If you notice not all scholarship providers provide an application form, there are cases where they would

like candidate to submit their personal details Eg(CCM Scholarship). So the question that you might first ask is on the format to be used. Dont panic, if you ask you bro/sis who has been in the career world this is nothing new. Many people called this as resume or cv ? So what is cv/resume ? A rsum is a document that contains a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education. The rsum or CV is typically the first item that a potential employer encounters regarding the job seeker and is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview, when seeking employment.

If you do some search on Google, you will find plenty of web pages showing various topic, format on this resume. So which one should be used ? Most of the template that you can get online is applicable for jobseeker and not for scholarship seeker. The format for me is no 2, the most important is the content. In this post, we would like to share with MSN on what should be added in your resume. Based on our experience, good resume should contains the following :
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Your passport-sized photo Education Objective : What actually you want to pursue ? Personal details Education Background Achievement/Awards Received Co-curriculum activities Additional Skill Reference Training Attended (if any)

For reference, we also attach few format of resume for you to consider. Irrespective whether you want to apply for a scholarship or not, a resume must be kept with and update from time time as an when required. Final tips, make it one two pages only.

Hi all, I received few request on how to prepare application letter for scholarship because not all scholarship provider provide scholarship application form. In this post below I give one example on how to write scholarship application. The letter is basically a standard letter/format that you can use for other purposes. The only different is the content. Please also take note when you are requested to submit application, please ensure you send the following : 1. Application letter or cover letter (as per below post) 2. Resume Your personal details. Click here for sample 3. Supporting documents copies of IC, certificates, offer of admission to university etc. For more details on scholarship tips, please visit this page. <<Your address>> 12th February 2010 <<Sponsor Address>> Dear Sirs, RE: APPLICATION FOR PNB SCHOLARSHIP 2010 With reference to the PNB Scholarship 2010 which was advertised in the STAR, I forward herewith my application for your consideration. For your information, I have just completed matriculation programme in engineering at KolejMatrikulasi Kulim with a CGPA of 3.50. I have strong interest to pursue studies in mechanical engineering field and I have therefore applied for a place in mechanical engineering course at University of Malaya for 2010 intake. I enclose herewith full resume and photocopies of academic transcripts and certificates, as stated in your requirement. My attached resume provides details on my achievement and active involvement in co-curriculum activities during school and also foundation programme. My dayto-day output reflects a high level of motivation, efficiency, and ability to meet companys goals and targets. I strongly believe that PNB Scholarship is the best platform that will allow me to explore my full potential in pursuing my ambition to be a success Mechanical Engineer. Thank you very much for your time and kind consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me and I am willing to attend interview at anytime convenience to you.

Thank you. Yours sincerely, <Your Name> <Your IC #>

We believe that in May 2008, many of the 2007 SPM candidates has got their place in matriculation, foundation etc and many more of their senior offered a place for their bachelor degree in universities. For the scholarship interview, most of the scholarship provider if you are notice preferred to have it before you enter universities. As per the topic, I have done some research in google and would like to share the following : 1. What achievement are you the most proud of? 2. How have you been a leader or displayed leadership? 3. What is your greatest strength or weakness? 4. Who is a role model for you? 5. What is your favorite book? 6. Why do you deserve to win this scholarship? 7. What would winning this scholarship mean to you? 8. Why is education important to you? 9. What has influenced you to get a college education? 10. Why did you choose your college? 11. What is your favorite subject in school and why? 12. Why did you select your major? 13. Which Educator has had the most influence on you? 14. Can you tell me about an academic class, project or other experience that was meaningful to you? 15. Why do you want to enter this career? 16. What are your career plans? 17. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? 18. What activities are you involved in? 19. How have you contributed to your community? 20. What is the most important issue to you In answering all this question please think out of the box and be confident !Its not easy, but with proper preparation, we believe you can do it.

COVERLETTER FORMAT Name Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Email Address Date Employer Contact Information (if you have it) Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Salutation Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name, (leave out if you don't have a contact) Body of Cover Letter The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up. First Paragraph The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for and where you found the job listing. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Middle Paragraph(s) The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Mention specifically how your qualifications match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it. Final Paragraph Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up. Complimentary Close Respectfully yours, Signature Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter) Typed Signature

