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[ return to Finance Articles ] [ article search ]  Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay |
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Page 1 next page >> Essay required. Do these words send chills up your spine, and give you a general feeling of nausea? They shouldn't. When applying for a scholarship, the essay section gives you a chance to show the evaluators a little more about you as a person, and set yourself apart from everyone else. Think of it as an opportunity to express your individuality, and give the evaluators one more chance to see just how much you deserve that scholarship. However, writing the actual essay is never easy. The essay could be on a topic of your choice, an explanation of what you plan to do with the scholarship and how it will help you, or an exercise in creative writing. Whatever the subject, there are some specific rules you should follow in order to write an excellent scholarship essay: Read the Directions - Nobody is going to award a scholarship to someone who can't even follow simple directions. Carefully read all instructions before writing anything. Pay attention to word length (500 words means 500 words), type style (single-spaced or double-spaced), and exactly what the question is asking. Discuss your ideas - The idea for the perfect essay may not hit you right away. Talk it through with your family, friends, or teachers. If the essay asks you to write about yourself, have an informal chat with a friend, and talk about "remember when" situations. You may come across a great experience that you had totally forgotten about. Choose your focus - It's always better to go next page >> |
