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15 SECRETS OF GETTING ANY SCHOLARSHIP OF YOUR CHOICE.

Many students need some form of financial support to be able get a decent education. In this digital age, your ability to access timely information and strategically utilize such will determine whether you win a scholarship or not. The days are gone when you have to go to the ministry of education or your school library to queue for scholarship information. Now you have all that at the tip of your fingers. In this article, I will show you 15 easy steps you can follow to win enough money for school, and fulfill your dream!

1. START SEARCHING EARLY:
Most of us probably start searching for scholarships when we start admission application, and suddenly discover that we can’t afford to pay the fees. This is erroneous as you may not have enough time to find the scholarships that might be of the highest relevance to you. Start as early as possible. If you are in high school and you are interested in going to university, start searching in your last two years in school . If you will need scholarship for graduate studies, start searching while in the university . The rule is simple: the earlier the better! However, if you are reading this and you did not start early, there is hope.

2. BEWARE OF SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS:
Except in very rare cases, which the sponsor(s) should clearly state in the official announcement, scholarship applications are completely free . Never give money to anybody who promises to secure a scholarship for you for a fee. If you had enough money to throw around, I suppose you wouldn’t be applying for a scholarship. That is why they are called scholarships ? meant to help a student, who would otherwise not be able, get an education. You should be very wary of giving somebody your money in the guise of a promised scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based on competition and the most suitable candidates are awarded after evaluating qualified applications. Instead of giving money to somebody to secure you a scholarship, invest your time and resources in searching for them and preparing winning applications.

3. SEARCH WHERE YOU MATTER:
You don’t want to waste all your time and money on the internet without getting good value for it. Do you? That is why you should search for scholarships where you are †ђξ. priority of the information provider. Generally, www.fastweb.com is considered the most comprehensive source of scholarship opportunities for students.

4. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY:
This is an expensive mistake you should never make. Don’t be so excited about a scholarship that you fail to carefully read ALL †ђξ instructions line by line. Even if you have read the instructions for previous years, certain rules might have changed and the only way to know is to read everything. You never lose anything by gathering sufficient information. Unfortunately, many students want to have it on a platter of gold. They want it delivered without any efforts on their part. There is nowhere money is easy to get, and no one who has worked hard to get money will give it to you for being lazy. Be diligent and read all the instructions because you can only win when you obey instructions as stated in the scholarship profile. If you have any reason not to meet any criteria, you should contact the scholarship provider to ask for exception. Otherwise, you risk not being considered.

5. APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS YOU ARE ELIGIBLE:
Scholarship sponsors have eligibility criteria for awarding scholarships, which are often strictly adhered to. Such criteria might be based on nationality, sex, subject of study, professional experience, age, etc. There is no point applying for scholarships you are not eligible. Sponsors receive more qualified applications for each scholarship than there are slots, so they may not consider those who do not meet the eligibility criteria.

6. DON’T PUT YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET:
Apply for as many scholarships as you ® eligible. Again, you lose nothing by applying. There is no guarantee that you will win a particular scholarship and the only way to ensure you don’t lose out eventually is to apply for as many as possible so that somehow you may win one. You should also apply for small scholarships and those open to minority groups that you qualify for, which are often less competitive. The state of world economies now implies that fewer students can sufficiently fund their studies without scholarships, which has led to stiffer competitions for the few available opportunities. So make use of every avenue to get funds for school.

7. ORGANIZE YOUR APPLICATION
MATERIALS:
Different scholarships require different application materials. The most common ones are personal statement or letter, recommendation letter, statement of account, transcripts, CV/resume, autobiographical essay, and professional essay. (The explanation of these terms is beyond the scope of this article. More explanations will be available in a few days on this section). Once you have all your materials ready, DO NOT merely forward them to every new scholarship application. Save your original materials in your email or Google Docs (if you have a Gmail Account) so that you can access them anywhere you need them. To apply for a new scholarship, simply download them and customize them for each scholarship provider. Each scholarship providerhas specific questions and expectations; make sure you revise your letters to reflect such expectations. A forwarded letter or statement is usually very easy to identify and it may give a very bad impression of you as a lazy and unserious person. Some sponsors may even consider it insulting.

