HOW TO WRITE A MOTIVATIONAL LETTER FOR A BURSARY

The motivation letter is an essential part of your application package for Bursary. Below we have provided several useful tips for writing a successful motivational letter for bursary. We have tried to cover the whole process of writing motivational letter for bursary, from the preparation stage, what to consider when writing motivation letter for bursary, and how to check your letter.

Why should you get the bursary rather than other student?

To respond this question you should actually respond to two questions:

1. Why you need a bursary?

2. Why do you need this bursary in particular?

The best whey to respond those questions is to write a diagram containing supporting arguments in favor of your application for a bursary: like your achievements, extracurricular activities, career goals etc. It is also good to describe briefly your financial situation, but don’t go too much into details, because you don’t want to prove to the selection panel that you are poor, but that you deserve a bursary! Panels are not interested in how hard your life has been, instead they would like to know how you deal with the challenges and what you have accomplished despite them.

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Stay brief and concise!

When writing motivation letter for bursary, make sure that you stick to the subject! Try to stay on the topic, without going into unnecessary details which are not relevant to the purpose of the letter – to explain you motivation for a bursary. When you are describing why you want to study in a particular field, bear in mind that the reader has the goal to identify the best available candidate(s) for the bursary and what would you do if you get the scholarship.

Make sure that your motivation letter for bursary application is well structured and not too long, however that all important details are included. Principally each motivation letter for bursary should answer to below five questions:

WHO Applies for the Bursary?

WHY is this person applying?

IS this person able to meet our expectations?

HOW will this person benefit from our bursary?

WHO RECOMMENDS this candidate for a bursary?

Make sure to provide responses to the above questions in clear and concise manner.  While responding to the question #3 make sure to describe your advantages comparing to other applicants.

 Keep positive spirit

Make sure that your motivational letter for bursary is original and genuine. Therefore do not copy some samples you have found online, because each motivation letter should suit you and to the Call you are applying for. Try to be genuine, and avoid using general templates, because the letter should distinguish you from the other candidates. Moreover, good bursary motivation letter reflects your writing skills, which are very important in the academic world.  Last and probably the most important thing is that your letter should demonstrate your positive spirit and enthusiasm. Therefore make sure to use a lot of affirmative sentences which will describe your passion toward desired study program.

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 Fine tuning

Motivation letter for bursary just cannot contain any typos and errors, and therefore you should share it with people to whom you trust to proofread it.  It is also important to hear their feedback and consider their ideas for improvement. Some things that seem obvious to you are not so obvious for the others and therefore consider carefully each suggestion you receive from the others.