Tips on Completing Scholarship Applications

Completing a scholarship application often requires thoughtful planning and preparation.  While scholarship criteria will vary, there are many common things you will be asked to provide when completing a scholarship application.  Among these are a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and more.  The following links lead to pdf documents of tips on completing scholarship applications, and we are providing them here as a resource to students.  We encourage you to read through this information as your prepare to complete your scholarship application(s):

Click here to download the new (8/09) "Private Scholarships Frequently Asked Questions" to assist you in preparing to apply for scholarships!

The following information is provided in the Scholarship Application Workshops sponsored by the Phoenix College Honors Program each semester.  It is also available for download here, in PDF format. Feel free to download and print it (and tell your friends!).


Personal Statement Worksheet  An excellent tool for getting it all on paper and tips for getting help.

Definition of a Personal Statement by Toler.

Recommendation Letters Worksheet  Use this to "cultivate" your recommenders.

Student Profile  Use this to help your recommender remember who you are.

Application Checklist  This will help make sure your application is complete.

Scholarship Manager Workshop September 2009.