Scholarship: If at first you don't succeed
May 26, 2026
What does the Scholarship application process entail, and are good grades alone enough for success? Tune in to the second episode of the Stípko podcast to find out what it's like to select the best of the best.
In this Episode:
- Experience from both sides: Guests Ondřej Černý and Karolína Letochová describe what it's like to sit through the Scholarship interviews – both as an applicant and as a jury member.
- How the Scholarship works: What does the program application involve and why is it crucial to give yourself enough time? Karolina Jiřelová, the Scholarship Program Manager, will explain.
- How to succeed: Are straight A's enough, or is the jury looking for something more? You'll find out what makes a great essay, what matters during the personal interview, and what to take away if things don't work out the first time.
Guests:
Ondřej Černý – 2010 Bakala Foundation scholar, University of Oxford graduate, and a member of the Scholarship program selection committee
Karolína Letochová – 2024 Bakala Foundation scholar, University of Oxford graduate in Education
Karolina Jiřelová – Scholarship Program Manage
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