Like interesting and well-written publications, there is an art to crafting effective scholarship applications which are easy to understand and hold the reader’s attention.
A polished scholarship recommendation is not difficult to achieve if you’ll just follow a few simple suggestions …
Educating Guidance Counselors
Do your homework—become familiar with the STAR Scholarship materials and updated information on the website. THEN, visit with high school guidance counselors and others who have frequent interaction with students. By providing information and eligibility criteria and answering their questions regarding the P.E.O. STAR Scholarships, you will enable these contacts to more accurately identify the most qualified students.
Getting To Know Your Applicant
Once you have found a potential applicant, spend time to get to know her. This time investment will pay dividends—allowing you to more thoroughly highlight her capabilities, accomplishments and potential for future success. Your chapter letter will be more compelling and a more personal reflection of her distinguishing characteristics.
Preparing Your Application Packet
Work with your applicant to ensure that her essay provides a clear and concise explanation of her future goals or career path. Help her showcase her innovativeness, leadership and accomplishments in complete, organized and legible activity charts.
When writing your chapter’s recommendation letter—don’t leave the trustees guessing! Include complete and detailed information that defines your student—outline her unique qualities, proven leadership ability and achievements. YOU have the firsthand knowledge, put it to work!
You’re ready…
Get set…Get going!
Before submitting your packet, review all required materials. Use the Chapter Checklist to ensure your packet is complete and ready to mail by the November 30 postmark deadline.
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P.E.O. STAR Scholarships – Named and Endowed Scholarships Endowed scholarships may be established in honor or memory of an individual or chapter. These are specially designated funds held in the P.E.O. Foundation. Take an interest in their dreams by investing in their futures! |
