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Name mismatch on your transcript and passport: what to do before applying for a master’s
Check spelling differences, missing names and name changes before a master’s application, with official examples and an admissions enquiry template.
Can you apply for a scholarship before getting admission? A master’s application guide
Learn when to apply for funding before a university offer, when admission comes first, and how to track separate master’s and scholarship deadlines.
Transcript vs statement of result vs degree certificate: a Nigerian applicant’s guide
Understand the differences between a transcript, statement of result and degree certificate, and check which documents your master’s application needs.
How to shortlist master’s programmes abroad: a practical comparison worksheet
Build a focused master’s shortlist with an eligibility check, course comparison worksheet and document timeline for Nigerian graduates applying abroad.
What does a fully funded scholarship cover? A cost checklist before you apply
Compare tuition awards and broader scholarship packages, identify costs you may still face, and use a coverage checklist before accepting an offer.
Can you study for a UK master’s with a second-class lower degree?
Find out how to assess UK master’s requirements with a Nigerian second-class lower degree, using official course examples and an admissions enquiry template.
Do Nigerian graduates need IELTS for a UK master’s? Check the accepted evidence
Check whether a UK master’s accepts WAEC, NECO or previous study in English, with official university examples and an admissions enquiry checklist.
Statement of purpose for a master’s: build an outline from your own experience
Plan an original master’s statement of purpose using an evidence worksheet, paragraph outline and fictional examples for Nigerian graduates.
Academic CV for a master’s application: a Nigerian graduate’s guide
Build a focused academic CV for a master’s application, with an annotated Nigerian graduate example, a copyable outline and a final review checklist.
How to ask a lecturer for a master’s reference: emails and checklist
Choose a suitable referee, send a clear request, and track submission with these master’s reference email examples and a preparation checklist.