Scholarship

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The personal essay is critical to winning a scholarship because it lets the selection committee get to know you beyond your grades, test scores, and activities listed on the application. It is also your best opportunity to make a strong and lasting impression.

A good scholarship essay ...

Scholarship essays captivate readers and encourage them to care about you. Writing a good essay is not always easy. It takes time to put words on paper and finesse each sentence to convey the correct meaning.

While there is no right or wrong way to write a great essay, a good scholarship essay …

  • … is original.
  • … states clearly why you deserve to win.
  • … has a main point.
  • … avoids meaningless information.
  • … is more than just a sob story.
  • … is honest.

Get others to review your essay When you finish your essay, get feedback from others, such as a parent, teacher, or friend. Don’t just ask them to look for grammar or spelling mistakes. Ask them to point out any unclear passages and, most important, ask them if your essay convinces them that you deserve to win the scholarship.

        

 

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Scholarship Tips

There is no magic formula for applying for and receiving a scholarship. But these tips can start you on the right foot.

  • Be organized. Stay on top of deadlines, gather all pertinent documents.
  • Be honest. Don't exaggerate your grades, memberships, skills, or qualifications. It is better to focus on the scholarships for which you might be eligible.

  • Follow instructions carefully. scholarship requires you to write an essay; with three letters of recommendation. Send in via email what is requested and proofread everything.
  • Proof read your application: Review everything. Typos are a sure way not to be considered for a scholarship. Consider asking a parent, teacher, or friend to read your application.

  • Keep copies of everything you send: If your application is misplaced, having copies will make it easier to resend your information quickly.

  • Confirm: within 48hrs after receiving the application
    the student will receive a confirmation via - mail
    It is the students responsibility to contact DeAnna at deanna@tsotm.com if they have not received a confirmation within this time frame.