Getting shortlisted for that scholarship of your choice is but the first stage. It is also a very crucial one as those left behind have no chance/experience whatsoever. So how do you get shortlisted? What is the criteria for being shortlisted?
Here you will go through a series of guidelines where one easily gets it wrong :
ELIGIBILTY
1) Eligibilty/requirements for applying are usually spelt out in the application site. Your current level can be a determining factor as some scholarships regard only Freshers or just 100 and 200level students
2) If you are already a benefactor of a similar scholarship e.g oil& gas coys, you stand a chance of missing out. Even when you are shortlisted
3) Community awards are also restricted to people from a specific region
DOCUMENTS
1) Make sure all your documents are complete during uploading
2) Documents must be proper format and size - most people make the mistake of uploading a document in "jpg" format when it should be "pdf" or another. The size limit should also be considered as you could be directed not to exceed maybe 50/200kb for passports and 2/3mb for scanned docs
3) Naming of documents should be done properly - attaching a wrong document is as good as not submitting 'cos no one would have the time to sort it out for you
PROCESS
1) Double application can be an automatic disqualification ticket
2) Refreshing of pages/going back with a browser during application is often advised against - so make sure you are fully prepared before applyinq/uploading
3) Ignoring Deadlines would lead to a dead-end. Speaking of deadlines - "the early bird catches the worm" . Early application should give you an edge so be informed.
ADMISSION STATUS
1) Preference is usually given to FULL-TIME 100 level students as opposed to Direct-entry candidates especially in first year. Notwithstanding 200 level is an opportunity to make up for lost chance
With the afformentioned done properly, you stand a bright chance of being equally shortlisted as any other person!
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