Lead Annual Essay Competition for Students in Developing Countries, 2017

Lead Annual Essay Competition for Students in Developing Countries, 2017

By Post Man   10:20:00 AM   No comments:

Lex:lead is pleased to announce scholarship competition in developing countries. Up to 10 US$500 awards made in February 2017 to the top essays answering this year’s essay question: “How do refugee and migration law affect poverty and economic development? How can it be implemented to reduce poverty and to improve economic development?”

Eligibility:
Applicants must register by 31 October 2016 online at www.lex-lead.org. Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria will be assigned a registration number (an Identification Number) which they are to use with no other identifying information in essays submitted by 31 December 2016.

Essays:
Essays must be in English, typed and single-spaced for a total of not more than five (5) pages. All work submitted must be the applicant’s own, original work with clear attribution where other sources are consulted. Essays must be submitted using the Identification Number assigned at registration and contain no information that could lead to the independent identification of the applicant. Essays must be submitted using the email address provided at registration by the candidate to contact-at-lex-lead.org by 31 December 2016. Further details are given over page.

Award :
Essays submitted by the deadline will be independently assessed by judges from a panel of experts and awards announced in February 2017. Note that award cheques are made out to the applicant’s

More info: http://www.lex-lead.org/Scholarships.php

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7 things that you have to consider before study abroad.

7 things that you have to consider before study abroad.

By President Group Co., Ltd   4:25:00 PM   No comments:

Many students face depression and become homesick. They lose all interest because they begin to understand the value of the company around them which they left behind. But if things don’t come up to your expectations, don’t be disheartened and quit just because you happen to have lost interest. You worked hard to get where you are, didn’t you?

If you think you have what it takes to adapt to all these things, then read on and consider the following points so that you can avoid any major inconveniences.

1.Get enough knowledge
It goes without saying that you should have appropriate background knowledge about the environment and other such basic knowledge about the places you’re applying to. The weather, the food, the culture, and the mood of the people all seem like such trivial things when your main focus is on your education and getting into your first choice college, but trust me, these things matter a lot.

2. Be Aware of Basic Skills

Basic skills like cooking always come in handy. As mentioned before, if you’re a big critic when it comes to food, then you’ll probably crave a native dish every once in a while. If not, some places just can’t quite catch the flavor of your home country.

3. Be More Responsible
If you’re moving out, you’ll be living alone and probably with roommates. Your parents are not going to be there to constantly nag you all the time to clean up after yourselves and no stranger will tolerate your sloppy habits if they’re staying with you.



4. Change your Attitude
If you hope to get along with people from all over the world with different cultures and backgrounds, you need to be resilient in your responsibilities and have an easy-going personality. If you keep on criticizing other people all the time, no one is going to like you or want to sit with you. Don’t poke your nose where it doesn’t belong because no one likes someone who tries to become over-involved in someone else’s personal matters. To help yourself adjust, devise strategies and control your impulses or come up with things to keep your mind busy in your free time other than indulging in meaningless gossip.

5. Earnings and Savings
Tuition fees are expensive, especially for foreign students, but that’s not the only thing they have to worry about. They have to look at the boarding, the food expenses, clothing, and other such basic necessities which can come to cost a lot.
Be Absolutely Fair

Cheating won’t get you anywhere in the future. You’ll never be reliant on your own skills and thus continue to be fraudulent in your entire career span. That is not to mention that you’ll not be gaining any such knowledge whatsoever and can face serious consequences.

7. Overcoming Sudden Changes in Policies
The entire world was shaken by the issue of Brexit. It’s a political decision surely to affect the operation of the country in itself, and it has also raised a serious issue of racism. Every single activity, including students coming in from abroad, now face such issues and even non-native citizens who have lived abroad for generations felt the waves and no longer have a sense of belonging in a land they built their lives upon.

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Tips to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay

Tips to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay

By President Group Co., Ltd   11:50:00 AM   No comments:

1. Know your audience

Although we're looking at scholarship essays as a whole, it's important to realize that every scholarship provider is looking for a specific student who meets unique criteria. When you get your application, look closely at the questions, the organization giving the scholarship, and any past recipients you can find.


