Information Session on Higher Education

Scholarship, Funding and Fees

How to Apply??

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science and Engineering Technology at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur - DUET

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• Universities are looking for aspirant students
• Aspirant students are looking for renowned universities

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North America

Europe

Australia

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WHY North America is on the TOP?

• Diversity and Variety
• A Unique Higher Education System
• The Leading Edge

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Water Science and Engineering

Challenge in Sourcing Global Opportunities

Lack of Information Lack of Motivation Education Consultant

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Today’s Contents

• Scholarship/Research Grant/Fellowship/RA/TA
• Where to apply?
• When to apply?
• How to apply?
• Whom to contact?
• How to write an academic CV?
• How to write an email to a professor?
• How to write SOP?
• How to check university ranking?
• How to find professor's directory?
• How to get contact of a professor?

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Scholarship

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Research Grant/Fellowship

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Research and Teaching Assistantships

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Where to apply?

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USA?

Canada

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Australia?

UK?

Where to apply depends on…..

• Only Study
• Study and Citizenship
• Value of the Degree
• Qualification of the Applicant
• Financial Abilities of the Participant

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When to apply?

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Academic Calendar

Spring semester starts in January

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How to apply?

• Online Application
• Through Embassy
• Via Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Whom to contact first?

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• University Professors

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How to Write an Email to a Potential M.Sc./Ph.D. Supervisor/Professor?

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Dear Professor Damir,

Greetings!�I am a student at ____College/University and I’m thinking to start my MSc in abroad. I’m interested in your research work. Basically, I’m looking for a scholarship. I’ll be very grateful to you if you kindly offer me a full funded position under your research group. Feel free to provide any advice or direction about that.

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Sincerely,

XYZ This is an instant-delete email!

Here is what an email to a professor should look like:

Dear Professor Damir,

Greetings!

My name is Mostafijur, a bachelor student at XYZ University under the College of Engineering and Technology with a major in Environmental Engineering. Currently, I’m a final year student and will be graduating next January.  I have a CGPA 3.85 out of 4.0. Also, I secured overall band score 7.0 in IELTS.

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I am planning to attend graduate school in Fall 2023, with a focus on adsorptive removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater.  In one of my classes, Environmental Engineering (CIVIL 441), which was taught by Professor XYZ, I had the chance to read one of your articles, entitled “*******.”  I really enjoyed it, and it gave me many ideas for my future research.  I have been exploring graduate programs where I can work on this topic.  My specific project will likely focus on adsorption, and I am particularly interested in exploring the question of ‘how to develop a low-cost adsorbent for the treatment of metal containing wastewater’.

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I hope you don’t mind getting in touch, but I’d like to inquire whether you are currently accepting graduate students.  If you are, would you willing to talk to me a bit more, by email or on the phone, or in person if I can arrange a campus visit, about my graduate school plans?  I have explored your department’s graduate school website in detail, and it seems like an excellent fit for me because of its emphasis on exactly on the topic I mentioned earlier,  but I still have a few specific questions about my research topic that I’d like to talk to you about.

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I know you’re very busy so I appreciate any time you can give me. 

Thanks,

Sincerely,

Mostafijur

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Why is this email good?

• Because it shows
• you are serious and well qualified
• you have done thorough research and utilized all the freely available information
• you have specific plans which have yielded specific questions
• you are familiar with the professor’s work
• you respect the professor’s time

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• All of these attributes will make your email and your name stand out, and exponentially increase your chances of getting a timely, thorough, and friendly response, and potentially building the kind of relationship that leads to a strong mentoring relationship.

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• If the professor doesn’t respond in a week or so, send a follow up email gently reminding them of your initial email, and asking again for their response.  If they ignore you again, best to probably give up.

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• Good luck!

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How to write an Academic Resume?

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1. Education

2. Professional Appointments/Employment

3. Publications

4. Awards and Honors

5. Grants and Fellowships

6. Invited Talks

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7. Conference Activity/Participation

8. Teaching Experience

9. Research Experience

10. Service To Profession

11. Departmental/University Service

12. Extracurricular University Service

13. Community Involvement/Outreach

14. Related Professional Skills

15. Non-Academic Work

16. Teaching Areas/Courses Prepared To Teach

17. Languages

18. Professional Memberships/Affiliations.

19. References

Sample Resume

How to write SOP?

• Show your interest and motivation for the position
• Highlight the salient features from your educational qualifications
• Why do you think that you are the best candidate for the position?
• How will the position help you to reach your desired goal?
• At the end what would be the impact on you, your institute and for your country

Read the requirements of the offered position carefully and mention them in your SOP properly

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How to check university ranking?

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• THE WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKING
• TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES

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How to find professor's directory?

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• Departmental Website
• University Home Page
• Staff Directory
• People
• Find a Supervisor
• Researcher
• Professor
• Scholar’s Directory

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Who provide funds (detailed information will be shared)?

• Government Scholarship Scheme
• University/ Professor
• Industries/Companies
• International Donors/ADB Bank/World Bank
• Rotary Foundation
• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
• DAAD
• Erasmus Mundus
• Commonwealth Scholarship
• UN organizations

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What things to prepare before you apply for an admission?

• GRE/TOEFL (applied for North American Universities)
• IELTS (Asia, Europe, Canada and Australia)

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GRADUATE RECORD EXAM (GRE)

Verbal(ENGLISH) = +170 = -130 = +40 = -15

Quantitative(MATH) = +170 = -130 = +40 = -05

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TOTAL = +340 = -260 = +80 = -20

Written = 6 (3.5+ is expected) = +260 = +60 = +320

Fair score 300+ Good score 310+ Excellent 320+

Here is the Link for better understanding.

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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

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FAQ (will be answered at the end of seminar)

• Is CGPA a factor to obtain a scholarship?
• How much CGPA should I have in my undergrad?
• What is full funding?
• What is partial funding or a fellowship?
• Which university is good for Civil/Mechanical/EEE/CSE student?
• Which scholarship is the best for me?
• Where to apply?
• When to start preparing myself?
• How much money should I invest to get an admission in a foreign university?
• What is the cost of application/GRE/TOEFL/IELTS?
• Do I need IELTS score for applying in a scholarship?
• Should I enrol myself to a coaching centre before registering for the IELTS test?

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Thanks!

For more details please visit: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Md-Mostafijur-Rahman-5

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