There’s no single right way to start a scholarship essay, but there are a few techniques that will help you start strong:
Personal statement: Introduce yourself! Talk about the things you’re proud of accomplishing. Why you’re applying for the specific scholarship you’re applying to, and what you plan to do after you graduate college.
Thesis statement: Clearly state the main point or argument of the rest of your essay.
Tell a story: Start with an anecdote that demonstrates a quality you’re trying to highlight about yourself or your connection to the organization’s mission.
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