1. “Dream NEW” Scholarship
Call for Applications
“Dream NEW” Scholarship
25 scholarships with a combined value of 60,300 GBP will be awarded
for a semester abroad in New Zealand.
The Scholarships
25 scholarships with a total value of 60,300 GBP
A semester abroad at 1 of 10 universities in New Zealand
Target Group
Students who dream big & are yearning for adventure
Good command of English
Semester abroad WS/SS 2018
Applications
Deadline: 01. September 2017
guide.eu/scholarship/dream-new-uk

2. Scholarship Myths Fallacy and Truth
Almost everyone can receive a scholarship – including you!
MYTH
TRUTH 1
Only for the highly gifted or engaged, or those with financial need
Scholarships exist for almost everyone - high GPA or not
• 28 awarding criteria, such as place of birth and gender, etc.
• Grades or engagement aren‘t relevant for many scholarships 2
There aren‘t many scholarships
There are >12,000 scholarship programmes
• With a total value of 23,6 billion GBP per year 3
Only for new students
There are scholarships for every phase of studying
• These include scholarships for your last semester & for assistance while completing your final thesis. 4
There are many applicants
2/3 have never applied for a scholarship
• One out of five foundations doesn‘t have enough recipients
• 90% apply to 1% of the existing foundations 5
Applying takes a long time
90% of the foundations require only a CV and a cover letter
• Applying takes just 10 minutes

3. Scholarships – Good Prospects
Scholarship Offers and Chances of Success
Scholarships – Good Prospects
Every year, more than 12,000 scholarships with a total value of 23,6 billion GBP can’t be awarded due to a lack of applicants.
>12.000
Scholarships
41%
Success Rate
23,6 billion GBP
Scholarship Funds 28
Awarding Criteria
for studying domestically or abroad.
with an even higher rate of success at smaller foundations.
awarded every year, with an average of 4,400 GBP per scholarship recipient.
good grades not necessary through awarding criteria such as place of birth, field of study, gender.
of scholarship providers don’t receive enough applications
The available funds can‘t be distributed!
20%

4. Even Without Good Grades
Awarding Criteria
Even Without Good Grades
28 awarding criteria - even without high grades or demonstrating
social engagement , your prospects are good.
Personal Factors
Performance
Geography
Academic Aspects
Example
Example
Example
Example
• Gender
• Age
• Family Status
• Immigration Backround
• Financial Need
• Social Engagement
• Working Class Family
• Profession of Parents
• Handicap
• Children or Pregnant
• Grades
• Duration of Studies
• Languages
• Athletic Performance
• Nationality
• Place of Birth
• Place of Residence
• Place of Study
• Target Country/Location
• Field of Study
• Type of Degree
• Phase of Study
• Thesis Topic Selection

5. Scholarships for everyone
Types of Scholarships
Scholarships for everyone
You can get scholarships for any course of study, for every semester, and in various amounts
There are scholarships for just about…
…all phases of study
…all purposes
…every type and amount
• Bachelor, Master, PhD,
state & final university examinations, etc.
• At the beginning, middle or end of the course of study.
• Living costs
• Thesis papers
• Semester or year abroad
• Language courses
• Tuition fees
• Doctoral thesis
• And many more…
• Full scholarships (up to 2,200 GBP/ month)
• Partial scholarships ( GBP/ month)
• One-time payments (up to 13,000 GBP)
• Reimbursements (tuition fees, travel costs, etc.)

6. Scholarship Search Portals
Free Sources of Information
Find Scholarships
Free scholarship search portals, information centres and announcements at your university can help you find the right scholarship with very little effort 1 2 3 1 2 3
Scholarship Search Portals
Information Centres
Announcements
Use free scholarship search services such as
• Europe‘s largest scholarship database
• >12,000 scholarships with a total value of 23,6 billion GBP
• Matching process
• Easy and fast
Get personal advice:
• Scholarship officer at your university
• Local student services
Look for scholarship announcements at your university:
• Bulletin boards
• newsletters
• Websites

7. european-funding-guide.eu Europe’s largest scholarship platform
Within two minutes, you receive a list of approx. 15 scholarships suitable for your CV 1 2 3
CREATE A PROFILE
FIND SCHOLARSHIPS
APPLY
Fill out a short questionnaire.
Your profile is automatically compared with
>12,000 scholarships.
Apply and receive up to
2,200 GBP per month.
>12,000 scholarship programmes
Matching process
Free
For everyone – with or without good grades
Fast
23,6 billion GBP
Easy
Average yield of 15 matching scholarships

8. Backup

9. Scholarship Facts 6 reasons for a scholarship
Scholarships are given as gifts with a value up to 52,000 GBP. 1
A Lot of Funds:
Up to 52,000 GBP for your educational purposes 2
Good Prospects:
Good chance of success without great grades 3
Funds are a Gift:
You don‘t have to pay back a scholarship 4
Enhances Your CV:
Improves your success in finding a job 5
Easy to Find:
Only takes 2 minutes to find a matching scholarship

10. Maximise Your Chances Tips for Applying
The awarding of scholarships isn’t a lottery. Preparing well & optimising your application maximise your chances of success.
Prepare Yourself Well
Send Off Good Applications
Start your search early. Often, there is only one deadline per year.
Give yourself enough time for applying. An assessment may be required, so be sure not to put yourself under pressure time-wise.
Use calendars and checklists To plan time for applying and keeping track of deadlines and application documents.
Apply to many foundations.
Personalise your Application. Refer to the objectives of the foundation. No one likes to receive a generic application.
Avoid making mistakes. Proofread your application carefully to check for spelling or grammar errors and typos. Make sure your application is complete.
Use templates. 1 2 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4.

11. Student Financing Funding Sources
In addition to scholarships, student loans are an option if your parents aren’t able to provide sufficient financial support.
Scholarships
>12,000 with a total value of 23,6 bilion GBP
For just about everyone – even without a high GPA
Locate scholarship opportunities via the matching process
Student Loans
Full or partial financing of your studies
Available within just a few days
Up to 52,000 GBP for your studies
More information here: