How do you write a scholarship essay?
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All good writing is rewriting.  I hope you have a good word processor, because it may take a dozen rewrites to submit your very best essay.\n\nStart by reading the description of what the scholarship board wants in the essay, and be sure to follow it closely.  Make the sentence structure as clean and simple as possible; don't run on and connect things with "and" and so on, or with punctuation, or anything else, the way this sentence does.  Cut out useless repetition, and don't repeat yourself (as this sentence does).  Go over it and over it and over it to avoid over-using the same word over and over.\n\nStick to the word limit provided, and come as close to it as you can.  If they want 500 words, they do not want 502, but they will love 498.\n\nSee what I mean?  All that you have been taught in all your English classes must come into play, and polish that little gem until it glows.  Sound idealistic, but not too idealistic; realism must be acknowledged.  Sound enthusiastic, flexible, honorable; pack every virtue into it that you can.  And don't forget to spell-check and proof-read the final draft.
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after you read the question, take a minute (literally, not more) to write a quick outline of your essay on some scrap paper or the margin- that way you'll know where you want to go with your essay, and you'll be able to leave out time-consuming stuff that doesn't add to your argument.  Beyond that, practice keeping an eye on the clock.\n\nWorked for me in AP history/government. Good luck.
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Go to your college counselor and discuss what scholarships they may be aware of. There might be something offered right there at your school that you will qualify for.\n\nAs for scholarships that require essays, find someone that is very good in English to help you with the essay. Not write it for you but to help you with wording suggestions and to proof read it for you, etc.
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the problem with most essays is that the content is disorganized. You may have great ideas and facts that you want to write about, but somewhere during the writing process you start mixing them up. Suddenly your perfect paper sounds all wrong and you want to scream! I've found that the best papers I've ever written (meaning my A papers) have all started with a good, solid outline. Once you have an outline down, your paper writes itself. Your thoughts are organized and the teacher can understand your main point (which is your thesis) and how you supported that point. A focused paper is the key to writing a good essay. Here's the format for the outline I usually follow:\n\nI. Topic / Title\n\nII. Introduction of Essay\nA. Write a few sentences that lead into the main point of your essay\nB. End the paragraph with your thesis statement (3 main points you are going to support)\n     1. First point in thesis\n     2. Second point in thesis\n     3. Third point in thesis\n\nIII. Body of Essay\nA. Topic One - First Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\nB. Topic Two - Second Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\nC. Topic Three - Third Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\n\nIV. Conclusion\nA. Write a few sentences summarizing your essay\nB. Restate your thesis and how you proved your point\n\nOnce you fill in the blanks to this outline with your topic and information, the rest is easy! Make sure to check your spelling and punctuation, and then you're good to go!
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First you need to research your topic, then you need to outline your gathered information. Usually a paragraph will have a topic sentence, three body sentences supporting your topic and a transition sentence. You can use that format until you're done with your essay. Happy writing, you lucky dog!!!!
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And if you need more than just a formula, here's some background information on the writing process that may help:\n\nhttp://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/\nhttp://www.csuohio.edu/writingcenter/writproc.html\nhttp://freedom.up.net/~msbones/ww01000.htm\n\nGood luck with your essay!\n~Tia~
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There are many sites on the internet that will help with writing your letter.  You are introducing yourself to the scholarship committee.  Make sure that you meet the qualifications for the scholarship.  Do you need a 3.0 average, low income, single parent, etc?  Make sure you word process the letter with no mistakes.
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Fastweb.com is a great resource for scholarships. If you are not on it, you should be! Make your profile and then it will tell you which scholarships you qualify for. Also, check with the college you want to attend, because specific college scholaships are easier to get than scholarships that are open to everyone. Remember - Less people applying means better chance for winning! Apply for stuff that you think other people won't want to. If it has an essay on some random, boring topic, write it - everyone else thinks it is random and boring too, and so they won't want to apply.
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take a piece of paper and a pen. BRAINSTORM! write down whatever comes out of your mind breifly.it has to take at least one full hour. then collect and start writing ur essay: 3-4 paragraphs;1 for Introduction/ main idea/ thesis statement, 1-2 for body paragraphs, and 1 for conclusion.\nGood luck.
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There are six sources for scholarships and financial aid out there. Financial aid is need based and the package depends on income and resources of the family (undergraduate student) and your resources if a graduate student. A scholarship is dependent upon a selection committee on selecting a person based on an interview or your written essay. I recommend applying to many scholarships because you do not know how many will select you to receive it. There are a lot of people who apply for them. I recommend start searching now.\n\nFirst, there is FAFSA.ed.gov. It helps  you tap into need based financial aid from both your college and the federal government. You apply for it in the January or February before the September semester you start.\n\nSecond, the state has need based financial aid. It can be located via searching the state government website.\n\nThird, if you are in high school, they have a list of local scholarships offered by companies and organizations for its students.\n\nFourth, search Google.com and Yahoo.com for your college major, ethnicity, and religion. There are some college majors that have scholarships available.\n\nFifth, your college's financial aid website has a list of private scholarsihps offered from companies and organizations.\n\nFinally, there are free membership scholarship search websites. Most are updated on a regular basis. I recommend joining several of these because the selection of scholarships can range on how many are listed and which ones.\n\nGood luck!
