Build Your Future: Choosing the Right Master’s Program and Securing Scholarships

COURSES AND TRAININGS

Summer and Winter Schools

Overview and purpose

Choosing to pursue a master’s degree is a crucial step for your academic and professional future. Build Your Future is an intensive 6-day workshop designed to help you select the program that best aligns with your goals and successfully navigate the process of securing valuable scholarships.

Through practical activities, self-exploration exercises, and career guidance, participants will learn how to identify their strengths and aspirations, assess the quality of academic programs, and develop compelling application materials. Additionally, the course provides guidance on researching scholarships and optimizing your chances of financial success.

Held in Rome, the workshop offers a unique combination of hands-on training and cultural enrichment. An optional guided tour is available to explore the city’s historic landmarks.

Learning Outcome

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify their strengths and define clear academic and career goals
Evaluate the quality of master’s programs based on relevance and outcomes
Develop effective strategies for finding and applying to scholarships
Create compelling application materials, including motivation letters and academic portfolios
Plan a structured path to approach the application process with confidence
Enhance their chances of admission to top programs with the necessary financial support

Admission information

Language: Italian
Language Requirement: B1 level or above
Target Audience: Ideal for recent graduates or young professionals planning to pursue a master’s degree and apply for scholarships
General Requirements: Basic understanding of academic systems is expected. Participants are encouraged to bring personal goals or challenges to work on collaboratively
Maximum Participants: 20

location

Rome, Italy – In-person training with optional cultural enrichment through a guided city tour

Duration and Daily Schedule

6 days (with optional guided tour of Rome on the final day)

Daily Schedule

Day 1: Self-Discovery and Career Orientation

Morning: Activities to identify strengths, interests, and career goals
Afternoon: Group discussions and academic goal-setting

Day 2: Evaluating Master’s Programs

Morning: How to assess the quality of academic programs and research universities
Afternoon: Practical exercises and case studies for program selection

Day 3: Researching and Organizing Scholarships

Morning: Exploring types of scholarships (merit-based, need-based, specialized)
Afternoon: Building a scholarship database and learning online search strategies

Day 4: Writing Effective Applications

Morning: Crafting motivation letters and managing recommendation letters
Afternoon: Reviewing practical examples and peer feedback on materials

Day 5: Planning for Success

Morning: Creating an application timeline and strategies to avoid common mistakes
Afternoon: Group activities to refine applications and build checklist tools

Day 6: Guided Tour of Rome (Optional)

Morning: Explore iconic sites such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican
Afternoon: Reflective discussions, certificate ceremony, and final goodbyes

Why Choose This Course

Practical Guidance: Clear, concrete steps to simplify selection and scholarship applications
Empowering Tools: Build a personalized pathway with resources for academic and financial success
Interactive Learning: Engaging activities and collaboration to sharpen your personal approach
Cultural Enrichment: A unique experience that blends professional development with the historical

What Sets Us Apart

Comprehensive Focus: Combines academic program selection and scholarship search in one course
Collaborative Environment: Fosters a sense of community among participants and instructors
Tailored Resources: Materials and strategies customized to each participant’s needs
Historic Inspiration: Learn and grow in one of the world’s most iconic cities