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How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay

30 Essays That Won Over $3 Million in Scholarships

Gen Tanabe Kelly Tanabe

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SuperCollege LLC,US
14 May 2024
Examining the two basic components of scholarship competition-essays and interviews-this vital guidebook offers practical advice and real-life examples to guide students through the entire application process. A roundtable panel of judges and applicants supply inside information regarding the winning qualities sought after by award-giving organizations and tips for finding scholarships by using books, the internet, personal connections, and sources in the community.

With insight into the judges' criteria for a successful application, 30 previously awarded scholarship essays are thoroughly analyzed, from choice of topic to writing style. Revealing unique strategies for preparation and overcoming nervousness, this definitive resource also includes sample interview questions and answers.

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Imprint:   SuperCollege LLC,US
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   Tenth Edition
Dimensions:   Height: 228mm,  Width: 152mm, 
Weight:   297g
ISBN:   9781617601897
ISBN 10:   1617601896
Pages:   256
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
1 The Secret to Winning a Scholarship 2 How to Find Great Scholarships 3 Judges' Roundtable: Inside the Selection Process 4 How to Write a Money-Winning Essay 5 30 Money-Winning Essays 6 12 Essays That Bombed 7 Judges' Roundtable: The Scholarship Essay 8 Winning Interview Strategies 9 Interview Question and Answer Examples 10 Judges' Roundtable: The Interview 11 Final Thoughts Appendix A: Scholarships Anyone Can Win Index

Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe won more than $100,000 in merit-based scholarships to graduate from Harvard debt-free. They are the authors of 14 books including The Ultimate Scholarship Book, Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays and The Ultimate Guide to America's Best Colleges. They tour the country as speakers on college planning and live in Belmont, California.

Reviews for How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay: 30 Essays That Won Over $3 Million in Scholarships

"""An excellent guide for all students."" —School Library Journal ""A wealth of tips, tricks, techniques, advice, and useful strategies…absolute 'must-read' for anyone interested in competing for scholarship funds."" —Bookwatch ""Sound advice for the college bound."" —Paula Rohrlick, KLIATT"


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