V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship

The V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship, offered by University College Dublin (UCD), is named in honour of Varahagiri Venkata Giri, the fourth President of India and a distinguished UCD alumnus. This prestigious scholarship is awarded to outstanding international students, including Indian applicants, who are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate programs at UCD.

The scholarship is designed to encourage and support high-achieving students by offering full or partial financial assistance, helping them ease the cost of studying abroad.

You will find brief information regarding the V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship below:

Why Apply for the V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship?

The V.V. Giri Global Scholarship extends this scholarship to students from 11 countries, such as India, Pakistan, Australia, and Nepal. The selection process relies on assessing the academic excellence of qualified students. The following are the benefits of this scholarship:

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  It offers a 100% fee waiver to students for the full duration of the exam (undergraduate or postgraduate)
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  No separate application is needed for the V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship, your eligibility is automatically considered once you apply to UCD and receive an offer.
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  Your scholarship can be renewed annually, given you maintain a GPA of 3.08/ 4.20 and meet all credit requirements.
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  Scholars may be invited to represent UCD at events, social campaigns, or student ambassador roles. Hence, recipients of the scholarship get valuable international exposure and leadership experience.
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  This scholarship usually has a quick turnaround time. The results are announced within 2-4 weeks after the application deadline.

What are the eligibility criteria for the V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship?

To be eligible for the V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

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  You should have been classified as an international student (non-EU) for tuition fees and application purposes.
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  You must be self-funded.
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  You should have applied for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate program.
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  You should have evidence of English language proficiency via IELTS or TOEFL.
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  You must have an offer from UCD to study (a conditional offer is admissible). 

What is the application process for the V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship?

To apply for the V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship, candidates must complete an online submission via the UCD online application portal. After the acceptance of the offer and verification of eligibility, applicants should follow these steps:

Step I: Log in to the application using the provided unique user ID and password.

Step II: Navigate to the Scholarship Applications under the Applications menu page.

Step III: Choose the V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship tab.

Step IV: Complete the form by providing responses to general questions and submit the application.

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What is the selection process for the V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship?

The selection committee at UCD responsible for the V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship evaluates each applicant's application thoroughly. The primary criterion for scholarship decision-making is the academic merit of the candidates.

The committee conducts a comprehensive review of the scholarship application, taking into account various factors such as:

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  Academic performance.
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  Scores from exams are required for studying in Ireland.
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  Timely completion of the application.
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  Recommendations and statements provided.
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  A face-to-face or virtual interview with a member of the Scholarship Committee, which plays a crucial role in the final decision-making process.

It is imperative for students to respond and accept the scholarship offer within the stipulated time frame mentioned in the letter or email. Failure to do so will be interpreted as declining the scholarship.

Tips to Ace the V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship Interview

If you are shortlisted for the scholarship, you will be called for an interview. This is an important and final step towards winning the scholarship. Hence, you need to be well-prepared while giving your interview. Here are some tips that can help you prepare effectively:

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  Research your UCD course and know how it aligns with your career goals; there is a high chance that you might be asked questions regarding the course you have opted for.
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  An interview is a chance for the panel members to get to know about your past achievements, your present aspirations, and how well they align with your future goals. Hence, you should thoroughly read your statement of purpose (SOP) and be ready to explain everything.
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  While your academics, achievements, and extracurricular activities have already been mentioned in your application, the real reason behind an interview is so that 
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  Practicing a few mock interviews can give you an edge. You can practice these mock interviews with your friends or mentors and ask them for constructive feedback.
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  It is important that you practice answering common questions like: Why UCD? Why this program? What impact do you want to create?
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  Make sure that you end the interview with a polite thank you and genuine enthusiasm to exhibit a positive attitude.

How can you contact the University College Dublin for the scholarship?

You can contact the university to get your questions and queries answered by clicking on the link here: https://www.ucd.ie/global/enquire/

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