Want to Pass The Scholarship? Here's How to Write an Essay That Impresses Reviewers!

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Getting a scholarship isn't just about high grades, it's also about being able to describe yourself, and convey your innovations or ideas well in an essay. It's a chance to show who you are, why you're worthy, and how you can contribute. Here are the steps to writing an interesting and memorable scholarship essay that you can try!

1. Research The Topic Before Writing

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Before you start writing, do in-depth research on the topic. You can start by reading books, journals, or articles from trusted sources. If your field of study is not directly related to the essay theme, try to find relevant viewpoints or you can also try to explore issues around you to find a connection between your personal experience and the topic to be discussed.

2. Create an Eye-Catching Titlte & Interesting Introduction

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The tittle and introduction are crucial parts of the essay. Many people underestimate these two parts, even though they determine whether the reviewer will be interested in reading to the end. Make sure your title isn't too long but is attention-grabbing and relevant to the content. Likewise, in writing the opening paragraph of the essay. Instead of writing a definition, it's better to open your paragraph by presenting a quote, for example, or presenting a fact, interesting data, or a short story that is relatable to your essay topic.

Apart from essays, don't forget to also prepare yourself for the scholarship interview stage. Here are some interview tips for you.

3. Offer Specific Inovation

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When drafting the content of your essay, make sure your ideas are different, but still specific, realistic, and easy to implement. If your essay demands innovative ideas, try to make sure that it can answer the following questions:

- What problem are you trying to solve?

- What is your innovation and how does it work?

- What makes your idea different from existing solutions?

- What are the challenges in implementation and how can they be overcome?

Additionally, if you are allowed to include supporting photos or illustrations, you can try adding them. These photos or illustrations can help essay reviewers to understand your innovation more clearly and prevent misconceptions. However, keep in mind that this photo is only a support so don't let the photo cover the content of your writing.

If you are more interested in video explanation, then you can watch my essay tips video based on my experience of getting a scholarship!

Conclusion

Writing a scholarship essay is not just about stringing words together, but also about how you can build a strong and convincing narrative. With thorough research, a catchy title and opener, a clear idea, and visual support, you can be sure that your chances of passing the scholarship selection will increase. 

Are you ready to write your essay? Let's start now! 😃

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