Study Objective
Study/Research Objectives
The MOST important thing you will ever write
“This section is very IMPORTANT. As part of the evaluation of your application, you are required to attach a one page (please do not exceed the one page limit) of a clear and detailed description of your study objectives. Give your reasons for wanting to pursue them in the U.S. Describe the kind of program you expect to undertake and explain how the proposed field of study fits in with your educational background, your future objectives, and your future involvement in community development.”
Study Objective: What is it?
1. Clear description of study objectives (be specific about major field and specialized interests within this field) AND explain why you want to pursue these objectives:
2. Describe the kind of program you expect to undertake, and explain how this study plan (or program) fits in with previous training and your future objectives:
What are universities looking for?
A Picture of Your Overall Personality
Academic Background and Work Experience
Continuity Commitment and Motivation
Communication Skills
There are many ways to organize your Study Objective
However, following an outline that addresses the information in order is the clearest and most coherent to the reader.
Remember those who are screening applications read many, many, applications!
If they have irrelevant information and do provide detailed information and rationale, readers/screeners will probably set them aside.
Make an outline of what is being asked for:
Look at the statement and underline the key points that the application is asking you to address in your study objective.
Do not write about information that is irrelevant to what you are being asked to respond to. *SEE EXAMPLE OF AN OUTLINE or make your own is better. But address only what is asked for.
Study Objective Outline
– PARAGRAPH 1: Description of an MA or PhD program you expect to undertake – PARAGRAPH 2:
The MOST important thing you will ever write
“This section is very IMPORTANT. As part of the evaluation of your application, you are required to attach a one page (please do not exceed the one page limit) of a clear and detailed description of your study objectives. Give your reasons for wanting to pursue them in the U.S. Describe the kind of program you expect to undertake and explain how the proposed field of study fits in with your educational background, your future objectives, and your future involvement in community development.”
Study Objective: What is it?
1. Clear description of study objectives (be specific about major field and specialized interests within this field) AND explain why you want to pursue these objectives:
2. Describe the kind of program you expect to undertake, and explain how this study plan (or program) fits in with previous training and your future objectives:
What are universities looking for?
A Picture of Your Overall Personality
Academic Background and Work Experience
Continuity Commitment and Motivation
Communication Skills
There are many ways to organize your Study Objective
However, following an outline that addresses the information in order is the clearest and most coherent to the reader.
Remember those who are screening applications read many, many, applications!
If they have irrelevant information and do provide detailed information and rationale, readers/screeners will probably set them aside.
Make an outline of what is being asked for:
Look at the statement and underline the key points that the application is asking you to address in your study objective.
Do not write about information that is irrelevant to what you are being asked to respond to. *SEE EXAMPLE OF AN OUTLINE or make your own is better. But address only what is asked for.
Study Objective Outline
– PARAGRAPH 1: Description of an MA or PhD program you expect to undertake – PARAGRAPH 2:
Links: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE All About the Graduate Admissions Essay. ( http://gradschool.about.com/od/essaywriting/All_About_the_Graduat e_Admissions_Essay.htm ) The Princeton Review – Writing the Statement of Purpose ( http://www.princetonreview.com/opinionAdvice.aspx?type=grad ) How to Write a Great Statement of Purpose ( http://www.uni.edu/~gotera/gradapp/stmtpurpose.htm ) Writing A Winning Statement of Purpose ( http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/gcallaghan/graduate/winningstatement.ht m) UC Berkeley Statement of Purpose ( http://career.berkeley.edu/Grad/GradStatement.stm ) Good Luck! If you plan ahead and take the time to carefully express what the application asks for, your chances for a Fulbright interview are much better.