Does one usually have time to find funding?

[franciscomx]

Greetings everyone!

 

I'm new to this forum and barely starting my research to study a Master's degree abroad! I have a question for those more advanced in their research and applications...

 

For how long is your acceptance to a program usually valid? I mean, does one usually have a lot of time to search for funding between being accepted and starting a program?

 

I've found some available scholarships, but of course, they all ask for an acceptance letter, so it got me wondering how all this usually works out.

[franciscomx]

Any help or info is appreciated. 

 

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Edited February 9, 2013 by franciscomx

[RosamundReage]

I am not sure what type of scholarships you have been looking at, but many do not require proof of acceptance. You need to make your proposal sound like you will be gettign into the program though. Every scholarship I have applied for has not asked for proof of acceptance, but they have all been government funded so I am not sure about private scholarships. I would try to find some other scholarship options.

 

I would start by contacting past professors (who can also write you reference letters) and ask them what kind of funding options they are aware of. You can also contact the schools you want to apply to and ask them what type of funding they provide for international students. If you can find a professor at an institution you want to study who really wants to work with you they can often help with funding as well.

 

As for your question regarding deferral, some programs will allow you to defer for a year.

[franciscomx]

Thanks RosamundReage, I really appreciate all the info!