8. SET YOUR DEADLINE BEFORE THE
SCHOLARSHIP REAL DEADLINE:
This might sound too obvious but one would be surprised to discover how many people miss scholarship deadlines every year. Either due to negligence or carelessness, many applicants simply occupy themselves with other things until application deadlines have passed. Never make this mistake. Except where you are lucky to have a general extension of deadlines, which rarely happen, you risk having your application thrown out if you submit late. One way to overcome this problem is to create alerts in your email to serve as reminders for approaching deadlines. Many email providers have calendars you can use to organize reminders for deadlines and you can decide how often you will be reminded . You may also use your mobile phone if you have one with relevant capabilities. Whatever method you decide to use, never miss deadlines!

9. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS:
Scholarship application forms often contain questions you are expected to answer besides the materials you will submit. You should answer all questions correctly and sincerely. If you skip questions, it might be interpreted as trying to play smart, and be disqualified. If you tell lies in order to win a scholarship, you might be found out even after you have started on your programme, and still be disqualified. Even if you were not found out, there is no point building your future on lies. Tell the truth and expect the best

10. FIND SOMEONE TO REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION:
If you are in school, one of your tutors teachers should be able to help review your application and offer advice. If you can’t get a teacher to do it, ask a friend or relation to review it. If he/she discovers any spelling mistakes and corrects them or spot any defect that you can work on, it might just make a difference in the final selection process.

11. PREPARE WELL FOR INTERVIEW:
Some scholarships involve interviews as part of the selection process. If you apply for a scholarship like the British Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships, you may be invited for an interview. In that case, you have to anticipate what questions you will be asked and how best to answer them. You must be prepared to prove, based on the selection criteria of the sponsor, that you are the best candidate for the scholarship. Research the
issues involved online or through any information outlet available to you. List out the strengths and weaknesses of your application and how to defend it, as well as how it fits into sponsor’s overall goals.

12. USE A VALID CONTACT ADDRESS:
Most scholarship providers these days use emails to communicate with applicants. That is why you must use a valid email address besides your postal address. Check your email at least twice a week as the scholarship announcement date approaches. You might be contacted to provide additional information or to accept the offer within a stated period. If you don’t respond within a speculate time, you lose out.

13. RESPOND TO OFFERS IMMEDIATELY:
Respond immediately you are shortlisted for aptitude test. This implies that you must check the email address you submitted at the point of registration as often as possible to see if any response has come from the concern organization. Once you have been made an offer, don’t hesitate to respond by indicating that you intend to accept the offer. As we started earlier, there are many qualified candidates on the waiting list that can be easily offered the scholarship. There is no need to play big by taking unnecessary time before accepting the offer. If you were so big you wouldn’t be applying for support in †ђξ first place. If you have any reason not to accept the offer immediately, contact your sponsor and ask for more time to consider it . They most probably will grant your request. Now that you have won a scholarship, properly utilize it by putting your best into your studies.

14. RENEW YOUR SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY:
If your scholarship lasts for more than a year, you might be requested to renew it annually based on agreed conditions. Usually, you are expected to write a report at the end of each term or year about your progress. Write and submit your reports promptly. That way you will have money to complete your studies. If you don’t submit your report, your funding might be suspended or discontinued and your studies jeopardized.

15. NEVER NEVER GIVE UP:
One thing that discourages many students from trying is the fear of failure. You may consider how stiff the competition will be, how more qualified your competitors are, how they have this and that advantage over you, etc. But this is very unnecessary. You must not win, except where you have announced it to everyone you know that you have applied for a scholarship even before you knew the outcome. In that case, you may feel very disappointed when you don’t win because you had created unnecessary expectations before you could. know how it will go. Instead, take it as a game in which you can play again or play another one if you lose a particular one. No need to be disappointed especially when you did not pay to apply. No big deal, you know. Just one of those things. As they say, you keep trying because winners never quit and quitters never win.

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35 MOST POWERFUL MOTIVATIONAL SUCCESS QUOTES

Here are 35 most powerful motivational
quotes that will provoke you achieve your dreams.

