What you'll learn
- Usually required
- Sometimes required
- Tip
1Usually required
- Passport (data page)
- Academic transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English
- English language test results, or proof of an exemption
- CV or résumé
- Motivation letter or personal statement
- Two or three recommendation letters
2Sometimes required
- Research proposal (PhD and research master's)
- Portfolio (art, design, architecture)
- GRE or GMAT scores
- Proof of funds or a sponsor letter
3Tip
Scan everything as clear PDFs and name the files consistently, for example "Surname_Transcript.pdf". You can upload them to your GrabScholarships dashboard so our team can review them with you.
GrabScholarships team
Written and checked by our team of students who study abroad in many countries. We update our guides when the rules change.
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