Filling out Scholarship Applications

Sometimes we are in a hurry. But sometimes being in a hurry can hurt our opportunities for being awarded scholarship money. So, prior to beginning any application, read the directions.

Did you know that applications can be thrown out because the essay was typed instead of handwritten or handwritten instead of being typed. Or the envelope was not the size stated on the directions. Or, and this is often student's biggest mistake, the essay didn't answer the question that was asked.

It isn't that organizations don't want you to get money. They just want to make sure they award the student who takes the time to complete their application correctly. Today's tip: Read the directions carefully. Then follow them. Money is out there, go and get it.