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When you are applying for scholarships
to help with your college educational expenses, a good essay and/or resume
is a critical part of your application. Most applicants can flaunt memberships
in clubs and sports, but the essay is one place where you can set yourself
apart from other students. An efficient and precise resume is also a perfect
way to express your individuality.
1. Neatly
typed and formatted in size 12 font.
2. Check
carefully for grammar and punctuation errors.
3. Make
special note of any leadership roles achieved in activities and organizations.
4. Show
that you have put as much effort into your writing as you would expect
the scholarship committee to put into reviewing your application.
For the essay:
1. Approximately
one page in length.
2. Completely
address all aspects of the question.
3. Give
the scholarship committeeINSIGHT into your personality, interests, motivations,
goals, etc.
4. Describe
a significant event and/or influential person in your life and tell HOW
they have changed your goals, attitude, interests, etc.
5. Give
an explanation of special circumstances you feel would be important for
the committee to know when reviewing your application.
6. Tell
WHY you are special, WHY you are involved in a particular organization,
or WHY you have chosen your major.
7. Make
the essay interesting, spice it up, and perhaps tell a story.
For the resume:
1. List and/or
describe your biographical information, activities, memberships, and honors.
2. List
and/or describe any involvement in volunteer activities and community service.
3. List
any employment, including dates, job descriptions and responsibilities. |