1.“Just know, when you truly want success, you’ll never give up on it. No matter how bad the situation may get.” – Unknown

2.. “Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.” – Les Brown

3.. “I don’t regret the things I’ve done, I regret the things I didn ’t do when I had †ђξ chance.” – Unknown

4.. “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine

5.. “Its hard to wait around for something you know might never happen; but its harder to give up when you know its everything you want.” – Unknown

6.. “One of the most important keys to Success is having the discipline to do what you know you should do, even when you dont feel like doing it.” - Unknown

7..“Good things come to those who wait... greater things come to those who get off their ass and do anything to make it happen.” – Unknown

8..“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of livingevery minute with love, grace & gratitude.” – Denis Waitley

9.. “In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” – Bill Cosby

10..“Go where you are celebrated – not tolerated. If they can’t see the real value of you, it ’s time for a new start.” – Unknown

11..”Dont be afraid to stand for what you believe in, even if that means standing alone...-Unknown

12.. “The best revenge is massive success.” –Frank Sinatra

13..“Forget all the reasons it won’t work and believe the one reason that it will.” – Unknown

14..“I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. Its because of them I’m doing it myself.” – Albert Einstein

15..“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep
looking. Don’t settle.” – Steve Jobs

16..“Life is short, live it. Love is rare, grab it. Anger is bad, dump it. Fear is awful, face it. Memories are sweet, cherish it.” – Unknown

17..“When you say “It’s hard”, it actually means “I’m not strong enough to fight for it”. Stop saying its hard. Think positive!” – Unknown

18.. “Life is like photography. You need †ђξ negatives to develop.” – Unknown

19..“Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.” –Jack Canfield

20..“The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow. For every challenge encountered there is opportunity for growth.”– Unknown

21..“Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” – Farrah Gray

22..“The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible.” – Joel Brown

23..“Self confidence is the most attractive quality a person can have. how can anyone see how awesome you are if you can’t see it yourself?”– Unknown

24.. “We learn something from everyone who passes through our lives.. Some lessons ® painful, some are painless.. but, all ® priceless.”– Unknown

25“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. it means that you ’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.” – Unknown

26.. “Nobody ever wrote down a plan to be broke, fat, lazy, or stupid. Those things are what happen when you don’t have a plan.” –Larry Winget

27..“Three things you cannot recover in life: the WORD after it’s said, the MOMENT after it’s missed and the TIME after it’s gone. Be Careful!” – Unknown

28..“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” – Carl Bard

29.. “When the past calls, let it go to voicemail, believe me, it has nothing new to say.” -Unknown

30 “Rule #1 of life. Do what makes YOU happy.” – Unknown “Walk away from anything or anyone who takes away from your joy. Life is too short to put up with fools.” – Unknown

31..“Love what you have. Need what you want. Accept what you receive. Give what you can. Always remember, what goes around, comes around…” – Unknown

32.. “Just remember there is someone out there that is more than happy with less than what you have.” – Unknown

33.. “The biggest failure you can have in life is making the mistake of never trying at all.” –Unknown

34..“Life has two rules: #1 Never quit #2 Always remember rule # 1.” – Unknown

35..“No one is going to hand me success. I must go out & get it myself. That ’s why I’m here. To dominate. To conquer. Both the world, and myself.” – Unknown

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How To Survive A Lion Attack

How To Survive A Lion Attack.

How To Survive A Lion Attack

Introduction
Should you ever happen to be in the path of a lion while out on a walking safari in Africa (or any safari park) or due to the sheer bad luck of falling into the lion enclosure at your local zoo, then you'll need to know what to do. Like most information of this sort, it's better read now and tucked away for future reference, in the off chance you might actually need to draw on it when it matters most.

Steps,Tips and Warnings
See if the lion is not interested at all. In fact, most lions will choose to run when confronted by a human, especially if you show any signs of being scrawny, as they prefer to avoid confrontation with non-typical prey species. However, the desire to run away can't be said of all lions, especially those that feel cornered, are starving or feel that their territory or cubs are threatened.

