Beacon guides

How it works

From finding the right scholarship to holding a complete, ready application — here is exactly what happens at every step, what you pay for, and what you don't.

1. Find your scholarship

Browse every opportunity on Beacon for free. Filter by country, field of study, degree level, and funding type. Save the ones that feel right to your shortlist and compare them calmly — there's no rush and no account needed just to look.

2. Check that you qualify

Every scholarship has its own requirements — degree, grades, language certificates, nationality, deadlines. Read them carefully before going further.

Not sure whether you qualify? Contact us and ask. Checking eligibility is free, and we'd rather tell you honestly "this one isn't a match" than take a booking we know won't work.

3. Book your ticket

A ticket is a booking of our team's work on one specific scholarship application. When you book, here is exactly what you get:

The exact price is shown on the scholarship page before you pay — between $150 and $300, depending on how demanding that application is. More competitive programs require deeper work: stronger essays, more documents, harder interviews. You always see the full price up front. There are no hidden fees.

What the ticket is — and what it isn't

It is: three days of focused work by our team on your application.

It is not: the scholarship itself, a fee paid to any university, or a guarantee that you'll be selected.

Scholarships belong to their providers, and you are always free to pursue one on your own, directly. The ticket exists for students who want an experienced team beside them — handling the paperwork, the writing, and the preparation, so you can focus on being ready.

4. Your three days

The moment your booking is confirmed, the work starts. This is what those three days look like:

If a particular scholarship genuinely needs more than three days, we tell you before you pay — never after.

5. Submit — and what comes next

With your package ready, we guide you through submitting it to the scholarship provider. If the scholarship includes an exam or an interview, we prepare you for it — but the exam and the final decision belong to the provider, not to us.

No honest service can promise you a seat, and you should be careful with anyone who does. What we promise is this: when your name reaches that committee, everything they see from you will be the strongest, most complete version of your application.

Questions about payment, refunds, or the three days? The FAQ answers them plainly.

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