Help/Advice on Scholarship Letter

[kempermentor]

> Chancie:
> 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!


Kemper now:
Schools are interested in your GPA but they are also interested what
you did to get it.  They are interested in how you attained your GPA
while still keeping up with your son's condition.  It shows commitment
and determination to your goals as well as flexibility and time
management skills which I would think is something any school would
value in a student.

FWIW, I work with youth on scholarships (as well as many other steps
towards independence).  

Kemper