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Start out with an opening sentence that "draws in the reader", that shows your passion about whatever your studying.  Then go into your passion for education and your study and how it has helped you and taught you so many things.  Then talk about your qualificatins and educational acheivments (gpa, volunteer experience, specialized skills)  Then talk about your goals and your dreams in your career and how this scholarship will bridge your educational and financial needs to your goals and dreams.  Show your need for the scholarship and why you are qualified.. and why you stand out among other applicants.  End with a closing statement that recaps your passion for the field and your desire for the scholarship.
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Apply for a scholarship through the university
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I am attaching a link to an essay writing  tutorial to help you.  <click the below link>\n\nHave you ever heard of Brainstorming.  It is a technique to get most of your ideas about your subject on paper.\n\nChoose your subject.\nBrain storm.\nThen determine how detailed your paper will be.\nThen take each one of your brain storm ideas and make a paragraph about them.\n\nEvery Paper has \n\n1. a title, \n2. an Intro paragraph intrucing the subject\n3  at least 2-3 body paragraphs describing the subject &\n4. a summary paragraph \n\nSome tips are to: \n• Write in a Clear Style \n \n• Use active verbs \n \n• Keep your sentence length under control \n \n• Use simple words  \n \n• Avoid jargon \n \n• Avoid abstract terms \n \n• Keep abbreviations under control \n \n• Avoid Padding \n \n• Use topic sentences \n \n• Link your ideas and paragraphs \n \n• Use examples to explain difficult points \n \n• Use quotations in your writing \n\n\nYou will do just fine when you dou your best.
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What about it?  \n\nPick a point to your essay and write it.  Use what you've learned in class and away you go.  100 words is only like 10 sentences.  Not too hard.  Good luck to you.
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General Format\n\nYour essay should be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5 X 11 inches) with margins of 1 inch on all sides. Your final essay should include, in the order indicated below, as many of the following sections as are applicable, each of which should begin on a separate page:\n\ntitle page, which includes a running head for publication, title, and byline and affiliation \nabstract \ntext \nreferences \nappendixes \nauthor note \nfootnotes/endnotes \ntables \nfigure captions \nfigures \nThe pages of your manuscript should be numbered consecutively, beginning with the title page, as part of the manuscript header in the upper right corner of each page. Your references should begin on a separate page from the text of the essay under the label References (with no quotation marks, underlining, etc.), centered at the top of the page. Appendices and notes should be formatted similarly.\n\nGoto this URL to learn more: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_apa.html\n\n.......\n\nI hope this helps..........\n\nDon
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usually that's what u put.. but sumtimes it depends on the college ur applying to.. if u apply online.. they just ask u to paste ur essay on the designated essay box... \nread the instructions.. it shud be  mentioned there.. if not.. then just use ur usuall header
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I agree that you should have something in there other than academic related material. People who give away scholarships want a well rounded individual not just someone who has done well in school. They want to know you excel socially also. What extra activities have you participated in: sports, clubs, jobs you've had for example. You say you want to give back to society. Well I feel the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. What things have you done to already give back to your community? Anyone can write, "This is what I will do" however not many people can say, "This is what I have done and will continue to do." Dont get me wrong. I like your essay however if you want to win there needs to be more. Something on that paper has to catch someone's attention. Honestly, I feel what you have written will get lost amongst the other entries. They all will sound about that way. Have you thought about including personal stories about yourself within the essay?\n\nAnother thing, the following sentence you wrote doesnt totally make sense to me - "By informing the encouraged students of today and tomorrow, we are allowing for them to establish a better future for all mankind." Does encouraged students need to be informed or discouraged ones need to be informed? If someone is already encouraged arent they already informed? They already know what they need to know so they dont need encouragement. Discouraged individuals are those that need information. I could be reading this wrong, however, if I have a problem with that sentence someone else might also. Just something to think about. I like how you used the word catalyst though.... very good use of the word. Well with all that said, you did a great job on your essay. It is nothing to be ashamed of, however, if you want to win, there needs to be something more. I could be wrong though.... You never stated what the essay was suppose to encompass. Go to a teacher like another poster stated who has experience in regards to this scholarship. I could be totally off of what is expected of you. I hope what I stated helped....