Writing A Winning College Scholarship Essay
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This document provides tips for writing a winning college scholarship essay. It includes sections on formatting, dos and don'ts, things to leave out, outlining, and how to write the essay. The key points are to double space in 12 point Times New Roman font with 1 inch margins, follow instructions, be clear and concise, discuss one idea per paragraph, and avoid quotes, platitudes, cliches, profanity, and controversial issues. It also recommends starting early, brainstorming ideas, focusing on positivity, understanding themes, and getting feedback.
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Writing A Winning College Scholarship Essay
- 1. Writing a Winning College Scholarship Essay
- 2. 01 Formatting 02 Dos & Don’t’s 03 Things to leave out Table of Contents 2 04 05 06 Outline Tips How to Write
- 3. Formatting of a Scholarship Essay Double Space Times New Roman 12 Point Font 1 Inch Margins 3
- 4. Dos Don’ts 4 Dos & Don’t’s of Scholarship Essay ● Begin the essay with a quote ● Use perfunctory sentences ● Use words that you barely understand ● Follow the instructions ● Be clear and concise ● Each paragraph should discuss an idea
- 5. Things to Leave Out of Your Scholarship Essay 5 • Inspiration Quotes • General Phrases and Platitudes • Cliché Stories • Profanities • Controversial Issue • Emojis & Funky Fonts
- 7. • Follow the principles of writing an essay. • Become familiar with the essay prompts • Choose a topic that you really like • Be aware of the word limit • Be honest • Be humble • Proofread & Revise Tips for Writing a Winning Essay 7
- 8. 8 How to Write a Scholarship Essay Start the writing process early Brainstorm ideas Avoid essay topics that focus on negativity Become familiar with the key themes Seek feedback
- 9. 9 Thanks!
Editor's Notes
- If you are applying for a scholarship, you would likely have to write an essay. A scholarship essay is one of the most critical parts of the application. Therefore, you need to ensure that your scholarship essay is as best as it could be.
- specific otherwise, you need to use the following format Double Space Times New Roman12 Point Font1 Inch Margins
- Dos: Follow the instructions regarding formatting requirements. Be clear and concise, Each paragraph should discuss an idea such as accomplishments, academic records, leadership qualities, etc. Don’ts: Begin the essay with a quote: This strategy has been used excessively and can be ineffective. Use perfunctory sentences. Use words that you barely understand. The essay needs to be straightforward.
- Inspiration Quotes: Don’t use overused quotes. They distract the readers. General Phrases and Platitudes. Cliché Stories: Don’t write a story that portrays you as a down-on-your-luck student. It dampens the impact of the essay. Profanities: Never use them as they are offensive. Controversial Issue: The essay is about you. Therefore, steer away from the controversial topics as they might alienate your readers. Emojis & Funky Fonts: it is not an art project. Therefore, keep your scholarship essay professional without overwhelming the readers.
- Introduction: Hook the readers in the Introduction. Body paragraphs: Share the relevant details and explain what makes you a good candidate for scholarship. Highlight your leadership skills, academic career, and career goals, etc. Conclusion: Summarize the essay. Write the main points.
- Follow the principles of writing an essay. Become familiar with the essay prompt: Be clear about what the prompt requires. Choose a topic that you really like: Write about something that is meaningful to you. Be aware of the word limit: Do not exceed the word count. Be honest: do not exaggerate or embellish the details. Be humble: do not brag. Proofread and Revise.
- Start the writing process early: Give yourself plenty of time to produce a well thought out essay. Brainstorm ideas and create an outline. Become familiar with the key themes: Understand the criteria used by the scholarship committee to evaluate application essay. Steer clear from the essay topics that focus on negativity. Seek feedback.
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