With more and more students looking for ways to fund college, scholarships have become increasingly competitive. Making your application stand out is essential. Here are seven steps that can help.
1. Type, don't handwrite. A typed application always looks more professional.
2. Provide reference letters from professionals only. Letters of reference from employers and educators are best. References from co-workers, neighbors, etc. can only hurt you (even if they are glowing)...
3. Neatness and organization count. That's worth repeating. Neatness and organization count. Got it?
4. Provide all requested information. Don't be verbose, but do be thorough and complete.
5. Waiting until the last minute to file your application can create a bad impression. Be early.
6. Clip all of your documents together (neatly!). Do not, under any circumstances, use staples. Then, put your packet in an attractive folder which is unlikely to get destroyed in the mail.
7. Put the folder in a large envelope so your scholarship materials will arrive undamaged.
Will following these rules guarantee you a scholarship? Sorry, it's not that easy. But, all things being equal, they will increase your chances. Good luck.
1. Type, don't handwrite. A typed application always looks more professional.
2. Provide reference letters from professionals only. Letters of reference from employers and educators are best. References from co-workers, neighbors, etc. can only hurt you (even if they are glowing)...
3. Neatness and organization count. That's worth repeating. Neatness and organization count. Got it?
4. Provide all requested information. Don't be verbose, but do be thorough and complete.
5. Waiting until the last minute to file your application can create a bad impression. Be early.
6. Clip all of your documents together (neatly!). Do not, under any circumstances, use staples. Then, put your packet in an attractive folder which is unlikely to get destroyed in the mail.
7. Put the folder in a large envelope so your scholarship materials will arrive undamaged.
Will following these rules guarantee you a scholarship? Sorry, it's not that easy. But, all things being equal, they will increase your chances. Good luck.
About the Author:
Elizabeth Barnum has taught at five colleges and universities. She has also counseled non-traditional students. Among her numerous interests are online education, adults returning to college, and online college degree programs.
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