Sample letters

Cover letters, motivation letters, statements of purpose, recommendation letters and research proposals written for Pakistani applicants.

Scholarship essay

Chevening Essays: Sample Answers to All Four Questions

Original sample answers to the four Chevening essay prompts (leadership, networking, studying in the UK, career plan) from a Pakistani applicant.

Master's · 10 min read

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Email template

Email to a Potential Supervisor: Sample and Template

A short, professional email template for contacting a potential master's or PhD supervisor abroad, with a full Pakistani example.

Master's · PhD · 6 min read

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How to Ask a Professor for a Recommendation Letter: Email Samples

Email templates for requesting, following up on and thanking referees for recommendation letters, written for Pakistani students.

Bachelor's · Master's · PhD · 6 min read

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Motivation letter

Motivation Letter Sample for a Master's (DAAD / Erasmus Mundus)

A complete motivation letter from a Pakistani engineering graduate applying for a DAAD EPOS or Erasmus Mundus master's, with tips and mistakes to avoid.

Master's · 8 min read

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Motivation Letter Sample for a PhD

A full PhD motivation letter from a Pakistani applicant, showing how to present research experience, fit with a group and future plans.

PhD · 8 min read

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Personal statement

Undergraduate Personal Statement Sample (Türkiye Bursları / GKS)

A personal statement sample for Pakistani students applying to undergraduate scholarships such as Türkiye Bursları and Korea's GKS.

Bachelor's · 7 min read

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Recommendation letter

Academic Recommendation Letter Sample for a Master's Applicant

A sample academic reference from a Pakistani university professor for a student applying for a master's scholarship abroad.

Master's · 6 min read

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PhD Recommendation Letter Sample from a Research Supervisor

A sample reference from an MS/M.Phil. research supervisor in Pakistan supporting a candidate's PhD application abroad.

PhD · 6 min read

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Professional Recommendation Letter Sample from an Employer

A sample reference letter from a Pakistani manager supporting an employee's scholarship application, with tips for applicants and referees.

Master's · PhD · 6 min read

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Research proposal

PhD Research Proposal Template with Worked Example

A section-by-section PhD research proposal template, each part illustrated with an example from a Pakistani applicant's proposal.

PhD · 10 min read

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Cover letter

Scholarship Cover Letter Sample

A one-page cover letter to send with a scholarship application, with a full Pakistani sample, adaptation tips and common mistakes.

Bachelor's · Master's · PhD · 5 min read

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Statement of purpose

Statement of Purpose Sample for a US Master's (Fulbright Style)

A US-style statement of purpose from a Pakistani applicant for a master's degree, with guidance for Fulbright and US graduate admissions.

Master's · 8 min read

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Study plan

Study Plan and Research Plan Sample for CSC and MEXT

A sample study/research plan for Chinese Government (CSC) and Japanese MEXT scholarships, written by a Pakistani master's applicant.

Master's · PhD · 8 min read

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