HELPFUL TIPS FOR EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Characteristics of a good application Read carefully the guidlines from the granting agency Use most recent version of the form; Answer all the questions. Increasingly, the forms are available online and can be completed on screen Prepare your documents in advance

Characteristics of a good application Be clear and concise when you write Get the advice of your peers and professors who write letters of appreciation Avoid too much technical jargon Be more comprehensible to people in your area and the general public

Letters of appreciation Important: Please have good letters of recommendation The ideal respondent: Has known you for at least two years; was your thesis supervisor; was your employer N.B: Give your referees at least two to three weeks to properly complete the letter of recommendation

Letters of appreciation A good letter of appreciation : supports the information you provided in your application; has an enthusiastic tone; highlights your skills and your achievements; reveals your potential; highlights your strengths and personal skills; explains why you deserve to receive a scholarship.

To do  Read carefully the rules and instructions Respect the deadlines Get the advice of your peers and researchers Use the spell checker Inform your referees of the deadline Check the accuracy of historical data Make sure the quotes are complete Make sure your application is complete indicate your mastery of any language

Not to do  Do not exceed the maximum number of words or pages Do not be too general. Be direct and concise Do not use too much technical language Do not use a font below 10 points Do not include publications that have not yet been accepted Do not send more letters of appreciation that the number allowed Avoid platitudes from your research and your field of study. Do not finish your application the day before the deadline.

If you have any questions, contact us: Scholarship officer Scholarship office Guigues Hall 223, Main Ottawa ON K1S 1C4 Tel: 613-236-1393 ext. 2323 Fax: 613-782-3005 e-mail: scholarships@ustpaul.ca