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13 Things Admission Teams See in Great Grad School Applications
What are graduate admission officers looking for when reviewing applications? It's not all about grades. Here's what they expect to see in a grad student.
Graduate Scholarship for a Disabled Student
Applicant must have a disability and must submit application form, cover letter describing goals, statement of good standing, official transcripts with GPA, confidential recommendations, and essay. Master's level students must be enrolled in or accepted to a program ccredited by te American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Council on Academic Accreditation.
Max Award: $2,000
sponsored by American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, 18 years of age or older and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. To enter, students must submit their contact information, proof of enrollment, and a professional headshot. Additionally, an application must include an original essay of 500-1000 words addressing the sponsor's prompt.
Max Award: $1,000
sponsored by Schwartz Injury Law
Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys Scholarship
Applicants must be students pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies, or a student entering law school in the Fall 2024 semester. This scholarship application requires that students write an essay on a topic of their choice, related to an area of law that interests them. Essays should be between one and three pages in length.
Max Award: $500
sponsored by Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys
Doug Murphy Law Firm, Criminal Justice Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited law program within the United States, demonstrated interest in the criminal justice system, a United States residents or permanent citizens and 18 years of age or older. To enter, complete the application and submit a 500 word essay on how you hope to improve the criminal justice system.
Max Award: $1,000
sponsored by Doug Murphy Law Firm, P.C.
Chairish Design Your Future Scholarship
Applicants must be currently enrolled or enrolling at an accredited two-year, four-year or technical institution in the United States and pursuing a degree in the design and engineering-related fields. Students must be from an underrepresented or disadvantaged background such as a racial minority or disability, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and must submit an essay along with the application.
Max Award: $2,500
sponsored by Chairish
What Do Admission Counselors Look for in College Applications?
Students don't often know exactly what admission counselors are looking for on college applications. If you're wondering, here's the answer form an expert.
Do You Need to Spend Money on a College Counselor?
There's a lot of pressure with college apps and admission. A private counselor could help you with the process, so let's talk about the admission benefits.
Amazing Scholarships and Grants for Animal Lovers
Are you a Veterinary student, a rescue shelter volunteer, or just a big fan of domestic or wild animals? Then this list of college scholarships is for you!
ZeeMee: The Future of College Applications?
What's this see-me thing everyone's talking about? Learn about ZeeMee and what is has to do with your college applications.
How Can I Help My Graduate School Reference Writers?
You know you need great recommendation letters for your grad school applications, but what can you do to get the ball rolling? Check out our expert advice!
by Vivian Kerr
Applicant must be the child or grandchild of an active or deceased member of the American Postal Workers Union in good standing for at least one year preceding application or death. Selection is based upon academic record, personal qualifications, evidence of a commitment to an occupation, response to contemporary questions, and essay. Relatives of APWU elected National Officers are not eligible.
Max Award: $1,000
sponsored by American Postal Workers Union
Applicant must be a resident student of Ohio who demonstrates potential for superior academic work and outstanding leadership qualities. Selection depends on the candidate's potential to contribute both to the university's classroom and community, as well as the strength of academic record, extracurricular achievements, essay, and secondary counselor and teacher recommendations. Nominations will be made based on the regular Denison application.
Max Award: $44,000
sponsored by Denison University
Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must be a descendant of a veteran who served 90 or more days of active duty in the armed forces and having honorable discharge. Applicant must be a Missouri resident and use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university. Applicant must provide a copy of the discharge certificate for the veteran on whose the application is made and submit an essay.
Max Award: $500
sponsored by American Legion - Missouri
Brent Willis Green Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States, be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate a commitment to their education and career goals through coursework and extracurricular activities. To enter, complete the online application form and write an essay of 500-1000 words on a provided topic.
Max Award: $1,000
sponsored by Brent Willis Green Scholarship
High School Extracurriculars: What Impresses Admission Committees (and What Doesn’t)
Hoping to impress college admission committees with your extracurriculars? Here’s what they do and what they don’t want to see on your applications.
The Essential US College Admission Timeline for International Students
If you’re thinking about studying in the United States, here’s a list of exactly what you need to do to apply to a university—and when you need to do it!
Should I Disclose My Learning Disability on College Applications?
Disclosing your learning disability to colleges can be a hard step to take when you don't want to be defined by it. Here's why experts say it's a good idea.
3 Common Obstacles to a Successful Scholarship Search
Deserving students miss out on a lot of money each year because of three common obstacles in the scholarship search process. Here's how to overcome them!
by Jean O'Toole
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