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2026

Episode · 7 March 2026 · 32 min

Using AI for academic work and scholarship applications

In this episode of ScholarChitChat, we tackle a topic many students quietly wonder about but rarely discuss openly: using AI for academic work and scholarship applications.

Planning your applications

Episode · 21 February 2026 · 51 min

Writing a winning Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship Essay

To score a scholarship essay is not about sounding fancy, but it is about what is being said clearly and purposefully.

Commonwealth · Statement of purpose

Episode · 7 February 2026 · 52 min

Fulbright Scholarship 101

In this episode, Jo’an talks with Ayodeji, a Fulbright Scholarship alumnus who spent an academic year in the U.S. teaching Yoruba and representing Nigerian culture at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Fulbright

Episode · 24 January 2026 · 56 min

Securing The Wageningen University Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) To Study In Netherlands

In this episode, Wahid shares his journey from a BSc in Zoology in Nigeria to a fully funded MSc at Wageningen University, and now a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence in Germany.

Funding

Episode · 10 January 2026 · 63 min

Navigating the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship

In this Scholarchitchat episode, Caleb shares his firsthand experience as a Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS) awardee and offers clear, practical guidance for prospective applicants.

Commonwealth

2025

Episode · 29 November 2025 · 42 min

Transitioning between courses for Graduate School

Thinking about transitioning to a new academic discipline? Listen to this episode to learn how successful researchers have done this

Transitioning from one field to another can be daunting, but it’s totally possible! Here we delve into how you can leverage your background to thrive in a new course.

Choosing a course

Episode · 15 November 2025 · 34 min

What We’re Applying For This Season

Application season is here! What are you waiting for?

Ready to embark on your scholarship journey? Did you know that countless opportunities are open right now just waiting for you?

Planning your applications

Episode · 18 October 2025 · 60 min

Navigating Scholarships for Studying in France

Tune in for the full gist of Goodluck Benjamin's Journey

In this episode of Scholar ChitChat, host Joan speaks with Goodluck Benjamin, a Nigerian scholar who shares his journey of securing a scholarship to study in France.

Eiffel (France)

Episode · 4 October 2025 · 67 min

Unlocking Opportunities: MAECI Scholarship To Study In Italy

In this episode, Jo’an speaks with Chibuike, who shares his journey to securing the Italian Government (MAECI) Scholarship to study Marine Biology at the University of Naples, Federico II.

Italy

Episode · 20 September 2025 · 41 min

Navigating the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship

In this Episode of Scholar Chitchat, Joanne hosts Ifeanyi as he shares his journey of winning Hungary’s prestigious Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship for a master’s in Public Health.

Stipendium Hungaricum · Funding

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