“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 http://www.european-funding- guide.eu/scholarship/dream-new-uk

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

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%

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

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 (130-525 GBP/ month) • One-time payments (up to 13,000 GBP) • Reimbursements (tuition fees, travel costs, etc.)

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 www.european-funding-guide.eu: • 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 • E-mail newsletters • Websites

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

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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

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.

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 http://www.european-funding-guide.eu/scholarship >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 http://www.european-funding-guide.eu/grants_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: http://www.european-funding-guide.eu/financial_advice