1.Above all, do not run. Running around any animal that hunts for a living will incite its prey chasing mechanism faster than you can blink. It will be difficult but hold your ground and breathe steadily.
2. Tell yourself over and over, "I will not run, I will not bolt, for if I do, the lion will too."
Talk in a calm and firm voice to the lion. You can tell it anything you like really, provided it's calm and firm. After all, lions don't know a single human language, so it's all down to body and facial signals and a steady voice.
3. Try to make yourself appear larger than you really are. Lions are fairly lazy on the whole and if you look like a challenge, the chances are that the lion will treat you as such and be less inclined to attack. Things that might help increase your physical size appearance include:
4. Raising your hands above your head and keeping them there.
Pitching your jacket between your raised hands to look like a sail, and hopefully a bigger you.
Widening your stance gently and not so much as to overbalance.
Don't spend too long attempting this; it probably won't work that well.

Retreat very slowly backwards, continuing to face the lion. As you walk backwards, maintain eye contact. Never turn your back; this just makes it really easy for the lion to see a clear leaping space without eye contact to disarm him.
5. Clap, shout, and wave your arms. This isn't normal prey behavior, so this will confuse it, and give the lion the illusion that you are one noisy nuisance that needs to be avoided. Unfortunately, this conflicts with the next piece of advice, which is to avoid making sudden movements. So you'll need to clap and shout without being too effusive in the process.
6. Ready yourself for an attack. Most of the time a first and possibly even later charges are only a warning, but not always. Listen for a deep growling roar just prior to a charge. This means that you need to be prepared to do whatever you can to fight off the lion.
7. If a lion does charge you, then hold your ground, remain standing and do not bolt. Instead, clap your hands, wave your arms (no need to worry about sudden moves anymore, it's defend yourself time) and make noise like shouting.
If need be, fight back with whatever you have to hand, such as sticks, rocks, your backpack, your belt, your safari pack, your binoculars, whatever. Throw as hard as you can and aim for the face, the eyes and anywhere else likely to cause pain.
Lions will go for your throat; by staying standing and fighting back (punching, kicking, hitting with objects, etc.), you may survive––there are accounts of people having done so this way.
Only run if there is enough space between you, the lion and safety. Judging that is contextual.
Tips
Lions are powerful, beautiful animals. Take all necessary precautions to stay out of their way and let them live as nature intended. Especially as a tourist or visitor to Africa, don't do silly things like walking alone or unaided in lion country, and going where you haven't a clue what's going on.

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Funny Facts About Life

Funny Facts About Life.

Funny Facts About Life

A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs. When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next door neighbor. Before she says a word, Bob says, “I’ll give you $800 to drop that towel.” After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands Unclad in front of Bob.
After a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 dollars and leaves. The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs. When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks,…
“Who was that?” “It was Bob the next door neighbor,” shereplies. “Great!” the husband says, “Did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?”
Moral of the story:
If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.

A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, “I’ll give each of you just one wish” “Me first! Me first!” says the administration clerk. “I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.” Poof! She’s gone. “Me next! Me next!” says the sales rep. “I want to be in Hawaii,relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.” Poof! He’s gone. “OK, you’re up,” the Genie says to the manager. The manager says, “I want those two back in the office after lunch.”
Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say.

A priest offered a lift to a Nun. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident. After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg. The nun said,”Father, remember Matt 7:7?” The priest removed his hand. But,changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again. The nun once again said, “Father, remember Matt 7:7?” The priest apologized “Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.” Arriving at the convent, the nun went on her way. On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Matt 7:7. It said, “Ask, and it shall be given unto you. . . ”
Moral of the story:
If you are not well informed in your job,you might miss a great opportunity.

A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A rabbit asked him,”Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?” The crow answered: “Sure, why not.” So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested.
…A fox jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of the story:
To be sitting and doing nothing, youmust be sitting very high up.

A turkey was chatting with a bull “I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree,” sighed the turkey, but I haven’t got the energy.” “Well, why don’t you nibble on my droppings?” replied the bull. “They’re packed with nutrients.” The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon he was spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree.
Moral of the story:
Bullshit might get you to the top, but it wont keep you there.

A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field. While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cowdung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Moral of the story:
1. Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy
2. Not everyone who gets you out of poo is your friend
3. And when you’re in deep poo, it’s best to keep your mouth shut !

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