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Three Non-Negotiable Points To Address When Writing To Clinch An MBA Scholarship

February 27, 2024communication

You’re applying for an MBA scholarship, and you’ve been told to write a ‘personal statement’ or similar piece to support your application. Now, swap ‘MBA scholarship’ for any scholarship category, and the dilemma remains. Note three non-negotiable points you must tackle to heighten your persuasiveness and curry favour with the decision-makers.

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