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@FortuinBrindley: I have not chosen the UK, the UK chose me: You must not be shy putting yourself out there, and put forward your achievements while recognising your weaknesses (or areas for improvement) #StudyAbroad2020 #AfricaWeekatEd

@AdomOpare : I chose the UK because 1. I did not need to write any exam, 2. I had some safety net and previous experience of studying there, and 3. Length of Study. To apply for Scholarships: You need to capitalise on your lived experiences.
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@AdomOpare 1. Don't limit your options 2. Listen to people but do your research 3. When going for a PhD, build your support system #StudyAbroad2020 #AfricaWeekatEd

@AfroGradChat 's AJ Asomani-Adem sharing her tips from studying both in the UK and the US.

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@FortuinBrindley Top tips for #ScholarshipApplicants: 1. Write an excellent proposal; 2. Familiarise yourself with the funder's requirements, & try to meet them; 3. Give it your best but be kind to yourself (wait for the reply while continuing doing the amazing work that you do)

@adomopare :1. Start early, 2. Know the deadlines and requirements; 3. Build good relations with your references (Nurture professional relationships: don't just start when you need it )4. Position your statement for the scholarship you 5. Be truthful 6. Embrace your uniqueness

AJ Asomani-Adem: 1. Apply early (at least 9 months to a year in advance) 2. Match yourself to the funder (read their mission statement and different grants and state how you fit) 3. Make use of critical feedback(have trusted people read your work) @AfroGradChat
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Wrapping up our first conversation. Thanks to our wonderful facilitator @AndhiraKara who is also a @MCFScholarsEd. @AfroGradChat @africanstudies @uoessps

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Conversation 2 starting now with @nickjrowland ( @MCFScholarsEd ) , @nickjrowland ( @Mo_IbrahimFdn ) and VickyReed and Cheikh Yaya Dia ( @CheveningFCDO @UKinSenegal ) #StudyAbroad2020 #AfricaWeekatEd

@nickjrowland : 1. for the @MCFScholarsEd , you need to apply to the #scholarsprogramme first, then, we support you apply to the uni. You need to demonstrate financial need, have a strong application with a golden thread; also show how your studies will benefit your community

@AngelicaSOAS ( @Mo_IbrahimFdn ): lack of funding for #AfricanStudents to study in the UK is a reality, there is room for improvement. We started with Masters scholarships, but now we are funding PhD scholarships only (1 PhD scholarship / year)

@AngelicaSOAS : for the @Mo_IbrahimFdn PhD funding (on #Governance & #Development in #Africa), you need to secure an offer letter first, and then apply for a scholarship. More information here: https://www.soas.ac.uk/gdai/ 

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Cheikh Yaya Dia ( @UKinSenegal ) , sharing the experience of #cheveningscholarship funding non-Anglophone students (Senegal, Cabo Verde and Guinea) to study in the UK. Key to understand what #ServantLeadership is about and the need to give back to their communities.

Cheikh Yaya Dia ( @UKinSenegal ) : You can study for the master of your choice, but you need to demonstrate what the added value of studying for that degree is. #chevening
Scholarships are the greatest equalisers, seize this unique opportunity if you can!
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Victoria Reed on the @CheveningFCDO scholarships
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Thanks so much to the participants to Conversation 2. @tshikolikida has been such a great facilitator! She is now sharing her experience applying for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships ( @FCDOGovUK )

@nickjrowland ( @MCFScholarsEd ): TOP TIP when applying : 1. Be YOU in your application, be authentic to stand out from everyone else 2. Tell us why you are applying for this specific funding opportunity and what it is that you want to get from it ! https://www.ed.ac.uk/global/mastercard-foundation

@AngelicaSOAS : for the @Mo_IbrahimFdn : 1. Be specific (how is your project relevant to issues of #Governance and Development in #Africa ) , 2. Know that it is very competitive so be yourself!

Cheikh Yaya Dia: Top Tip, 1. Be specific and be original, 2 What is the value addition of further PG Studies? 3. What is your vision for the future. that is the best advice I can give you.
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Vicky, Don't leave it to the last minute! @CheveningFCDO

@tshikolikida 1. sell yourself, Highlight your impact

Question and Answer session
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