My Self
Start gathering material on yourself and build a file or resume.
1. Things to include:
a. Grade point average, class standing, courses selected (know area of study)
b. School and community activities (high school and college)
c. Honors or awards (high school or college)
d. Hobbies or interests
e. Work or volunteer experience-Special or unusual learning experiences
f. Talk with someone about what you've done. Many times what you think is insignificant could be valuable to put on an application.
g. Read a GOOD newspaper; broaden your global knowledge.
2. Continue to examine and refine your personal goals. You may be asked to write essays on these topics:
a. What are your educational and career goals?
b. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
3. Contact three individuals (generally faculty) to act as references. The best references generally come from instructors who have taught you recently, and better yet, have had you for more than one class. Check to see if they would be willing to write a letter of recommendation for you. Be sure to allow them at least two weeks (more is better) to prepare the recommendation and be sure to let them know what the deadlines are.
4. References: This part of your application carries a lot of weight; don't take it lightly!
a. Pick references who will give you a good recommendation. Ask them if they have any problems writing a letter for you.
b. If you have to choose, pick references who know you rather than those with prestige.
c. Pick references who will get their letters in on time.
d. Give them adequate information to write a good letter of recommendation. A copy of the scholarship application, your resume, etc.
Beginning Application Process
1. Start early. Most scholarship applications require one or more of the following: an application form, a personal essay (150-1,000 words), a copy of your academic transcript, and letters of recommendation. Allow at least one month to complete the process. For some, it may
1. Things to include:
a. Grade point average, class standing, courses selected (know area of study)
b. School and community activities (high school and college)
c. Honors or awards (high school or college)
d. Hobbies or interests
e. Work or volunteer experience-Special or unusual learning experiences
f. Talk with someone about what you've done. Many times what you think is insignificant could be valuable to put on an application.
g. Read a GOOD newspaper; broaden your global knowledge.
2. Continue to examine and refine your personal goals. You may be asked to write essays on these topics:
a. What are your educational and career goals?
b. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
3. Contact three individuals (generally faculty) to act as references. The best references generally come from instructors who have taught you recently, and better yet, have had you for more than one class. Check to see if they would be willing to write a letter of recommendation for you. Be sure to allow them at least two weeks (more is better) to prepare the recommendation and be sure to let them know what the deadlines are.
4. References: This part of your application carries a lot of weight; don't take it lightly!
a. Pick references who will give you a good recommendation. Ask them if they have any problems writing a letter for you.
b. If you have to choose, pick references who know you rather than those with prestige.
c. Pick references who will get their letters in on time.
d. Give them adequate information to write a good letter of recommendation. A copy of the scholarship application, your resume, etc.
Beginning Application Process
1. Start early. Most scholarship applications require one or more of the following: an application form, a personal essay (150-1,000 words), a copy of your academic transcript, and letters of recommendation. Allow at least one month to complete the process. For some, it may