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Global UGRAD Program motivation letter

I would be a great participant in the Global UGRAD Program because I have a desire to learn, a desire that transcends what can be garnered from books. Within me there has always been this thirst for knowledge, for connection, to experience the world outside of my proverbial four walls. I believe Global UGRAD can afford me that which I have sought for so long. It is my belief that my participation would help to uplift Global UGRAD's message of education, community, and global responsibility.

Growing up a world where the rampages of war can be seen at every turn I noticed that there was a running thread in all that I saw and heard. Fear. It is the fear of that which we do not know that drives us to see our brothers and sisters as strangers. It is fear that causes us to attack one another without compassion or remorse. It is fear that sits in us like a toad on its nest, heavy, cold, and seeing with blind eyes. I believe that it is the work of everyone as a global citizen to weed out fear and it's brother, ignorance, wherever they may lie. I believe that it is through the illumination of knowledge, of sharing experiences, that allows for a growth that results in a peace. Peace not just within the world because that is far away and we will likely not know such a concept in our lifetimes but finding peace within ourselves and perhaps instilling peace in others we have touched.

Throughout my career as a student I have had the opportunity to meet and speak with several like-minded people who feel similar to the way I do. And, perhaps more succinctly, it is the differences with those who do not see as I do that drives me to believe they way that I do. For instance, look at the political climate in North America. It is a climate that has been sown into the American history of inequality and injustice towards its marginalized citizens. It's election of a sycophant of the Russian government has shown just how insidious fear and ignorance are. All of this because their "majority" population refuses to see the actual majority of the population as anything other than caricatures and stereotypes. I believe none of the world's problems would have resulted from a homogenized people who were aware and compassionate of each other.

I believe my participation in the Global UGRAD Program could help me to achieve the vision that I have of a world where understanding reigns. I believe that as a member of the global community it is my duty to labor towards making this world a better place than when I was born.

@Mohamed012375
Hi Mohammed, this is a great draft,
what were you asked to write about in this essay? I'm guessing this is supposed to be a motivation essay or personal statement

Firstly I think your P2 make a stronger introduction than your P1. I think you should merge P1 with P3

You want to start off with something emotional that sends a bang, then walk your way to how you became passionate about the field in question. Next, you want to talk about some of your goals or some problems you hope to solve and then how the programme would help you achieve this.

So in summary
P1- Emotional Introduction
P2- How you became passionate about the field in question( The niche the scholarship falls in)
P3- some of your goals or some problems you hope to solve
P4- then how the programme would help you achieve this

cheers

Mohamed, as a person applying for a government sponsored scholarship to the United States, it would be best if you do not politicize your application. Specially since it does not have a bearing on the UGrad scholarship considerations in general. You must also never assume that you are a perfect candidate by saying "I would be a great participant". The UGrad program promotes camaraderie and the improvement of international relations. Your essay doesn't focus on the core elements that should be presented which are:

1. What particular character and academic traits you have that you can share withe program participants.
2. What diversity means to you and how you can help to increase the diverse participation of students in the program.
3. What you hope to accomplish as a participant (in terms of introducing your culture and clarifying any misconceptions about your part of the world. Leave politics out of it).

3. What you hope to bring home with you at the end of the program that will help you continue to spread the good intentions of the UGrad program.

Write a new essay. One that is better suited to the core requirements or expectations of the candidates for review. Be less political and more of a unifying voice. Consider the diversity objectives of the program and work from there. Base the new essay on the guidelines above.