We know that preparing funding applications is time-consuming and can be stressful, so we have put together some tips to help you write your Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation Scholarship application.
*This advice applies mainly to postgraduate applicants.
Before you start to write
Check you are eligible
Read all the guidance on the specific funding page on our website. You will find information about eligibility and suitability, what we offer, how to apply and deadlines.
Find out more about the scholarships awarded under the specific scheme that you are interested in.
Gather all the information you need
If you want to get an idea of the information you will need to provide in your application, you can look at the our website for the fields required in the form.
Get as much advice as you can – ask other people if they are willing to share their successful and unsuccessful applications with you.
Writing your application
Give yourself plenty of time
it is important that you avoid rushing your application. Allow plenty of time ahead of the deadline.
Make your application easy to read and understand
- Give enough detail so that the judges can understand you.
- Write in clear English and avoid technical jargon where possible.
- Keep abbreviations and acronyms to a minimum – define them when they are first used.
- List all references consistently.
- Use diagrams and figures where appropriate.
- Check your spelling and grammar.
- Finally, ask your supervisor, tutor, family, or colleagues to read your application critically before you submit it.
As well as submitting a standard application form, which you will find on our website, you will need to provide a personal statement. In this statement you will need to include some or all of the following information:
- Who you are – describe yourself and what you are studying and where.
- A brief outline of your research project (where applicable).
- Your future career ambitions.
- Your current employment situation, and if you are employed, a brief overview of where you work and your responsibilities in the role.
- How you are planning to fund your studies.
- The extent of your financial need.