Each year more and more students from India are applying to study abroad as the concept of an overseas education is gaining popularity even among the middle class and upper middle class. It is no longer just the bastion of the rich to study abroad. However these middle class students definitely feel a pinch as they do not have an inheritance or a trust fund that would help them sail through the expenses that an overseas educationwill undoubtedly involves. One way around the financial issue is to apply for a student loan however the loan has to be paid back eventually and at some interest cost. The best way of funding your study abroad program if you are a meritorious student is of course to apply for a scholarship. Many scholarships cover the entire fees as well as accommodation expenses for the program that the student applies for. Also many scholarships are a badge of honor in their own right and are extremely prestigious. Getting a scholarship is obviously the best way to approach funding for study abroad. However many students either skip applying for scholarship altogether either because they find the process confusing or they are not aware of the scholarships that they can apply for. We provide information and best tips for applying for scholarships for Indian students in particular.

There are many scholarships that are available to students from India who wish to study abroad. Some of these scholarships are general in nature and can be availed by students from any country, while some scholarships are specifically for Indian students. We provide a list of scholarships below that a student from India can avail to fund his abroad education program

We look at some of the best tips for applying for and successfully getting a scholarship to Overseas Education. Doing your groundwork and making sure that you have followed all the tips can greatly enhance your chances of getting the right scholarship to fund your study abroad program

One of the very first things you must do as a student who plans to Overseas Education is to thoroughly research the options that are available for scholarships. Some scholarship schemes offer aid for covering all costs that are borne by the students whereas others cover only portion of the costs. Some schemes are available for students with a proven track record of merit in a specific subject while others look at the overall merit of the student. Some scholarships are awarded to students who excel in sports and cultural activities while others can be granted to those who show excellent leadership abilities. It is therefore necessary to do a thorough research on scholarship types to find the right fit for your study abroad program

All scholarship applications ask the students who wishes to education in abroad to write an essay detailing the reasons why he is applying for the scholarship and the reasons for deserving the same. Writing a really good essay can help you get an edge over other applicants. The essay not only gives you a chance to showcase your talents but also allows you to make a case for yourself and explain why you deserve to get the scholarship.

It is important for students who are applying for scholarships for their study abroad programs to start their application process well in time. Many of these scholarship grants are highly competitive in nature and doing your homework in advance can help you to research all the different types of scholarships that are available to you. Also you may find that it is useful to know all the paperwork and documents that are required in advance and arrange for the same before the deadline for applying. Starting the process of applying too late can mean that you miss important deadlines in arranging the necessary documents.

Students who are applying for scholarship need not always be excelling in academics. Students who excel in any cultural activity or in a particular sport can also apply for scholarships. Many scholarships are available to students that are specific to a particular sport, dance or music. Students who excel in these activities can apply for scholarships to fund their overseas education.

Students who can demonstrate their leadership skills have a better chance of obtaining a scholarship. If you have been in any position of leadership during your student years or have been involved in any organizing committee, now is the time to demonstrate your past achievements and write up about them to gain a scholarship for your dream course to study abroad

To know more about applying to scholarships for your overseas education contact Global Tree Overseas Education Consultant expert advisers for your study abroad program who have 14 branches across India. Global Tree has expert counseling team who can provide the best guidance for your overseas education and the assistance required for your study visa process.

The Graduate Record Examination or GRE or for short is a standardized test that is administered to all students who aspire to complete their Post-Graduation in USA. The test is conducted under the purview of the Education Testing Service (ETS).  The test itself is divided into two types, known as the GRE General test of English and the GRE Subject test. Most of the business, graduate and professional schools require prospective students to attempt the General test, which consists of Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing Skills. These subjects are not related to any subject or a particular field of study. The Subject test, on the other hand, tests the candidates on the general subjects as well as the specific subject in which he plans to pursue his master’s program, For example, a student who intends to do his masters with a major in Mathematics will be required to take the Subject test in mathematics.

GRE test scores are used by selection panels in colleges and universities as an additional layer of scrutiny and vetting to the transcripts and other records submitted by a candidate for admission into a graduate program. The scores help colleges to find a common benchmark by which they can compare the eligibility of the applicants to their college. Each college decides on the score which it considers as minimum acceptable as a criterion for admission for a student who aspires to be admitted to the university

The advantage of taking the Graduate Record Examination for students is that those who for reasons beyond them were not able to score high marks during their undergraduate program can still hope to enter the college of their choice by getting a good score on the test. In other words, not only does the test provide a standardized platform for universities to test applicants from different educational backgrounds, but also provides the students whose performance during under graduation is not up to par with a second chance in which they can redeem themselves. These students can through an excellent score in the test enter a college or university that they aspire to. The scores are one of the most vital segments of a college admission process and are assigned maximum weight by universities at the time of evaluating a student’s application. However, the weights that are assigned to the scores, as well as minimum acceptable scores are the prerogative of the universities and can vary between programs. As such it’s important to determine what can be called a good score.

Different universities set different criteria when it comes to the test scores. Some universities and programs place different weights on different sections of the test when it comes to eligibility for different subjects. For example, if a student wishes to Study a Course in English Literature, the university would assign a higher weight to the verbal score than the quantitative score. Conversely, if a student were to seek admission to a course in engineering, his quantitative score would be given more weight. Having said that, it is indeed, possible to find a few ballpark scores by which a student can assess his performance and evaluate his chances of getting into a top university. The score can be classified broadly into four categories. Excellent, good and average

An excellent score on the GRE, comprises of a total score greater than 328, with a score above 163 in verbal and above 165 in quantitative.

A good score has a total that falls between 313 and 327, with the candidates scoring between 158 and 162 for verbal and 159 and 164 for Quant. A score of this order is considered competitive one, and the candidate can hope to get admission to many universities, though the Ivy League maybe not in his scope of admission

An average score comprises a total score that falls between 305 and 316 with a verbal score between 152 and 157, and a quant score between 153 and 158. These scores, though average, can still help the candidate to get admission into many Universities in USA, though these universities will not be considered among the top universities. One possibility for a candidate who scores an average score is to retake the test with better and more targeted preparation and get a better score.

Knowing the difference between a good score and an average score can help you in determining your targeted score and to prepare accordingly. Global Tree has an in-house coaching department which can help you achieve your targeted score. To know more contact Global Tree at Begumpet, Hyderabad, one of the Best Coaching Centers for GRE, GMAT, IELTS and other standardized tests in India.