BEGINNERS GUIDE TO GETTING A PG SCHOLARSHIP WITH 2.2/3RD CLASS/ HND IN US UNIVERSITIES

Can I get a PG Admission with a low CGPA and pass grade of 2.2, 3rd class or HND?

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If the above has been your question whenever you come across a scholarship opening in your discipline (that has a specified minimum requirement of 2.1 or above), then this piece is for you! You just don’t need to read it, you also need to have it saved to your archive and share to others.

There are a numerous Scholarship opportunities for graduates with second class lower in any field/discipline and in several countries. However it takes a longer route, laced with intentional purpose and smart work.

If you have a 2.2 and interested in fully funded openings, here are some points you should take note of;

• The Scholarships you can easily get are in form of Graduate assistant positions with fee waivers and stipends.
• These opportunities are available only in US, parts of UK, Germany and Australia.
• There’s no funding for a 2.2 holder in Canada, as Canadian strictly insist on 2.1 and above.
• Since it’s a GA offer, you need to have other tangible aptitudes that can push up your standing despite your low CGPA.

To this end, if you have a 2.2/3rd Class/HND and seek to get a fully funded position in the US, some parts of Europe, or Australia, outlined is the path you must follow;

➊. Gain some aptitude with statistical tools (Pythom R, MATLAB, EXCEL). Enrol for Data Analytics and Science class and become highly Data literate.

➋ Learn the ropes of research publication, pick a field of interest, do a number of research work and publish at least two papers.

➌. Volunteer for community service. Note: Community service on social media is acceptable.

➍ Learn the drafting of Cold mails, SOP and other Graduate school essays.

➎. Be active on LinkedIn and Twitter. Optimize your profile on both platforms

➏ Enrol, prepare and take the GRE and TOEFL Tests. A good grade in these tests boost your standing. You will also need the WES evaluation.