QS MoveON Stand Out Scholarship: 2020 Winner

Once I finish my undergraduate degree, I aim to pursue a Masters in Speech Pathology and go on to practice as a speech therapist. Studying abroad in Leiden has helped me come to this conclusion by exposing me to a broad range of different disciplines in linguistics and allowing me to explore how best I feel my degree can be used to help others.

Importantly though, studying abroad has taught me to keep an open mind to new experiences, so I’m definitely open to other ideas about what I might do with my future. I’m excited to graduate and see what opportunities are out there.

The scholarship has allowed me to complete my year abroad to the fullest and experience the culture of the Netherlands when I’m not studying instead of having to work long hours alongside university.

Especially since the COVID-19 epidemic has thrown everything up in the air, having this financial support has alleviated a lot of the pressure of paying rent, moving home to my family etc. Without this type of support, I don’t think I would have been able to get the best out of my experience in Leiden. 

Just be honest about what the scholarship could do for you and why you think you deserve it. Go for any opportunities that come your way, the worst thing that can happen is being told no, and even then you will have learned or gained something from the process.