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7 Reasons Why You Should Join A Student Organization Or Club
The first year of university can be intimidating, especially for the introvert and for those going to a school where they don’t know anyone. Some look at it as a chance to recreate themselves, starting afresh… while others arrive on…
How To Get Off The Waitlist & Admitted To University
So, you’ve been waitlisted; bummer, we know. But it isn’t the end of the world! The beauty of being waitlisted is that the university admissions team saw enough in you and your application that they didn’t want to write you…
What’s the difference between a 4-year university and community college?
Whether you are graduating with your associate’s degree and are ready to transition from community college to a 4-year university, or you are a soon-to-be undergraduate student trying to figure out which type of school to apply to… it is…
Tips for Studying Abroad – Part I
Anyone who has studied abroad would tell prospective students that they simply have to do it, if they can make it work. Studying abroad is an incredibly fulfilling and humbling experience that leaves students with a serious case of the…
How To Navigate The “Why THIS College” Essay Question
One of the most common university application essay questions asks prospective students why they want to attend *THIS* particular school. Of the thousands of options, what made you choose school X over school Y? It’s a seemingly simple question that…
How To Talk To Your Parents About Paying For College?
Money is one of the most difficult topics to talk about in life. However, money defines so many aspects of how we live and work that it simply must be discussed. Figuring out how higher education is going to be…
Top 7 Myths About Bursaries Debunked
Getting a higher education is expensive; so expensive that some prospective students unwittingly bar themselves from attending because of money. Bursaries can be the golden ticket to university for some students in that they offer an opportunity that may have…
Pros and Cons of a College Credit Card
Everything you do in college is a factor in how your future will play out. From the classes you choose and the major you declare, to the friends you make and how you balance your schedule… there are so many…
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Be sure to check out these useful resources, for more information and guidance.
- Bursaries Resources and Guides
- Bursary Application Submissions – Combined “One PDF” Pack
- Bursary Interview Questions – 30 Questions + Answer Patterns
- Student CV (No Experience) – One-Page Template for Bursaries
- Bursary Reference Letter – Request Script + Template
- Affidavit for Bursary Applications – Templates + How to Get It Done
- Why Do You Deserve This Bursary? – 3 Answer Structures + Examples
- Bursary Motivation Letter – 5 Typical Templates (Copy + Edit)
- Bursary Application Checklist – The One-Folder Method (2026/2027)
