How Shehla Inam, a Pakistani Scholar, Secured a Fully Funded Master’s Through the Fulbright Scholarship

I’m Shehla Inam from Pakistan. I’m a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering. My thesis subject focuses on developing a model system for biomolecules that covalently attach to a microfluidic system. I decided to pursue this field after exploring that a tiny chip can act like a lab where we could do research targeting the diagnosis or treatment of diseases.

Fulbright Scholarship Details

For my master’s degree, I received a Fulbright Scholarship.

Were You Offered Any Other Scholarships?

Faculty of Engineering Scholarship – The University of Sydney

Educational Background

My background is in Biomedical Engineering – Bachelor (3.87 CGPA) and Master’s (4/4 CGPA). I feel getting good CGPA places you in pool of candidates who have higher CGPA cause the first thing that recruiters of scholarship offerors look at is your CGPA.

How Did You Prepare to Apply to the Institution?

How Did You Find Information About Fulbright Scholarship and Institutions?

From Scholarship Network and Erasmus Mundus Association Facebook groups

Did You Take Any Standardized Tests? If So, How Did You Prepare for Them?

I took IELTS, GRE, and TOEFL

How Did You Prepare to Apply for the Fulbright Scholarship?

I prepared using online materials available on the Scholarship Network and the GRE/MAT website

What Do You Think Made Your Application Stand Out?

My CGPA, Statement of Purpose, and research experience

What Would You Have Done Differently if You Were Going Through the Process Again?

I think I would target the country first and then get to know the types of scholarships I can avail there.

What Advice Would You Give Those Looking to Apply for a Similar Scholarship?

Always do complete research on the type of scholarship and its requirements, and prepare your documents accordingly.