[HPFGU-OTChatter] Help/Advice on Scholarship Letter

[Melanie]

I'm a little confused as to what is appropriate to include in a scholarship application letter. They want us to answer the question "Why should you be considered for a scholarship? I am concerned with how to balance personal and academic information. I don't want it to read like resume, but when they discuss candidates I do want them to remember my 3.89 GPA and that I'm on the Dean's List. I am going to school to be an RN, so I was wondering if it would be too personal to talk about my son's medical problems, or if that could help them understand why I want to be a nurse and that I am committed to accomplishing that goal? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Chancie

I was always told to talk about what is personal to you.  I know that when I start applying to graduate school this fall I'm going to talk about my experiences with congenital heart disease.  I think that talking about your son and how it has impacted your career goals would be an excellent topic.  However, I know that there are school administrators and professors on this list that would probably tell you something different.  LOL
   
  ~Melanie

       
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