Graduate Admission & Scholarship Readiness
A strong application starts before the application form opens.
Thinking about postgraduate study or scholarships but unsure where to begin? Applied before without success and wondering what to improve? Join SOARi Africa for a practical webinar on finding suitable opportunities, preparing with intention and presenting your experience clearly.
Before You Apply is designed for final-year university students, recent graduates and early-career professionals interested in postgraduate admission and scholarships. You are welcome whether you are exploring your options for the first time or preparing to make a stronger application.
How to connect your study interests and career goals to suitable postgraduate programmes.
Where to find credible programmes and scholarship opportunities.
How to assess eligibility, funding options and programme fit.
What experience, evidence and referee relationships to build before deadlines.
How to present your preparation authentically in CVs, essays and statements.
How to review an unsuccessful application constructively and plan your next steps.
By the end of the webinar, you should have a clearer study or career goal, programmes or scholarships to investigate, preparation gaps to address and practical next actions. The webinar offers guidance and tools; it does not guarantee admission or funding.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us. Registration for this session is now closed, but you can still get the practical resource pack built for the webinar — free to download.
No. The webinar is designed to help you explore suitable opportunities and understand how to prepare.
No. We will also discuss how to reflect on an unsuccessful application and identify areas to strengthen.
Yes. The programme includes a moderated question-and-answer session.
SOARi is exploring a limited post-webinar mentorship opportunity for selected participants.
SOARi Africa supports young people as they navigate education, career and leadership transitions through learning experiences, mentorship and pathways to opportunity. Before You Apply is part of that commitment to helping young people make informed decisions and prepare for meaningful next steps.
