{"id":8723,"date":"2011-02-23T12:26:13","date_gmt":"2011-02-23T12:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=8723"},"modified":"2023-07-21T00:22:20","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T00:22:20","slug":"personal-statements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/financial-aid\/scholarships\/merit-scholarships\/application-tips\/personal-statements","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship Essays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important part of every scholarship application is the personal statement or essay.  It&#8217;s your chance to make a case for why you are the most desirable candidate for the opportunity. Here are tips from a recent Personal Statement Writing Workshop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-slideshare wp-block-embed-slideshare\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\n    <div class=\"responsive-embed widescreen\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Personal Statement Writing 2014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/slideshow\/embed_code\/key\/tIySOzAHG77D2G\" width=\"427\" height=\"356\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;\" allowfullscreen> <\/iframe> <div style=\"margin-bottom:5px\"> <strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/slideshow\/personal-statement-writing-wkshop-2014\/37467701\" title=\"Personal Statement Writing 2014\" target=\"_blank\">Personal Statement Writing 2014<\/a> <\/strong> from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/ScholarshipsUWB\" target=\"_blank\">ScholarshipsUWB<\/a><\/strong> <\/div>    <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand what you are applying for: Why is the scholarship being offered and how do you fit the need?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a starter\/ template essay that includes your basic academic and personal information that you can later adapt to specific essay requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edit, proofread, and reread your essay multiple times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mention the name of the organization\/program that is offering the scholarship in your opening paragraph.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thank the scholarship committee for taking the time to consider your application at the end of your essay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acknowledge and address all criteria indicated in the essay prompt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain special circumstances in your financial situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide brief anecdotes and specific behavioral examples to illustrate your accomplishments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight what you have learned and how you are applying the learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"\/academic-support-programs\/wacc\">Writing and Communication Center<\/a> for help during all stages of your composition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Include a photo of yourself unless it is specifically requested as part of your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reveal too much personal information that is not relevant to the scholarship essay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recycle an essay without appropriately adapting the content to reflect the criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use slang, colloquialisms or assume that the reader will understand acronyms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exceed the designated essay length.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lie or misrepresent your achievements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait until the day before your scholarship application is due to begin drafting your essay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will not win every scholarship that you apply for, but your applications will become stronger and your chances for success will increase as you gain experience.<br>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writing Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writing and Communication Center<br> UW2-124<br> 425.352.5253 \n<p><a href=\"mailto:uwbwacc@uw.edu\">Contact<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Career Center<br> UW1-160<br> 425.352.3706\n<p><a href=\"mailto:career@uw.edu\">Contact<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/uwb.mywconline.com\/\">Make an Appointment <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:uwbms@uw.edu\">Contact Us <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal Statement The most important part of every scholarship application is the personal statement or essay. 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