very important in
many scholarship applications, but they take time.
Make it a habit not to ask for the
recommendation letter at the last minute. This will result in a delayed
application or a rushed letter.
Reach out to your teachers, mentors, or
supervisors before the deadline, provide them with details about the
scholarship, and share your CV or personal statement to guide their writing.
This ensures they have enough time to craft a strong and thoughtful recommendation.
4.
Organise Your Documents in Folders
Create a digital and/or physical folder for
your scholarship journey. Store commonly required documents like your CV,
transcripts, recommendation letters, and essays in neatly labelled folders.
By doing this, you would not have to start
from scratch for every application.
5. Set
Weekly Goals
Instead of waiting until deadlines are close,
set small weekly goals. For example, finish one essay draft this week, request
recommendation letters next week, and upload completed applications the
following week.
This will be easier to create if you
already have a scholarship calendar
Breaking tasks into smaller steps keeps you
productive and less overwhelmed.
6.
Reuse and Adapt Your Essays
You can always reuse your essay, but tailor
it to fit the scholarship’s unique goals and mission. This will help you
submit higher-quality work and save time.
Remember, most scholarships ask similar
questions. Don’t waste time writing from scratch each time.
7. Use
Reminders and Alerts
Set phone alarms or digital reminders at least
two weeks before each deadline. This
gives you enough time to make final edits, gather missing documents, and submit
without rushing.
8.
Review and Track Submissions
Don't forget to mark your submitted
application on your calendar. Tracking your progress helps you stay motivated
and gives you a clear picture of what’s pending.
Staying organised will increase your chances
of winning scholarships and reduce stress during the process. Think of it as
managing a personal project.
When you plan ahead, you work smarter, not
harder and achieve your academic goal.
We are rooting for you!
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