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The motivational statement should be a substantial personal statement (ideally at least 500 words in length), explaining why you want to study.

If you’re planning to pursue a master’s degree or Ph.D., one crucial document you’ll need is the “Motivational Statement”. Here are some steps and tips to help you craft a compelling one:

Just as you need to supply detailed information about your employment because the application form replaces a face-to-face interview, the motivational statement also allows you to impress the university administration with why you will be a good student.

The university administration may reject a prospective student with good work experience and academic qualifications if the motivational statement fails to impress them. It will also be used to evaluate the quality of your written English, so care should be taken in this matter.

Write your motivational statement using Microsoft Word or some other word-processing program and then, copy and paste it into the box provided. This will prevent you from losing any work if you are logged out by the application portal.

The motivational statement should talk about what you have done previously to make you interested and willing to study the program that you are applying for, what you hope to get out of the program, and what you want to do in the future. All applicants are advised to focus on the following elements as standard in their motivational statements:

1. Length and Importance:

Your motivational statement should be substantial, ideally at least 500 words long. It’s your opportunity to explain why you want to pursue your chosen program.

2. Showcase Yourself:

Treat your motivational statement as an opportunity to present yourself as an outstanding candidate to the university administration. Think of it as a substitute for a face-to-face interview. Your statement should convince the university administration that you’d be an excellent student.

3. Quality Matters:

The statement is also a way to showcase your proficiency in written English. Pay careful attention to grammar and language use.

4. Use Word Processing:

Write your motivational statement in a word-processing program like Microsoft Word. Then, copy and paste it into the application portal. This ensures you won’t lose your work if you get logged out.

5. What to Include:

Your motivational statement should cover several key elements:

·        Relevance:

Explain what you’ve done in the past that’s driven you to pursue this program. Describe how your experiences have prepared you for it.

·        Responsibilities:

Detail your responsibilities and how they relate to your chosen field of study.

·        Specific Examples:

Provide concrete examples that connect to the program’s modules.

·        Personal Development:

Describe how you’ve applied yourself in your current field and how this shows potential for future growth.

6. Avoid Plagiarism:

Universities often use software to check for copied content in motivational statements. Always submit your original work.

The Statement

Now, let’s break your statement into two parts:

A. Your Qualifications:

1. Explain how your work and academic experience make you a strong fit for the program. Discuss why you believe you are professionally or academically qualified to succeed in the program.
2. Give examples of how your work tasks relate to the subject area you want to study. Explain how your experience will benefit your studies.
3. Describe your professional journey from the start of your career until now. Highlight the skills you’ve acquired during this time.
4. Provide specific examples that align with the program’s modules.
5. If you’re applying for a Master of Business Administration program, emphasize your experience in people and budget management, providing examples.
6. For the MSc in Project Management program, highlight your project management experience, giving examples.

B. Your Motivation:

1. Explain why this specific program of study is important to you.
2. Share what you hope to gain from the program and why you believe it’s the right fit for your academic and career goals.
3. Discuss what qualities make you a promising student.
4. Outline your career plans and how this program will help you achieve them.
5. Mention which aspects of the program appeal to you the most.

By following these guidelines, you can craft a compelling motivational statement that showcases your qualifications and motivations effectively. Feel free to use my personal “Motivational Statement”, which was submitted and approved in my master’s program, as a reference if you’re a premium user. Good luck with your application! 

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