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Keira
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What is the best way to win scholarships?
How to find local scholarships? #Fall25
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Wong Loke Yuen
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Hi Keira. Good writing is a major part of winning scholarships. Even when scholarships focus on academics or activities, the essay is often what sets you apart from others with similar achievements. A strong essay uses specific examples from your life and explains what you learned from them.
Before you submit anything, you can ask a teacher or counselor to read over your essays and help you improve clarity and grammar. Also, choose recommendation writers who know you well and can talk about your character, effort, and growth.
It also helps to apply to many different scholarships. Don't focus only on big national ones, you may look for awards that fit your interests, experiences, or future goals. There are scholarships for students who like science, art, or public service. The more closely a scholarship matches your identity or plans, the better your chances.
Finding local scholarships is one of the easiest ways to improve your odds because fewer students know about them. You should start with your school counselor's office, they often keep a list of opportunities offered in your town or county. You can also look into community foundations or local nonprofits, which regularly offer scholarships as well. Good luck.
Before you submit anything, you can ask a teacher or counselor to read over your essays and help you improve clarity and grammar. Also, choose recommendation writers who know you well and can talk about your character, effort, and growth.
It also helps to apply to many different scholarships. Don't focus only on big national ones, you may look for awards that fit your interests, experiences, or future goals. There are scholarships for students who like science, art, or public service. The more closely a scholarship matches your identity or plans, the better your chances.
Finding local scholarships is one of the easiest ways to improve your odds because fewer students know about them. You should start with your school counselor's office, they often keep a list of opportunities offered in your town or county. You can also look into community foundations or local nonprofits, which regularly offer scholarships as well. Good luck.
Thank you so much!