Sunday, 23 August 2026

Preparing for a Bursary Interview

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS DURING A BURSARY INTERVIEW:
  • Tell us about yourself.
  • What personal achievement makes you the proudest?
  • What is your greatest strength?
  • What is your greatest weakness?
  • What kind of activities do you partake in and enjoy?
  • How would others (friends, teachers, etc.) describe you?
  • Why did you choose your particular course?
  • Why do you want to study at your selected institution?
  • What is a mistake you have made, how did you overcome it and what did you learn from it?
  • What are your life goals?
  • Where do you see yourself in the future (5 to 10 years from now)?
  • How do you plan to make use of the bursary award?
  • Why do you deserve to be selected for the bursary?
  • What can you do for our organisation (what contribution can you make)?
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