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Top Ten Tips for Winning Scholarship Applications – by Kay Peterson, Ph.D. at FastWeb Before you submit your scholarship application, check out these tips, provided by scholarship sponsors nationwide. Tip #1: Apply only if you are eligible.
Tip #2: Complete the application in full.
Tip #3: Follow directions. Provide everything that's required, but don't supply things that aren't requested as you could be disqualified. Tip #4: Neatness counts.
Tip #5: Write an essay that makes a strong impression. The key to writing a strong essay is to be personal and specific. Include concrete details to make your experience come alive: the who, what, where, and when of your topic. The simplest experience can be monumental if you present honestly how you were affected. Tip #6: Watch all deadlines. To help keep yourself on track, impose your own deadline that is at least two weeks prior to the official deadline. Use the buffer time to make sure everything is ready on time. Don't rely on extensions as very few scholarship providers allow them at all. Tip #7: Make sure your application gets where it needs to go.
Tip #8: Keep a back-up file in case anything goes wrong. Before sending the application, make a copy of the entire packet. If your application goes astray, you'll be able to reproduce it quickly. Tip #9: Give it a final "once-over." Proofread the entire application carefully. Be on the lookout for misspelled words or grammatical errors. Ask a friend, teacher or parent to proofread it as well. Tip #10: Ask for help if you need it. If you have problems with the application, don't hesitate to call the funding organization. |