Application Letter Academic Scholarship

Committees often look for such things in a candidate as well: Knowledge of chosen field, carefulness of work Motivation, enthusiasm, seriousness of purpose Creativity, originality, ingenuity of problem solving Ability to plan and carry out research, organization Ability to express thought in speech and writing Maturity, emotional stability, ability to withstand stress and face challenges Leadership skills Self-reliance, initiative, independence, adaptability Responsibility Ability to work well with others Growth potential, desire to achieve, dedication to goals Members of the Selection Committee: Opening: Houses the reason for the letter, the specifics of your application, umbrella statement for rest of letter.. Spelling errors Even ONE spelling error can doom your application Remember, if you do not take the time to spell-check your application, the judges won t take the time to read it Action Words Accelerated Accomplished Achieved