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Write the due date for the scholarship essay in your calendar. Think about whether your best works comes from lots of preparation, or if you do better under pressure. Create a schedule that is personalized to fit your needs, and give yourself at least 1 week for the delivery of the essay so you are sure to meet the deadline. For instance, you could give yourself 3 weeks to write the essay. The first week could be focused on researching and brainstorming your essay. In the second week, you could outline and write your essay. The final week could be devoted to editing and proofreading the essay. Give your essay a structure so that it is easy to read. It should include an introduction, body, and a conclusion. Make only 1 point per paragraph. In the introduction, you should include a thesis statement and tell the reader what you will show in the body of the essay. The body should include vivid examples and stories that highlight why you are the right fit for the scholarship. The conclusion should emphasize all of the connections between your experience and the organization's vision. In the body of your essay, use personal experiences and examples to illustrate your main points. Show the committee that you have experiences that are pertinent to the award. In each paragraph, include only 1 example or illustration. If the award is for a student from a rural background who shows promise as a community leader, show the committee that you match this description. Describe aspects of your rural upbringing and leadership work that help support your argument. Focus on your strengths. Remember to follow the formatting guidelines outlined in the scholarship application guide. If no formatting guidelines are outlined, use the following rules: 12 point Times New Roman font Double-spaced Margins of 1 inch (2.5cm) on the top, bottom, and sides of the page Because the committee will be reviewing potentially hundreds of essays, it is best to avoid well-worn phrases and quotations. Instead, stand out from the crowd by using your own words to express yourself and your fit for the award. Read your essay out loud. As you read, take a mental note of any passages that sound confusing or overly complex. Then, rewrite those passages and read the essay again. Notice any parts that could be more concise by cutting unnecessary words or phrases. Take time between drafts. For instance, give yourself at least an hour or even a day between drafts of the essay. No matter how confident you are in the quality of the essay, ask a friend or mentor to review it. They will almost certainly catch a few typos, unclear sections, and other issues that you'll have missed. Perhaps, for instance, a former teacher can give you helpful feedback. Print off your scholarship essay. With a colored pen or pencil, read each sentence and look for any typos or grammatical errors. Use spellcheck on your word processor. However, don't rely on spellcheck alone, since it may miss some mistakes. Mail or email your essay to the address included in the scholarship application guidelines. Cross your fingers and wait for their response! If you submit it early, it gives you more time to address any of their possible questions or concerns ahead of the deadline. Avoid submitting the essay too close to the deadline, since you could end up missing it.
Schedule your writing to meet the deadline. Outline your scholarship essay. Use personal examples to illustrate your main points. Follow the formatting guidelines. Avoid common sayings and cliches. Edit your scholarship essay for clarity and concision. Ask someone to read over your scholarship essay. Proofread your scholarship essay. Submit your essay to the committee.