Scholarship Essay Outline I. Introductory Sentence a. State your name. b. State the name of the scholarship for which you are applying. II. Educational Objectives and Career Goals a. Identify your major. b. Explain why you selected it. c. How will this degree impact your career plans? d. What are your future plans? III. Brief Background a. Tell about yourself. b. How did you get to where you are today? c. What is important to you? d. Give concrete examples that reflect your character and your strengths. e. Include extracurricular interests: volunteer work, hobbies, things that make you stand out or are unusual. IV. Need a. Why do you need a scholarship? b. How will it make a difference to you? V. Conclusion a. Wrap it up with a couple of sentences b. The ending should make your essay feel finished c. You can include how your education so far has made a difference to you d. You can thank the committee e. Avoid an ending that is too lofty or idealistic (I plan on changing the world when I finish.)

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