Help/Advice on Scholarship Letter

[sistermagpie]

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!

Magpie:
There are probably teachers on the list whose opinions will be more 
helpful than mine (I'm not a teacher), but it seems like your son's 
medical problems would be a great thing to talk about if you link them 
to your desire to study. You deserve the scholarship because you have 
the skills to succeed and the commitment and passion to see it through 
to help others like your son. It's personal, but totally relevent and 
not self-absorbed imo.

-m