Writing a Personal Essay for Scholarships: A Step-by-Step Guide by Callie Kitchen, Summaries of Technical English

Download Writing a Personal Essay for Scholarships: A Step-by-Step Guide by Callie Kitchen and more Summaries Technical English in PDF only on Docsity! Writing the Personal Essay Columbia College Workshop Callie Kitchen WHY IT MATTERS This is your chance to let the Scholarship Committee or Donor know your educational and career goals, why you have selected your stated major and career goal, your life experiences which have influenced this decision, and your anticipated role in society after your career goal has been achieved. PAST PRESENT FUTURE INTRODUCTION Be creative, try not to start your essay with, “My name is John Doe and I am applying for this scholarship.” BE HONEST WRITE FROM THE HEART GRAB THE AUDIENCE’S ATTENTION You can always come back to the introduction after you write the body paragraphs. BODY PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE DON’T DWELL GIVE DETAILS CREATE A SCENE CONCLUSION 1. Express gratitude to the Donor or reviewing committee for taking the time to read and review your application and for providing financial assistance to students. 2. Explain how the scholarship funds will help you if you are awarded the scholarship. 3. Mention how you will give back to society or the community. 4. Complete the circle by re-stating something from your introduction.