10 Tips to Improve Your Scholarship Application Success
In 2010, representatives from the South Sound's three colleges spoke at a "scholarship summit"" organized by The Community Foundation. Their best advice for students seeking scholarships is outlined in the 10 tips below:
- Start Early! Applications, essays and letters of reference all take time.
- Have another person proofread all submission materials.
- Visit the admissions office(s) at the college(s) of your choice; or talk with one of their representatives.
- Ask questions!
- Read all application directions carefully—don’t make assumptions.
- Tailor your essays to the specific college/scholarship you are seeking. One size does NOT fit all.
- Use your essay to describe why you think you will be successful in the future
- If there are irregularities in your grade transcript, EXPLAIN them, e.g. our family moved across country, a close friend/relative passed away, you became very ill, etc.
- Help scholarship reviewers to know you as a person.
- Describe what you will bring to the college of your choice.
