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The Scholarship Personal Essay

The Personal Essay one of the most important parts of your scholarship application. This is your

chance to let the Scholarship Committee or Donor know your educational and career goals, why

you have selected your stated major and career goal, your life experiences which have influenced

this decision, and your anticipated role in society after your career goal has been achieved. It is

as if you had ten minutes to sit face-to-face with the Committee or Donor and let them know why

 Save your essay to your desktop or a memory device (such as a memory stick, flash drive,

thumb drive, etc.). You will be asked to upload it as part of your online scholarship

application.

 Be sure to include your name and student ID# in the heading.

 It is best if your essay is no more than 2 pages.

 Make your essay easy to read. Remember, the reviewing committees will be reading

many essays, and although you want your essay to stand out you do not want it to be

hard on the eyes while reading. It is better to use your words to show your uniqueness,

rather than complicated lettering. Use an easy to read font and size.

 If possible, double space your essay.

Create an Outline: Just getting started is often the hardest part. To begin, make an outline of the

things you would like to say in your essay such as:

 Your educational and career goals,

 Why you have selected your stated major and career goal,

 Your life experiences which have influenced this decision,

 Your anticipated role in society after your career goal has been achieved,

 Why you need the scholarship or any unusual circumstances which may affect

your current financial situation,

 Anything else you feel the Scholarship Committee or Donor needs to know about

you in order to present yourself as the best candidate for the scholarship.