
QS World Merit Social Responsibility Scholarship: 2022 winner
We’re pleased to announce the winner of the 2022 QS Social Responsibility Scholarship is Illustrious Amaewhule Ewhorlu. This scholarship, valued at $10,000, is designed to identify applicants who demonstrate a strong level of environmental awareness and a sense of social responsibility.
We caught up with Illustrious to learn more about his study plans and his experience at the United Nations Day in 2018.
What advice do you have for other prospective students who want to apply for the scholarship?
I would advise them to not give up. Last year, in 2021, I was a finalist for the QS World Merit Academic Excellence Scholarship but eventually did not win the award. In addition, due to visa issues, I was unable to begin my programme. However, I reapplied this year (2022), made it to the finalist round, and eventually won the Social Responsibility Scholarship.
I would also advise them to thoroughly read and comprehend the scholarship selection criteria very well and try as much as possible to tailor their application to the criteria while adhering to the given instructions.
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QS World Merit Undergraduate Scholarship: 2022 winner
We’re pleased to announce the winner of the 2022 QS World Merit Undergraduate Scholarship is Riya Sharma.
First launched in 2017, the scholarship awards up to US$5,000 to one student starting their first year of a bachelor’s degree at any QS-ranked university. This scholarship is for applicants who are keen to transform the world and contribute to the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the help of their education.
We caught up with Riya to learn more about her study plans and how she managed to start her own non-profit.
What advice do you have for other prospective students who want to apply for the scholarship?
My advice would be to just go for it; they never know if they can make it unless they try it. If they’re working on a mission that they care about, their passion will shine through their application. I’d advise them to take a deep breath, relax, and write about their high school journey with candour and appreciation. Harnessing their storytelling skills and honing their achievements with humility would go a long way.
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QS World Merit Academic Excellence Scholarship: 2022 winner
We’re pleased to announce the winner of the 2022 QS World Merit Academic Excellence Scholarship is Abhishek Tandon.
The scholarship awards up to US$10,000 to one student starting their first year of a master's degree and is designed for applicants with an exceptionally strong level of academic excellence to promote innovation and new ideas in different fields of study.
We caught up with Abhishek to learn more about his study plans and how he discovered his passion for developing AI technology.
What advice do you have for other prospective students who want to apply for the scholarship?
- Believe that you can make it work: The first step is not to get afraid of the task, or the fact that the competition is so tough, but to believe in yourself, and then start doing. Take small steps and do whatever you can to give it your best shot.
- Time it: Don’t keep waiting on it. Start at the earliest possible moment and then try to have submitted well before the deadline.
- Get essays reviewed: Get your essays reviewed by family members or mentors. They could have some great advice as they come with a different perspective.
Wishing everyone all the very best for their scholarship applications!
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