How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay
Including 30 Essays That Won over $3 Million in Scholarships
Belmont, CA : SuperCollege, [2009]
Format: Ebook
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Edition: Third edition.
Description: 1 online resource (xii, 256 pages)
Examining the two basic components of scholarship competition--essays and interviews--this vital guidebook offers practical advice and real-life examples to guide students through the entire application process. A roundtable panel of judges and applicants supply inside information regarding the winning qualities sought after by award-giving organizations and tips for finding scholarships by using books, the internet, personal connections, and sources in the community. With insight into the judges' criteria for a successful application, 30 previously awarded scholarship essays are thoroughly analyzed, from choice of topic to writing style. Revealing unique strategies for preparation and overcoming nervousness, this definitive resource also includes sample interview questions and answers.
Contents:
The secret to winning a scholarship -- Where to find great scholarships -- Judges' roundtable : inside the selection process -- Essay writing workshop -- 30 winning scholarship essays -- 12 essays that bombed -- Judges' roundtable : the scholarship essay -- Winning interview strategies -- Real interview questions & answers -- Judges' roundtable : the interview -- Final thoughts.
Subjects:
Scholarships.
College applications -- United States.
Universities and colleges -- United States -- Admission.
Exposition (Rhetoric)
Scholarships.
College applications -- United States.
Universities and colleges -- United States -- Admission.
Exposition (Rhetoric)
ISBN:
9781932662818
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"Previous editions: copyright c2006, 2002 under the title: Money-winning scholarship essays and interviews"--Title page verso.
"You can win or lose a scholarship with your essay. Learn how to write an essay that wins. Step-by-step instructions on how to craft a winning scholarship essay and ace the interview. Get valuable advice from actual scholarship judges and winners. This book is a 'must have' for high school and college students who want to learn how to win scholarships.""."
Electronic resource.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-242) and index.
Description based on print version record.
"You can win or lose a scholarship with your essay. Learn how to write an essay that wins. Step-by-step instructions on how to craft a winning scholarship essay and ace the interview. Get valuable advice from actual scholarship judges and winners. This book is a 'must have' for high school and college students who want to learn how to win scholarships.""."
Electronic resource.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-242) and index.
Description based on print version record.