Publish at July 16 2015 Updated August 01 2022
Between their ambitions and their financial means many students think of an unbridgeable chasm.
Yet, many institutions and organizations are willing to help any student who will demonstrate coveted or sought-after qualities in their targeted field.
Scholarships, but not only
Of course, if one wants to finance an education, being a good student and being able to demonstrate it is at the base. Grades can be used, but if one comes from a school without credibility, sometimes other criteria can prevail, such as proven talent, skills and experience in a specific field, or references known by those to whom one applies.
Showing a collection of badges earned or Moocs taken can also help, especially if one was active in them until the end. You can already get ahead studying without it costing a penny, even if it means continuing on to an accrediting institution afterwards, but at least you're not starting from scratch. See the Directory of Open Courses and Moocs.
Showing what you're worth
Saying what you want to do isn't worth a penny until you have something to back it up. Showing what you've already done is the best way to convince. When it comes to money, no one will take your word for it. Managers want to bet on prospects who will finish the race, preferably among the top.
To get started, you can take a tour of the Scholarship Site Directory.
Trusting yourself
Maybe you won't be able to get there or aren't eligible in the countries that offer these scholarships, so crowdfunding sites can be put to good use, especially if you can be bold and have a good network of friends.
The Directory of Participatory Funding Sites can be a good place to start; some individuals submit their study or research project there.
Betting on yourself
Finally, if you have a regular source of income that can cover the monthly payments, such as a regular job or a parent or relative, it's still possible to get a traditional loan to finance your education on credit without having to justify anything, even if you decide to study ornithology or astrophysics.
Banks have such surpluses that they are open to lending on the sole guarantee of a good credit rating,
A little luck
At Thot Cursus we frequently receive applications from dreamers who look like they're going fishing in the desert with a hammer or a guitar. Luck is not to be trifled with.
Luck passes and those who take advantage of it are able to seize it. It is a matter of becoming able to seize it. You prepare for it, you know how to recognize it and finally you are ready. It is random, yet luck professionals do not miss a chance. One can become a pro.
Illustration: Lainea- ShutterStock
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