The document discusses obtaining a graduate scholarship in the United States. It notes that scholarships are possible if one is willing to put in hard work, has the required credentials, and guidance through the application process. The main types of scholarships are teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and rare fellowships from NGOs. Scholarships can be offered directly by universities or professors. Key application materials include transcripts, statements of purpose, recommendation letters, resumes, TOEFL/GRE scores, and documents like passports. The document advises applying in fall for the following fall semester start, spring for following spring start, and timing applications accordingly. It provides motivation for the scholarship by noting benefits like fully funded education and opportunities.

1. Graduate Scholarship
in the United States
Ahmad D Suleiman

2. Profile
• Ahmad D Suleiman
• From Hadejia, Jigawa State
• Lived Most of my Life in Kano State
• Studied at FUT Minna, Minna Niger
• Current at Clarkson University
• Studying PhD in Computer
Engineering
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3. Is it easy to Get US Graduate Scholarship
Yes if:
• You are willing to work hard and
follow the long process.
• You have all the required
credentials.
• You have someone to guide you
through the process
No If:
• You give up easily and don’t like
to follow due process.
• You are missing required
credentials
• You don’t have someone to guide
you through the process
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4. What are the types of scholarships ?
Teaching
Assistantship
You will help in teaching
activities i.e., grading
Research
Assistantship
You will help in research
activities
Fellowship
NGO organization
sponsor you (Very rare)
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5. Who can give you those scholarships?
The University
The University will decide
based on merit
A Professor
A professor can give you
an offer directly
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6. Things to prepare to Apply
Required*
• International Passport
• Undergraduate Degree certificate
(good grade)
• Transcript
• Statement of Purpose
• Recommendation Letter
• Resume/CV
Recommended
• TOEFL / IELTS (required by many
universities)
• GRE / GMAT (required by many
universities)
• Publications
• Vaccinations (Covid, Missiles, TB)
• Work experience or master
degree (if going for PhD)
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7. Timing your application
Fall Semester
• Get all your documents
ready for application by
1st December
• Classes will start late
August the following
year
• Higher chance of
getting scholarship
Spring Semester
• Get all your documents
ready for application by
1st August
• Classes will start early
January the following
year
• Medium chance of
getting scholarship
Summer Semester
• Get all your documents
ready for application by
1st October
• Classes will start early
May the following year
• Lower chance of getting
scholarship
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8. Timeline of your applications
Decide with
semester to go for
and Prepare all
your documents.
1
Choose schools
you want to apply
to and then submit
all your
applications.
2
Contact Professors
in that department
to request
assistantship
3
Attend interviews
and webinars from
the school, and do
follow ups
4
Receive various
offers and decide
which one is best
for you.
5
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9. Things to keep in mind
You apply to the school website directly and you can
apply to as many schools as possible.
Some schools waive GRE/GMAT, TOEFL/IELTS and
Application Fee
Include low ranking schools in your applications to
have higher chance
Know what a professor is working on before you
contact him/her.
When choosing a university, consider weather
conditions and cost of living
You can apply for PhD without Masters
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10. Let me motivate you
• Scholarship is fully funded (with
huge stipends).
• Quality Education and conducive
research environment
• Numerous job and internship
opportunities
• Stipend usually is enough to bring
your family (1 wife 2 children)
• Meet new people, try new food
and see different places.
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11. Thank you
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Ahmad D. Suleiman
suleimad@clarkson.edu
Graduate Student @ Clarkson