What should I check before accepting a university scholarship?
Check your eligibility, the amount and duration, whether the award is a grant or a loan, and, for a loan, the repayment amount, start date, and whether interest applies. Also confirm any academic or enrollment requirements for continuation, procedures for applying, declining, taking leave, or withdrawing, whether it can be combined with other scholarships or tuition support, and any tax treatment in the university’s official information.
Key points
- Confirm whether repayment is required, the repayment terms, and the total support and payment period.
- Check the grades, credits, and enrollment status required to continue receiving the scholarship, including what happens during leave or withdrawal.
- Check application deadlines, required documents, and whether other forms of support can be combined.
Things to check
- Conditions and procedures vary by university, faculty, scholarship scheme, academic year, and student circumstances, so check the latest official information.