I have visited many websites for scholarship position and in almost every position the supervisor mentioned a motivation letter for the position.
Now my question is
Is it necessary for a scholarship position? (Absolutely yes because they have mentioned it but why?)
How we can write a strong motivational letter ( Like we try to link our research with the supervisor)
Can a supervisor decide to intake the student from the motivation letter?
Is it worth greater than a CV or not?
Please guide me on these points
Thanks for Your Precious Time.
Along with your application form, most PhD programmes would usually request for the following:
relevant results & transcripts
resume / CV
personal statement / motivation letter
statement of purpose
3 to 4 years plan / budget
two / three recommendation letters
Here are my answers to your questions
Is it necessary for a scholarship position? - If it is part of the application process then you have to write and send it along with the application. This letter not only shows your writing skills but also gives an idea behind your motivation to compete that that particular scholarship position
How we can write a strong motivational letter- There are many examples and helpful websites available. Explore them https://www.mastersavenue.com/articles-guides/how-to-get-in/motivational-letter
https://novoresume.com/career-blog/how-to-write-a-motivation-letter
https://motivationletter.net/master-degree-sample/
Can a supervisor decide to intake the student from the motivation letter?
No they do not decide only on the basis of the motivation letter. But it is an important part of the evaluation process and provides an insight into the skills and thinking process of the candidate.
Is it worth greater than a CV or not?
Both have different purposes and are evaluated separately. It is important to have both of them created in a professional manner. A poor CV cannot support a good motivation letter and vice verca.
A strong and genuine motivation letter describes your aims, goals, and intentions. CV is just facts about you. If you endow the letter with the necessary elements for the potential supervisor, it will create all necessary conceptual environments for the supervisors to evaluate you. Good luck!
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