Recording of the 2023-2024 Scholarship Writing Workshop
Want to get ahead? Check out last year's writing workshop by Professor Odegaard!
You can watch the recording here: 2023-2024 Scholarship Workshop Recording
You can download the PowerPoint here: 2023-2024 Scholarship Workshop PowerPoint
Scholarship Essay Writing and Application Workshop
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
The workshop will be in a hybrid format. You will be able to attend in-person or via Zoom.
In-Person Location: CI 159
In-Person Registration; RVSP by April 17th or until full (capacity is 48): https://forms.office.com/register
Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/
Lunch is provided to those who register to be at the workshop in-person.
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Bring a full draft of the essay to the workshop! If you are participating on Zoom, swing by the Financial Aid Department in the SS building to show us your draft. We will be cross-referencing your name with the attendance list on Zoom.
What should I bring on the day of the event?
- A copy of your draft, physical or on your device
- A device to access the application
2024-2025 Scholarship Writing Prompt
Prompt
Please submit a formal essay detailing your academic goal(s) and how receiving a scholarship will help you accomplish your goal(s).
- Describe any barriers (life experiences and/or hardships) to higher education that you have or are facing.
- Detail any community service and leadership experiences you have.
- Include your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and any other relevant information.
Your response must be between 250-1000 words
2024-2025 Scholarship Writing Expectations
Your scholarship essay will be evaluated using the following writing expectations:
Thesis
The thesis...
- is original, focused, and fully addresses the prompt.
- can be traced throughout the essay.
- is proven/demonstrated by the end of the essay.
Organization and Structure
- has seamless transitions between and within body paragraphs, from subtopic to subtopic.
- of the essay builds upon itself and works to create an impactful conclusion.
Use of Evidence
- is fully contextualized for the readers.
- utilized in the essay offers specific and personal evidence that is relevant to the prompt.
Argument and Connections
- demonstrates a thorough understanding of the prompt.
- shares relevant and deep insights while examining their evidence.
- makes connections throughout the essay that are explicit.
- explains the your own thinking and the implications for the future.
Audience, Language, and Grammar
- is written with a professional and academic audience in mind, which is reflected in the language.
- has little to no grammatical errors.