A lot of people ask why they were not selected for a scholarship when in fact, they were the perfect fit for the scholarship.
In this article however,we will explain the reasons why your scholarship application was rejected or why your friends were accepted and you on the other was REJECTED.
The thing with scholarships application is that, there are some things you probably did that got you the rejection mail. Now, stay tuned with us and follow the following reasons below…
Reasons Why Your Scholarship Application Was Rejected
1. You were not eligible for the scholarship:
The very first possible reason for your rejection could have been your ineligibility for the scholarship that you applied into. Every scholarship has its own requirements and even the requirements for a scholarship could be changed from year to year. You completed all the requirements but ignored the most important that you were not eligible.
The foremost step to take in applying for a scholarship is to read all requirements for that particular scholarship. If one of the requirements for applying is a first class only candidature, do not apply if what you have is a second class.
2. Your Essay was not good enough:
As was mentioned in the previous blogpost, Essay writing, if required, is the most important factor in wining a scholarship. It can get you selected or rejected. If you have made too many spelling mistakes or copied it from internet or you probably paid for it to be written, it is likely to be too glaring for the selection committee to miss.
Give yourself plenty of time. Read the instructions carefully. If you don’t know where to start in writing your essay, seek advice from a family member, friend, teacher or counsellor. Ask them what they think are your great features and jot them down. Write your essay in line with the questions posed to you. In the end, go for quality, rather than quantity.
3. You did not apply to the Programme:
That’s right. It is possible you didn’t get the scholarship because it’s non existent. In other words, you fell for a scam. It’s often easy to point out these types of scholarship scams out of the myriads of opportunities that exist online. One way to do so is to find out is if one of the requirements involves applying with a sum of money. There.
The best way to avoid scams is to link the scholarship information to a school, organisation or individual with solid online presence. Solid being the operative word here. Research thoroughly before investing into applying for a scholarship.
4. You missed the deadline:
It’s easy to point out a scholarship that you are willing to apply for and then miss the deadline. Many candidates start out with great gusto when filling out their application but they may become distracted along the way, get overwhelmed with the number of scholarship application essays or unconsciously dawdle at the difficult parts where they need to write an essay.
5. You limited your application to one or two scholarships:
There is no limit to the number of scholarships you can apply for. For a chance to be successful in one, you may apply for as many as eight! It may be daunting taking on more than one things at a time but it will be well worth it at the end. The first step is to research. Locate a credible scholarship search website so you are privy to every option available to you. Almost every university has some kind of funding for their incoming students. Start applying today.
6. You provided incorrect contact details:
This is surprisingly a common mistake with many scholarship applications. When contact details are incorrect, you simply deprive yourself of any chances of success. You will never know that you are the one who won a $2,000 scholarship that could have helped you cover your expenses. To prevent that, double-check your email, phone, Skype name, etc. before submission.
7. Lastly, plenty of Grammar errors and mistakes in application:
When you don’t ensure your application is sent in the best possible manner with facts checked, neat documents, correct spelling etc., you’re telling the scholarship board that you don’t care all that much about whether you get the scholarship.