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A graduate with 2.2 asked about landing abroad scholarships:
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Dr. Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi, a native of Efon Alaaye, Ekiti State, Nigeria, holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany.
In 2020, Dr. Igbalajobi founded Scholarships Cafe, an EdTech platform empowering students to discover and apply for scholarships while assisting institutions in recruitment. He was recently appointed the Chancellor of Western Pinnacle University, a distance-learning University in Canada.
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It is possible to get fully-funded scholarships to study in the United Kingdom and the United States but not Canada.
Don't let your 2.2 or 3rd-class degree limit you. Pursue a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) or Master's programme in your home country.
Many individuals with a 2.2 in their undergraduate degree have successfully completed a higher degree with good grades, leading to multiple scholarship opportunities abroad.
Enhance your research experience. Building a strong and substantial research portfolio can significantly enhance your scholarship prospects.
Consider taking standardised exams such as the GRE or GMAT.
These exams can provide an additional measure of your academic abilities and may positively impact your scholarship applications.
Seek a professor's acceptance. Some Principal Investigators (PIs) may be willing to overlook a lower CGPA if you possess relevant hands-on experience and secure a professor's acceptance.
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Publish a peer-reviewed paper or article. This could serve as a writing sample that justifies that you understand the rudiments of academic writing.
Be on the lookout for scholarships that would not put so much focus on CGPA. e.g SI scholarships, CSC (China), and the Australian Awards.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported three foreign scholarship opportunities for graduates with 2.2 or third class.
The Australia Awards Scholarship stands as one of the most generous scholarships offered by Australia.
Its primary objective is to foster the development of Africa by affording 1,000 eligible African students, including Nigerians, the opportunity to access top-tier education and training.
The Australia Award Scholarship program comprises two distinct categories: the Australian Awards Scholarships for master's degree studies and the Australia Awards Short Courses designed for brief yet intensive professional training courses with a focus on development.
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Disclaimer: Advice given in this article is general in nature and is not intended to influence readers' decisions about investing or financial products. They should always seek their own professional advice that takes into account their own personal circumstances before making any financial decision.
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