Original post by eureka01Thank you brother. Indeed, it won't be in vain. We are all going to be successful. The lines shall fall unto us in pleasant places. He shall make the crooked way straight. It is so.
One thing I want to add is, while you're outlining skills that the course will expose you to, understand that most masters programmes are very vast and this is where most applicants miss it. They claim they are interested in EVERY or MOST skills that are available to learn. Realistically, that's not possible. There should be a specific thing, called your study interest, that tickles you. This should be the fulcrum of your application.
Another mistake is some applicants think masters study is PhD study and they craft an essay that attempts to SOLVE an issue in their country, like inventing something or adding substantial knowledge to the academia. While this may be possible, it's not really feasible. A masters is what it is literally -mastering something; be it a skill, technology or concept. You're not expected to invent or bring about new knowledge, especially in a taught masters programme. So please let your essay be guided on this. It's okay to put further study as your long term plan if you'll need it. But don't think the selection panel will be impressed in your aspiration to use ice to produce electricity for your country.
Lastly, the THEMES. We might tend to overlook it but please remember that your essay should be crafted around it. The outcomes of your study should be in alignment with the chosen theme of the scholarship. If need be, read the theme description again to get more ideas.
Cheers guys...and girl.