Most scholarship applications require a written essay about your educational goals, career goals, and your financial situation. It's important that the essay be well-written and interesting to the reader. Do not merely prepare a list of factual data. Special attention to expressing your individuality is an important factor in evaluating your essay. Each application states the essay topic and the length of the essay.
Compositions are generally one page in length.
Some organizations require essays limited to 250 words and others require a three-page autobiography. It is important to convey clearly focused educational and career goals. Organizations and individual donors hesitate in awarding scholarships to students who have undecided goals. Student expense budgets are available at all college Financial Aid Offices. Obtain a copy either to enclose with your application or to quote the budget information in your essay.