TIPS FOR APPLYING SCHOLARSHIP

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Pay close attention to scholarship application deadlines. Use a calendar, make a schedule for yourself and stick to it. Applications submitted past the deadline are usually not considered. Gather application materials early give yourself plenty of time to complete each step. Applications that have been rushed look sloppy and incomplete applications probably wont be accepted. Dont ignore small awards. Even these can add up! Prepare your resume and keep it updated- this is a good way to outline your thoughts and show your activities and achievements. Think carefully about who should write your letters of recommendation. Choose people who can be specific about your strengths as well as your ability to overcome your weaknesses. In your essays, let your personality shine through. Present your ideas in a focused, thoughtful and meaningful manner. Write in a natural style and support your ideas with specific examples. Proofread your essays and applications. Ask friends, teachers or parents for feedback. Errors or poor writing skills will have a negative effect. Keep a copy of everything you submit! If you are notified that you have received a scholarship made possible by a specific donor, send a thank-you note to the donor. Also, if appropriate, keep the donor informed of your progress.

The following tips by ehowmight be useful for those who attending the scholarship interview. Step 1: Research important aspects of what you plan on majoring in during college. Find out how well this field is growing and what you can offer once you graduate. Interviewers want reasons for why you are choosing a specific field of study. Step 2: Write down why you deserve a college scholarship. List your positive attributes and contributions and practice talking about them with a friend or family member. Step 3: Know your personal philosophies and beliefs. College scholarship interview panels want proof of dedication to your field of study by checking that youve given some thought to your future major. Step 4: Prepare for questions about your financial standing if interviewing for a need-based scholarship. These questions may seem embarrassing, but the interview panel needs proof that you do need financial help for college. Step 5: Gather and organize all necessary material you plan on bringing to the interview. The scholarship board may tell you what they want but if they dont, then bring along a portfolio, extra recommendations and a resume if you have one. Step 6: Review answers to basic questions the night before your interview. Make sure that your answers show why you deserve a college scholarship. Step 7: Dress for success by planning your outfit the night before. Dont wear anything trendy or sloppy. Men should stick with dress pants, dress shirt and tie, while women should choose a dress or pant suit.

This month onwards you will find plenty of new scholarship advertisement posted in MalaysiaScholarship.net (MSN). Dont be so excited with all this ads, what you need to do is remain calm, read carefully what best for yourself. Scholarship provider normally will provide clear description on their scholarship, but in case you cant find the answer of your question, you can always give them a call. If you notice, most of the scholarships are for full-time courses instead of part-time and most of them are for bachelor degreeprogramme. However in MSN, where possible we will try to categorise this scholarship into various categories to ease your searching process. If you are new to MSN, you can read our previous post on how to apply for scholarship here or many more tips about scholarship such as interview tips etc. In this post, we would like to add few scholarship tips that you may want to consider when applying for scholarship : 1. First thing first, read the scholarship advertisement carefully. Since, to get scholarship is not easy nowadays, only apply scholarship when you can full fill the requirement. The words like Malaysia citizens, bumiputera, full time courses first degree programme always ignored by the candidates. 2. Be careful with the programme of study that you stated in the scholarship application, make sure its similar with the one that you applied through UPU etc. Let say you put in the form Bachelor of Accountancy, but the real fact you get offer to pursue Bachelor in Economy. In most cases, you will not be considered even though you have attended the interview. Because, they have already shortlisted candidates for B. Economy instead. 3. Very often, the closing date of scholarship application is before you get the offer letter. So just have a look at your SPM/STPM/Matriculation result, choose right course based on your result instead of what you want to do or what your mother/father want you to be. On scholarship provider site, they will focus on what you filled in the form, any discrepancy between what you apply and what offer you get, they will stick to the application form. 4. Scholarship provider ? Check the company/organization background. Ask yourself whether this is the best organization for yourself and the one that you want to work with. Remember ! Most of the scholarship comes with a scholarship bond where you have to work with them for certain period after your graduation. If you fails to consider this from beginning you will end up breaching the agreement. 5. The scholarship scheme. Certain companies just pay the scholarship. Some dont even care with yourself development during this sponsorship period. But few companies like Proton, Sime Darby, Petronas well known with their training, team building programmes for their scholars. This is where you will be benefit most on top of the financial part.

6. Scholarship Bond ! In many organization, the scholars is another source of their own future manpower. They choose the best at this stage and To avoid scholars that have been developed for years from being pinching by other organisation, scholarship organizer normally imposed service bond. The bond period vary based on the scholarship amount, type of scholarship etc. 7. Scholarship period. It is normal for scholarship provider to sponsor the minimum period required by the recipients to complete the course. If let say you have to extend one semester, you have to pay yourself. So dont play2 What else, if you have any question you can email me at portalmaya@gmail.com. I will try to answer to all your question. The good ones can be posted in this site.