Thank you for subscribing! A recommendation letter may be requested when applying to colleges, applying to scholarships, or when applying for jobs. Having strong recommendation letters can make a big difference, so it’s important to understand how to ensure that your letters stand out. In the ideal scenario, your recommender should write the letter themselves. Yet, you might discover that the professors and mentors who you relate to the most are ALSO the ones with the least time. As a result, they may ask you to write the first draft yourself. In this post, we’ll go over some tips for…

Thank you for subscribing! A popular scholarship essay prompt is “Tell us about yourself.” This question is relatively open-ended, which may make it difficult to answer at first glance. What should I tell them about myself? My struggles, my goals, my passions…? These may all be fitting topics, depending on the scholarship. We’ll show you some scholarship essay examples about yourself, along with writing tips to guide you along the way. What they want to know about you As you prepare to write, think of the topics the scholarship committee would be interested in. These may include: Your current degree,…

Thank you for subscribing! In August 2024, ScholarshipOwl delved into learning more about how the youth vote may impact the results of the 2024 election. Two surveys were conducted: One survey investigated the issues that Gen Z voters care about the most, and also examined expected voting behavior; The other survey focused on how respondents identified themselves – as liberal or conservative. Given how close the 2024 election is expected to be, many predict that young voters will have a sizeable impact on the election – perhaps tipping the scales in Democratic candidate Kamala Harris’ direction. Recent polls support this:…

Thank you for subscribing! In September 2024, ScholarshipOwl continued its research regarding how Gen Z students pay for college. This month, we focused on their reliance on student loans and credit cards to help pay for college-related expenses. Unfortunately, three-quarters (75%) of respondents reported that they expect to take out loans to help pay for their college education, and more than one-third (37%) have a credit card they use to help pay for their expenses. Who participated in the survey? In September 2024, ScholarshipOwl surveyed 8,932 high school and college students on the ScholarshipOwl scholarship platform to learn more about…

Thank you for subscribing! Many scholarships are awarded based on financial need. In order to win these scholarships, you must explain the nature of your financial need. In the guide below, we’ll explain how to write these types of essays to increase your chances of winning. Check out these scholarship essay examples for financial need scholarships. How to write financial need scholarship essays Here are some tips for writing financial need scholarship essays: Maintain a positive tone throughout the essay. You do not want to come across as self-pitying. Focus on ways you learned and grew from past experiences –…

Thank you for subscribing! Many scholarship applicants often have to write a “How will this scholarship help you achieve your goals” essay. This gives the scholarship committee an understanding of how the scholarship will help students pursue their goals. Needless to say, the essay is very important for the scholarship application. This is where students can show off their personality. Students should make sure to write a unique composition which answers the essay question. Think About Your Goals It can be challenging to think about what your goals are after college. This is especially true if you haven’t decided on…

Thank you for subscribing! You’ve made it to your senior year of high school – congratulations are definitely in order! You are likely feeling a range of emotions like excitement and pride in how far you’ve come. But before you toss up your graduation cap and turn the tassel, you’ve got a busy and challenging year ahead.  It’s so easy to lose focus at this point and fall victim to senioritis. We get it! But senior year is an important year for your future, and you have many things to do before you can sit back and relax.  Heading into…