How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay: 30 Essays That Won Over $3 Million in Scholarships [Paperback]

Gen Tanabe (Author), Kelly Tanabe (Author)

Book Description

Series: How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay | Publication Date: September 1, 2009

Examining the two basic components of scholarship competition—essays and interviews—this vital guidebook offers practical advice and real-life examples to guide students through the entire application process. A roundtable panel of judges and applicants supply inside information regarding the winning qualities sought after by award-giving organizations and tips for finding scholarships by using books, the internet, personal connections, and sources in the community. With insight into the judges' criteria for a successful application, 30 previously awarded scholarship essays are thoroughly analyzed, from choice of topic to writing style. Revealing unique strategies for preparation and overcoming nervousness, this definitive resource also includes sample interview questions and answers.

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About the Author

Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the authors of 1001 Ways to Pay For College, Accepted! 50 Successful Business School Admission Essays, Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays, Adult Students, Get Free Cash for College, Get into Any College, How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay, and Sallie Mae How to Pay for College. They live in Belmont, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Supercollege, Llc; Third edition edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932662375
• ISBN-13: 978-1932662375
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,088 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the authors of 1001 Ways to Pay For College, Accepted! 50 Successful Business School Admission Essays, Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays, Adult Students, Get Free Cash for College, Get into Any College, How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay, and Sallie Mae How to Pay for College. They live in Palo Alto, California.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on Scholarships, December 27, 2010

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This review is from: How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay: 30 Essays That Won Over $3 Million in Scholarships (Paperback)

I bought these for some kids that really needed it. I like how they show you winning and losing essays; they also show why or how each essay won or lost--brilliant strategy. Some of my kids at the school I donated it to have already won thousands in scholarships.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars High School Resource, October 12, 2008

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This review is from: How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay: 30 Essays That Won Over $3 Million in Scholarships (Paperback)

I purchased this book for WCHS: The Writing Center. It is an excellent resource for students and staff with dependents heading off to college. The examples of essays and responses are particularly helpful.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, and alot of good ideas, September 8, 2011

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This review is from: How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay: 30 Essays That Won Over $3 Million in Scholarships (Paperback)

I use parts of this book, in a scholarship workshop that I conduct at my workplace. It has very good ideas, and some good scholarship sites. It is worth every penny