2. Plan far in advance

Get an early start on each application is very important. Begin your research and planning a week or so before you think you should, and you'll be able to take enough time to turn out something great. This will also give you time to craft an outline, which can help your essay stay concise and on target. Think of two or three main points you want to make in response to the essay question, add some supporting information under each of them, and consider a sentence or two of introduction and conclusion.


3. Make it personal and passionate

When you do start writing, don't forget that the main purpose of your essay is to convince the scholarship provider that you're the student they've been looking for. Answer the questions you've set out in your outline, but make sure every point you make is illustrated with a specific detail that shows you care about the subject.


4. Find an editor

Last but not least, make sure you have time to run your essay by a good editor, whether it's a parent, teacher, or grammar-nerd friend.

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Applying for a Scholarship: The Basics

Applying for a Scholarship: The Basics

By President Group Co., Ltd   3:12:00 PM   No comments:

Need to get a scholarship but don't know where to start? Then our guide is for you. Read on to find out how to research, apply, and get funding for your undergraduate degree.
Studying at a top university is often an expensive choice to make, but there is money out there for you. If you've just emptied the last of your coins from your piggy bank and your account is still in the red, don't despair. This guide will give you the starting point you need for a successful scholarship application.
Many updated scholarship providing information, See Here.

1. Do your research
To avoid putting pressure on yourself and trying to apply for that scholarship you desperately want at the last minute, start your research early. The more time you can put into your scholarship search, the more options you will have. You will need time to research scholarships, request information and application forms, and complete your application by the specified closing date. Remember that some scholarships may close before your academic year starts.

2. Check if you are eligible
Another important element you want to consider early on is finding out what scholarships you are actually eligible for - because you won't be eligible for them all. By doing careful research you'll be able to find the scholarships most appropriate for you and then you can spend time working on your application for those ones. The last thing you want is to spend time putting together an application for a scholarship you don't even meet the criteria for.

3. Be organized
It pays to be organized when it comes to working on your scholarship application. To begin with, keep all of your scholarship material in a separate folder. That way you will always know where it is, and make sure you have the most up-to-date information in there. This will also help you to keep track of the different deadlines for each of the scholarships you are applying for. They won't all be due at the same time.

4. Include all required information
Make sure you have all of the information that the selection panel has requested of you in your application. An application with missing items does not make the best first impression, particularly if these are items they have specifically requested. See the checklist at the bottom of this article to see what you need to include.

5. Think about presentation
A scholarship application is very similar to a job interview. You want to give a good impression and spelling mistakes or illegible writing do not look good. If you're fill in a form in a particular way, do so. And before you send it, ask a family member or friend to proof-read it for you. They may find a mistake that you just didn't pick up.

6. Provide correct information
Not only should you provide all of the information that the selection panel has requested, make sure you provide the correct information as well. Small details such as your full and correct address, or a new phone number if you've lost your mobile, will avoid any unnecessary delays, as well as making you look professional.

7. Provide references/referees
In some cases you may need to provide references or referees. Choose these people carefully. After all, there's a lot hanging on this application. You also need to let each of your referees know when you are applying for a scholarship, and tell them something about the kind of skills and experience you need to demonstrate. That way they'll be able to ensure they praise you in the most effective way!

8. Don't miss the deadline
Always give yourself an extra few days leeway when applying for a scholarship. You may need this if you're getting your application professionally printed, or if you're waiting for confirmation from a referee. Remember, late applications won't usually be considered. 

Scholarships checklist:
Are you eligible?
Do you know the deadline?
Have you got all the necessary information? This will vary depending on the scholarship application, but usually includes: academic record; proof of financial circumstances; confirmation of your study plans.
Do your referees know what scholarship(s) you are applying for?
Have you and a friend/family member proofread your scholarship application?
Have you submitted your application before the deadline?

For more information and training course about finding and applying scholarships, contact Cambodia Scholarship Center.

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