Globe Stacks

Guides

Everything you need to prepare, in plain language. Do them in order the first time.

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  1. How scholarships work, and how to spot scamsWhat the different kinds of funding mean, how winners are chosen, and the warning signs of a fake offer.3 min read

Applications

  1. How to write a personal statementA simple structure for the essay that most scholarships ask for, with examples of what to do and what to avoid.3 min read
  2. Recommendation letters and your CVWho to ask for a recommendation letter, how to ask politely and early, and how to write a clean one-page CV.3 min read

Documents and travel

  1. Getting your passport in TanzaniaWhy to apply early, what to prepare, and how to avoid paying a middleman for a passport you can get yourself.2 min read
  2. Student visa basicsWhat a student visa is, the usual steps and documents, and the mistakes that delay applicants.2 min read