You wake up in a dimly lit room. A single email notification glares back at you.
"We regret to inform you that you have not been selected for this scholarship."
You refresh. No new emails. You check spam. Still nothing. The world outside moves on - your classmates are planning & packing for their dream university while you're stuck in a loop of missed opportunities.
But what if this wasn’t reality? What if there was another version of you - one that cracked the code?
A version that found the right scholarships, applied smartly, and got a full ride. That version EXISTS. But to become them, you need to understand one thing:
Scholarships aren’t a lottery. They’re a game. And today, you get the cheat codes. 馃幃
Check your eligibility at over 2000+ universities by connecting with our experts!
Level 1: The Scholarship Myths That Keep You Stuck
馃毃 “Only toppers get scholarships.” False. Many scholarships look beyond grades—leadership, innovation, or even quirks like being left-handed (yes, really).
馃毃 “Scholarships are only for financially needy students.” Wrong. There are merit-based, sports, research, and even niche scholarships.
馃毃 “You need to apply to hundreds to get one.” Nope. Strategy > Quantity. Sending the same generic application 100 times won’t work. A few powerful, well-researched applications will.
馃毃 “It’s too late to apply now.” Absolutely not. Scholarships don’t follow a single deadline. Many roll throughout the year.
Level 2: The 5 Types of Scholarships You Can Win
馃弳 Merit-Based - High achiever? Your grades, skills, or leadership could get you funded.
馃挵 Need-Based - If finances are a challenge, these scholarships can fully or partially cover tuition.
馃实 Country-Specific - Some scholarships are ONLY for Indian students heading abroad.
馃彨 University Grants - Many universities keep a hidden stash of scholarship funds. You just need to ask.
馃幁 Quirky Ones - This is where things get interesting, remember I mentioned about the left handed one? Here you go:
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馃弳 The Frederick and Mary F. Beckley Left-Handed Scholarship
- What it’s for: Left-handed students
- Where: Juniata College, Pennsylvania, USA
- Verify here:
馃 The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest Scholarship
- What it’s for: High school students who can perform an impressive duck call
- Where: Stuttgart, Arkansas, USA
- Prize: $2,000
- Verify here:
馃搹 The Tall Clubs International Scholarship
- What it’s for: Men over 6’2”(I'm out 馃憖) and women over 5’10”
- Where: USA (but international students in the US can apply)
- Prize: $1,000
- Verify here:
馃 The Potato Industry Scholarship
- What it’s for: Students pursuing agriculture, plant science, or potato-related studies
- Where: USA (Administered by the National Potato Council)
- Prize: $10,000
- Verify here:
Level 3: Real Scholarships (Not WhatsApp Fake News)
- Commonwealth Scholarship - Covers tuition + living expenses in the UK.
- Fulbright-Nehru Scholarship - Fully funded master’s in the US.
- Eiffel Scholarship - No tuition fees + stipend in France.
- DAAD Scholarship - Study in Germany, almost for free.
- Inlaks Scholarship - For Indian students heading to top US/UK universities.
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Level 4: The SOP That Makes Admisson Officer Say 鈥榃e NEED This One鈥�
An SOP isn’t just an essay. It’s your script.
馃幀 Scene 1: Who are you? Make them see you beyond grades.
馃幀 Scene 2: Why this scholarship? Make it obvious why you're a perfect fit.
馃幀 Scene 3: Your vision. Show them the future you're building—and why they should invest in it.
馃殌 Most SOPs fail because they’re generic but Yours...haha 馃槇
The Final Scene: Are You the One Who Gets In?
Somewhere, in an alternate reality, another version of you has already won their dream scholarship.
The only difference between you and them?
They took action.
Will you too?
Jai
