SOP for Humanitarian Action and Conflict

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Hi,
I am in the process of applying for the master program in Humanitarian Action and Conflict and I am wondering if you could review my SOP.
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My interest in obtaining a Master Degree in Humanitarian field aroused as an outcome of my last four years of work in different national and international non-governmental organizations working in the field of humanitarian and disaster management. Although, having B.Sc and M.Sc in Geography and Environment I wished to work in the field where I could contribute to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and maintain human dignity. Hence, since 2011 I have worked in the humanitarian and disaster management sector, and obtained hands-on expertise in humanitarian response, emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction, emergency livelihoods and poverty alleviation related aspects.

I have worked with different humanitarian organizations in different environments and capacities ranging from Volunteer to Project Manager, my major task was to support humanitarian assistance to the disaster affected communities as well as how to be prepared and return to the normal life . I worked with populations who have experienced disasters (floods, cyclone, river erosion, water-logging and forced migration) and I aimed to educate them on how to be prepare for disaster (e.g. dealing with community, making them aware of emergency response preparedness, risk reduction and contingency planning, community based disaster preparedness, emergency livelihoods and emergency in education issues). By working on different projects, interacting with diversified communities, and international donors, I learnt in detail about humanitarian sector and have developed leadership, coordination, monitoring, and project management skills. In addition, I also challenge myself by working in remote areas of Bangladesh. It realizes me that I am successfully contributing in humanitarian sector and brining change in marginalized groups, which is indeed motivational for me.

I believe XXX University’s Master Programme in Humanitarian Action and Conflict, with its equally strong theoretical and practical aspects, will enrich my experience and help me achieve my career goals. Besides, the programme focuses on taking an independent, critical and constructively active approach to humanitarian work will definitely help me improve my humanitarian project management skills.

I am aware that XXX University’s Master Programme in Humanitarian Action and Conflict attracts the best candidates in the field. However, given my history of commitment to the study of humanitarian issues, this is the only institution where I can see myself pursuing the advancement of my career. After completing studies, I will return my country and use the skills and knowledge I will have learnt in your master programme to help better my country as well achieve my professional goals.

Teechr · Accepted Answer

My interest in applying for a master's degree in the humanitarian field arose as a result of my last four years of work in different national and international non-governmental organizations in the area of humanitarian relief and disaster management. Although I have a BSc and an MSc in geography and the environment, I have long wished to work in the field where I could contribute to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and maintain human dignity. Hence since 2011, I have worked in the humanitarian relief and disaster-management sector, and obtained hands-on expertise in humanitarian response, emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction, emergency livelihoods and poverty-alleviation related aspects.

I have worked with various humanitarian organizations in different environments and capacities, ranging from volunteer to project manager, where my major task has been to provide support and humanitarian assistance to the disaster-affected communities as well as to prepare and assist them with returning to the normal life. I have worked with populations who have experienced disasters (floods, cyclones, river erosion, water-logging and forced migration) and I have always aimed to educate them on how to be prepare for disaster (e.g. raising their awareness of emergency-response preparedness, risk reduction and contingency planning, community-based disaster preparedness, emergency livelihoods and education issues). By working on different projects, and interacting with diverse communities, and international donors, I have learnt in detail about the humanitarian sector and have developed leadership, coordination, monitoring, and project-management skills. In addition, I also challenge myself by working in remote areas of Bangladesh. It makes me realize that I am successfully contributing in the humanitarian sector and bringing positive change to marginalized groups, which is a major motivation for me.

I believe *** University’s master's programme in Humanitarian Action and Conflict, with its equally strong theoretical and practical aspects, will enrich my experience and help me achieve my career goals. Besides, the programme's focus on taking an independent, critical and constructively active approach to humanitarian work will definitely help me improve my humanitarian project management skills.

I am aware that your programme attracts the best candidates in the field. However, given my history of commitment to the study of humanitarian issues, this is the only institution where I can see myself pursuing the advancement of my career. After completing my studies, I will return to my country and use the skills and knowledge I will have learnt in your programme to help better my country as well achieve my professional goals.

Pankaj Paul · Answer

I don't know who you are but i am really thankful to you teechr!

Teechr · Answer

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Pankaj Paul · Answer

Dear teechr,
Hope you are doing well!
Could you please help me to review the following scholarship motivation? The motivation letter will explain following issues within 335 words (which is now 385)-
- Your reasons for applying for a scholarship at Uppsala University,
- Why your academic experiences and performances make you a suitable scholarship recipient in accordance with eligibility criteria.
- How the area study will relate to your educational and career goals, and explain why studying abroad is the best way to accomplish them.
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Dear Sir,

First I would like to express my appreciation for the opportunity to apply for a scholarship at Uppsala University in humanitarian action and conflict.

My interest in applying for a master's degree in the humanitarian field arose as a result of my last four years of work in different national and international non-governmental organizations in the area of humanitarian response and disaster management. Although I have a BSc and an MSc in Geography and Environment, I have long wished to work in the field where I could contribute to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and maintain human dignity. Hence since 2011, I have worked in the humanitarian response and disaster-management sector, and obtained hands-on expertise in humanitarian response, emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction, emergency livelihoods and poverty-alleviation related aspects.

