| Many scholarship applications require
you write at least one essay. These essays are usually
shorter and take less time to write than college admissions
essays.
The personal essay is critical to winning a scholarship
because it lets the selection committee get to know
you beyond your grades, test scores, and activities
listed on the application. It is also your best opportunity
to make a strong and lasting impression.
A good scholarship essay ...
Scholarship essays captivate readers and encourage
them to care about you. Writing a good essay is not
always easy. It takes time to put words on paper and
finesse each sentence to convey the correct meaning.
While there is no right or wrong way to write a great
essay, a good scholarship essay …
- … is original.
- … states clearly why you deserve to win.
- … has a main point.
- … avoids meaningless information.
- … is more than just a sob story.
- … is honest.
Get others to review your essay
When you finish your essay, get feedback from others,
such as a parent, teacher, or friend. Don’t just
ask them to look for grammar or spelling mistakes. Ask
them to point out any unclear passages and, most important,
ask them if your essay convinces them that you deserve
to win the scholarship.
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