Scholarship Tips:
1. Look for both internal and external scholarships.
2. Apply to every scholarship for which you are eligible. Pursue less competitive scholarships, such as small awards and essay contests, since they are easier to win and the money adds up and helps you win bigger scholarships.
3. Don’t miss deadlines. Use a calendar and checklist to get organized.
4. Tailor your application to the sponsor’s goals. Read and follow the instructions carefully.
5. If you have difficulty writing essays, try recording yourself as you answer the question out loud, and transcribe the recording later. Most people can think and speak faster than they can write or type. Create an outline afterward to organize your thoughts.
6. Personalize your essay and be passionate. Write about something of interest to you. Make your application stand out from the crowd. Talk about your impact on other people. Give examples and be specific.
7. Google your name and make sure you have a professional online profile. Use a professional email address, such as [email protected]. Clean up the content of your Instagram account, removing inappropriate and immature material.
8. Proofread a printed copy of your essay and the application for spelling and grammar errors. Then have someone else proofread your work.
9. Make a photocopy/ save a copy of your application before mailing it. You may be able to re-use and tweak your work for several applications.
1. Look for both internal and external scholarships.
2. Apply to every scholarship for which you are eligible. Pursue less competitive scholarships, such as small awards and essay contests, since they are easier to win and the money adds up and helps you win bigger scholarships.
3. Don’t miss deadlines. Use a calendar and checklist to get organized.
4. Tailor your application to the sponsor’s goals. Read and follow the instructions carefully.
5. If you have difficulty writing essays, try recording yourself as you answer the question out loud, and transcribe the recording later. Most people can think and speak faster than they can write or type. Create an outline afterward to organize your thoughts.
6. Personalize your essay and be passionate. Write about something of interest to you. Make your application stand out from the crowd. Talk about your impact on other people. Give examples and be specific.
7. Google your name and make sure you have a professional online profile. Use a professional email address, such as [email protected]. Clean up the content of your Instagram account, removing inappropriate and immature material.
8. Proofread a printed copy of your essay and the application for spelling and grammar errors. Then have someone else proofread your work.
9. Make a photocopy/ save a copy of your application before mailing it. You may be able to re-use and tweak your work for several applications.