I wanted to get a broader perspective on humanitarian action and conflict, as I believe this is a dynamic field that requires cross-cutting solutions and innovations. I was attracted to the degree for its practicality and relevance, to the university for its diverse student profile, to Sweden for its international reputation of being a friendly and equal society and to the scholarship for its necessitate to fulfill my desire of studying.

I believe Uppsala University’s master's programme in Humanitarian Action and Conflict, with its equally strong theoretical and practical aspects, will enrich my experience and help me achieve my career goals. I am aware that your programme attracts the best candidates in the field. However, given my history of commitment to the study of humanitarian issues, this is the only institution where I can see myself pursuing the advancement of my career. After completing my studies, I will return to my country and use the skills and knowledge I will have learnt in your programme to help better my country as well achieve my professional goals.

I am aware that I am applying for financial support from the university to cover tuition fee. Due to my financial situation, I am totally reliant on the generosity of the university to support my studies. I would like to ask you to consider me for any scholarships (IPK Scholarship or President’s Club Scholarship) for which I could be eligible.

Thank you very much for considering my request. I look forward to your positive response.

Sincerely yours,
Pankaj Paul

Teechr · Answer

Pankaj Paulwithin 335 words (which is now 385)

I don't understand the above.

I've read your letter, and it just seems like the previous motivation letter. You don't appear to have addressed any specific criteria for that scholarship. Have you read the criteria?

Pankaj Paul · Answer

sorry dear

Could you please review the following updated scholarship motivation letter considering above requirements. thank you your previous suggestions

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Dear Sir/Madam,

Hereby I would like to express my appreciation for the opportunity to apply for a scholarship at Uppsala University in Humanitarian Action and Conflict.

My name is Pankaj Paul and I hold a BSc and an MSc degree in Geography and Environment. I don't want to go into a huge depth of my life story because I don't want people to think I want them to feel sorry for me. My father and mother passed away long years ago and hence since I've lived on my own. Sometimes I have to work full-time to make ends meet while going to university. It has affected my grades in the past and as many of you know, living on your own is not cheap, especially in Bangladesh. Receiving a scholarship at Uppsala University will allow me to focus on my studies (in a field that have been my passion for a long time) without having to worry about earning extra money.

I feel that I am a suitable candidate for the scholarship because I am very passionate about humanitarian action and principle. I now have around four years of professional experience in the humanitarian response and disaster management sector. I have worked with different national and international humanitarian organizations with aim to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and maintain human dignity. Besides, I gained strong research skills and methods during my study and work which will definitely ahead me from others.

I wanted to get a broader perspective on humanitarian aspects by studying abroad, as I believe this is a dynamic field that requires cross-cutting solutions and innovations. I was attracted to the master programme in Humanitarian Action and Conflict for its practicality and relevance –will enrich my experience and help me achieve my career goals, to the Uppsala University for its diverse student profile, research, alumni and reputation; to Sweden for its international reputation of being a friendly and equal society and to the scholarship for its necessitate to fulfill my desire of studying.

Thank you very much for considering my request. I look forward to your positive response.

Sincerely yours,

Pankaj Paul

Teechr · Answer

When is the deadline?

Pankaj Paul · Answer

15 January, 2017

Teechr · Answer

Dear Sir/Madam,

I would like to apply for a scholarship at Uppsala University to study for the Humanitarian Action and Conflict master's program.I hold a BSc and an MSc degree in Geography and Environment.

At an early age, I suffered hardship and had to face the major challenge for providing for myself. My father and mother passed away when I was quite young, which was a shock to me, but soon I realized that I had no choice but go forward. Sometimes I had to work full-time to make ends meet while going to university. That affected my grades, but I persisted and succeeded in passing and obtaining a bachelor's followed by a master's.

Getting a scholarship at Uppsala University will allow me to focus solely on my studies in a field that has been my passion for a long time, without having to worry about how I can support myself while studying.

I feel that I am a suitable candidate for the scholarship because I am very passionate about humanitarian action and principle. I now have around four years of professional experience in the humanitarian response and disaster management sector. I have worked with different national and international humanitarian organizations with the aim of saving lives, alleviating human suffering, and maintaining human dignity. Besides, I gained strong research skills during my study and work which will definitely help me succeed in my studies.

Moreover, I want to get a broader perspective into humanitarian action and conflict, as I believe this is a dynamic field that requires unique and novel solutions and innovative approaches. I was attracted to the degree by its practicality and relevance, to the university by its diverse student profile, and to Sweden by its international reputation of being a friendly and egalitarian society.

I wish to be considered for any scholarships that I can qualify for - IPK Scholarship or President’s Club Scholarship.

Thank you very much for considering my request. I look forward to your positive response.

Sincerely yours,

Pankaj Paul

Pankaj Paul · Answer

thank you so much <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/75.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/75.gif' alt='Emotion: love'/> i am really grateful to you!

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