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Q: What do scholarship committees want to see on my application?
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FinAid - Scholarship App. Help
Give concrete examples. If your answer to an essay question is abstract, support it with a concrete example that illustrates your point. The scholarship sponsor wants to see evidence that you satisfy their criteria, not just unsupported statements.
FinAid - Scholarship App. Help
Complete the application in full and follow directions. Many students fail to follow directions. You can give yourself a competitive advantage by reading the directions carefully. Provide everything that is required. But donīt supply things that arenīt requested. You wonīt impress and you might be disqualified. Be sure to complete the entire application. If a question doesnīt apply, note that on the application. Donīt just leave it blank.
FinAid - Scholarship App. Help
Write an accomplishments resume. Compile a list of all your accomplishments. This will help you identify your strengths and prepare a better application. Give a copy of the resume to the people who are writing letters of recommendation for you. They will be able to work some of the tidbits into their letters, making it seem like they know you better.
FinAid - Scholarship App. Help
Watch all deadlines. Impose a deadline for yourself that is at least two weeks before the stated deadline. Use this ībuffer timeī to proofread your application before you send it off. YOU are responsible for making sure all parts of the application arrive on time. This includes supporting materials, such as letters of recommendation and transcripts. So make sure everyone who is contributing to your application has ample lead-time. If worse comes to worst, call the scholarship provider in advance and ask if itīs possible to receive an extension. Donīt just send the materials in late; many committees will refuse late applications. But donīt rely on extensions - very few scholarship providers allow them at all.
Scholarship Application Help
Ask for help if you need it. If you have problems with the application, do not hesitate to call the sponsor. They will usually be glad to give you help. But donīt expect them to do the work for you. Completing the application is your job.
