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Scholarships That Don’t Require Essays?
Many students try to find scholarships that require as little work as possible. They look for scholarships where no essays are required. They hope that high GPAs and strong SAT/ACT scores will land them a scholarship with minimal effort. Here’s some news for those students: most scholarships organizations, especially the most prestigious ones, do not [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( Comments Off so far )All About Scholarship Applications
At some point in your scholarship search, you may have come across the name of a scholarship and its requirements. You may have thought, “Oh, I have a shot at winning that!” but the application wasn’t available online or you didn’t know where to get one. Here are a few steps and suggestions for the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Preparing for Scholarship Interviews
Some scholarships will require personal interviews as part of their selection process. Interviews can be very helpful as it offers you an opportunity to share about yourself face-to-face with a judge or committee. Many people are afraid of interviews and are intimidated by them. However, with plenty of practice and proper instruction, you can learn [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Common Essay Questions 101
Scholarships are an organization’s financial investment in students. They expect you to do well in school, represent them positively, and give back to your community. But, with so many applicants, how do they choose the winners? Often times, it boils down to the essay portion. Many scholarships have similar essay questions. FastWeb describes some common [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How to Write An Autobiographical Essay
“Writing an autobiographical essay is not hard, it just takes lots of work and revision. If you can write a successful essay, you’re well on your way to completing a competitive scholarship application.”
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