Scholarship essays are completely different from the essays you might be used to. You want to be personal, authentic, and concise—which may be exactly what you were taught not to do in English class. So how do you create a winning scholarship essay?

Watch the video below to learn the top four steps to scholarship essay writing.

We’ll also go over:

• How to stand out as a great candidate with your essay
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Examples of a winning scholarship essay
• A formula you can use to structure your essays

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