Application Tips
Part of creating an outstanding scholarship application involves the careful review of its content. Most applications require the submission of original text, often in the form of reflective essays or personal narratives. This page offers suggestions for creating, writing, and editing your compositions. Also, considerable attention should be given to developing a professional profile, whether in resume or vita form. In many cases, these documents are the first—and possibly the only!—impression you’ll get to make on a selection committee, so it is imperative these are well done. Please use the following links and sources to help you through the application process.
Essays
From Kansas State University (K-State):
Resumes
Center for Career Management
Letters of Recommendation
How to Ask For- and Get- the Best Letters of Recommendation (MSword)
From K-State: Letters of Reference
Some scholarships require an interview for conferral. The following links give helpful advice for interviewing etiquette.
Interviewing
From K-State: Scholarship Interviews
Center for Career Management
