The significance of education in comprehensive development of a being is something that I have realized since a young age. Neither of my parents had the fortuity to attend graduate school, and endured many adversities in their personal and professional lives due to this. They made a commitment in my life to endeavor everything to their utmost to inculcate and nurture in me a love of learning and a sense of conscientiousness and dedication.
Despite a financial crunch, I have been able to dedicate the time and energy essential for academic accomplishment that, I owe, to their love and sacrifice through the years.
I have always strived to excel in my studies, regardless of financial hardships . Throughout school as well as in my undergraduate studies, I consistently secured one of the top positions in the class. I was placed in the Merit List for my performance at national level, securing 96% in the All India Senior School Certificate Examination. I performed well enough in my engineering entrance examinations to earn a coveted place in Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology and was ranked second in my class of Astronomy undergraduates with Cumulative GPA of 8.
91 (on scale of 10).
Based on my academic performance in bachelor’s program I was awarded full financial assistance and book grant, funded by Department of Space, Govt. of India. I aspire to pursue Master’s in Astrophysics with specialization in Cosmology/Astronomy Research at Leiden Observatory. Graduate studies with ample opportunities of research at cutting edge of modern astronomy will prepare me for a long-term objective of research in academic environment.
From a careful examination of the structure and curriculum of Master’s program, I have realized that Leiden can provide me with a invigorating and challenging environment for channelizing my resources towards academic research by equipping me to work in a globalized environment.
It is precisely this reason which prompts me to take up Graduate Studies at Leiden. The Oort Scholarship would certainly assist me accomplish my career goals. My father’s saving and retirement fund (of ) is the only source of income for my family of four, whereas my mother is a housewife. This scholarship would help me avoid expensive student loans that may take years to repay. Awarding this scholarship will make substantial contribution to my study in Leiden University.
This scholarship would allow me to concentrate more on my studies and would further inspire me to pursue academic excellence. Receiving this scholarship will also provide me opportunities to attend workshops and conferences, learn new ideas and trends from them and build networks with other academics and researchers in the field. I take the support I have had and try to pay it forward whenever I can. Attached please find confirmation of my father’s termination, as well as the required financial aid appeal form from your office. Therefore I request the Board of Admissions to consider my application for Master’s program in Astronomy with tuition fee waive-off and an Oort scholarship.
If there is anything else I can provide you with or any queries you may have, I will be pleased to answer it. It is with high esteem that I submit this application for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
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