Start your scholarship essay checklist
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Printable checklist
Brainstorm sheet
Write a few words in each box. Do not judge, just write.
| Topic | My words |
|---|---|
| What makes me want to go to college | |
| Something hard I got through | |
| Something I did well in school | |
| What I want to study and do after | |
| Why I need this money | |
| How I help my family or community | |
| (Optional) My immigration story |
The prompt asks: 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________
Word limit: ________ Deadline: ________
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