Scholarship Essay Examples

In 2010, Professor Agnes Binagwaho advocated for vaccination against cervical cancer in Rwanda. As a result, about 130,000 girls in resource limited settings had life protection. Girls’ lives transformed and health equity was demonstrated. Agnes’s leadership inspired other African countries to pursue health agenda despite...

My name is Abraonna Talia Williams, this is 250 word essay on why I deserve a scholarship. I’ve always believed in the importance of education since I was a child. There are some things about myself that I am certain of, including my insatiable hunger...

Since its advent, the Miss America pageant has been beset by controversy. The organization has been an institution of American culture for nearly a century, one throughout which the pageant has garnered accusations of racism, sexism, and nationalist chauvinism. The role of Miss America, however,...

I am applying for Sheila (Angus) Cecchetto Award. I am an international student, originally from Egypt. I am currently enrolled in 6 Engineering courses in third year Biomedical Engineering at Ryerson University. I won’t claim that my credentials will blow away competition. However, I have...

I am writing to request that I be considered for the Wounded Warriors Canada Veterans Child Post Secondary Scholarships. To assist you in making an informed decision on my eligibility, I feel it is important to tell you about myself, my family and why I...

Scholarship about Moroccan cinema is arguably scarce despite the steady growth in thenumber and quality of films produced over the last two decades. For this reason alone,Valérie Orlando’s latest book is a welcome introduction to a burgeoning and extremelydiverse tradition of filmmaking whose social history...

Books have always been a huge part of my life. Action, comedy, horror, you name it I will read it. I like to think of life as a book because we all face different genres in our lives and we write books one page at...

First of all, I would like convey my sincere gratitude to the scholarship committee for the opportunity in furnishing my reasons to apply for Karen Napier scholarship. In my view this esteemed scholarship is not only a financial assistance but also a very important contributing...

When I was ten-years old I was interviewed by the local news station for creating a very popular lemonade stand. The reason the lemonade stand was so popular was that I would blend fresh local fruit on the spot to provide a unique thirst-quenching treat....

Grades are used in every academic course, yet the purpose and value of them differ significantly for every individual, including both teachers and students. Instead of grades being used to measure and report to a student their ability to learn and comprehend certain concepts, they...