What to put in a Scholarship Essay

Part I:  Personal Information (Include some or all)

Ÿ Name

Ÿ Age (Birthday)

Ÿ Where Born

Ÿ Where Lived

Ÿ Where Live Now

Ÿ Family

Ÿ       Parents, Siblings, Spouse, Children

Ÿ Who You Admire Most

Ÿ Travels

Ÿ Things You Enjoy

Ÿ Things You Don’t Enjoy

Ÿ Favorite Sports, Activities, Hobbies, Interests

Ÿ Favorite Movies, TV Shows, Singers, Actors, Musical Groups

Ÿ Favorite Foods/Beverages

Part II:  Educational/Work History

A.  Educational

Ÿ Elementary

Ÿ       Strengths

Ÿ       Weaknesses

Ÿ       Honors/Achievements

Ÿ High School

Ÿ       Strengths

Ÿ       Weaknesses

Ÿ       Honors/Achievements

Ÿ College

Ÿ       Strengths

Ÿ       Weaknesses

Ÿ       Honors/Achievements

Ÿ       Degree Program

B.  Work

Ÿ Full Time

Ÿ Part Time

Ÿ Summer Employment

Ÿ Volunteer Work

Ÿ Community Involvement

Part III:  Goals/Dreams

Ÿ Short Term

Ÿ Long Term

Part IV:  What Attending Tribal College Means To You

Ÿ Be Positive

Ÿ Culture/Traditions?