scolarship

[Igor Vidovic]

Dear IAC,

I've already asked a similar question, and I am sorry if I repeat myself, but I wasn't quite clear the last time.

I have just applied for a master program on the Faculty of Philology in Belgrade, where I graduated, a sort of 'short' master, and I have the possibility to master in September, October, 2008. But I remembered that you told me about some students who said they couldn't get a SCOLARSHIP for a master course in the US because they already had a master's degree. I can still change my mind if necessary, so I wanted to ask you if having a master's degree in Italian language could cause problems when applying for a scholarship for a master's program in other area, design, or could it be an advantage. (In addition, I only graduated from a two year design college, if that information helps). Because I would rather not go through with this master if it would diminish my possibilities in applying and getting a design graduate program scholarship.

Thank you so much.

Igor

PS. If you are not sure, do you think I should write to the schools and ask them? But I don't know whom to write (administration, admissions office...I got it mixed up, and you said it was useless to write to the wrong person).

[administrator]

Dear IAC,

I've already asked a similar question, and I am sorry if I repeat myself, but I wasn't quite clear the last time.

I have just applied for a master program on the Faculty of Philology in Belgrade, where I graduated, a sort of 'short' master, and I have the possibility to master in September, October, 2008. But I remembered that you told me about some students who said they couldn't get a SCOLARSHIP for a master course in the US because they already had a master's degree. I can still change my mind if necessary, so I wanted to ask you if having a master's degree in Italian language could cause problems when applying for a scholarship for a master's program in other area, design, or could it be an advantage. (In addition, I only graduated from a two year design college, if that information helps). Because I would rather not go through with this master if it would diminish my possibilities in applying and getting a design graduate program scholarship.

Thank you so much.

Igor

PS. If you are not sure, do you think I should write to the schools and ask them? But I don't know whom to write (administration, admissions office...I got it mixed up, and you said it was useless to write to the wrong person).

There shouldn't be any problem if you apply for some different master - you should still be able to get some money.

If you decide to write to some school, please check their web site first. The situation you are in may already be there on the web and it would be useless to ask. If it isn't there, check with admissions office.