Last reviewed: 20 August 2026
Scholarship document requirements vary, but a controlled document set reduces last-minute errors. Always follow the official list for the specific programme.
Identity and citizenship
Common requirements include a passport, national identity document or evidence of citizenship or residency. Check validity requirements and whether both sides or all relevant pages must be scanned.
Academic records
Prepare degree certificates, transcripts and grading information. Some programmes accept unofficial scans initially and request certified copies later; others require official documents at application stage.
Curriculum vitae
Keep a master CV with accurate dates, positions, publications, awards and education. Create a programme-specific version only when the scholarship requests a format, content order or page limit.
References
Confirm how many references are required, who is eligible to write them and whether referees upload letters directly. Give referees enough time and provide the official deadline and selection criteria.
Statements and proposals
Personal statements, leadership essays, research proposals and study plans should answer the actual prompt. Keep the exact question beside each draft so reused material does not drift away from the requirement.
Language and tests
Check whether IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT or another test is required by the scholarship, the university, both or neither. A scholarship waiver does not automatically waive a degree-programme rule.
Final document control
Use clear filenames, keep originals separate from edited copies and create a final submission folder. Open every uploaded file before submitting.