Q Instructions Write a 500 word essay that can be tailored for scholarships both now and in the future. After completing your essay, you will be sharing this essay with a peer for review. In order to be both useful and effective (you can use this essay to apply for scholarships),please focus on the following things: 1. Introduce yourself: Keep it real, talk about your background, your hobbies, things that other folks find interesting about you. o Basics like where you were born / raised o Family information (did your parents or siblings attend college?) o Major events of your life o What are some great adjectives that describe you? 2. Write it in third person: This allows you to use your full name in the bio; this keeps the reader in mind of you while they are reading. 3. Write it like a story, not a shopping list: Tell them about you in a way that they will want to read more. o Tell stories of how you started your hobby or sport o Tell stories of your accomplishments: when and where you won that award o Include your favorite story regarding community work you do or a club you are involved in o Include life events that changed or shaped you and your ambitions 4. Include reasons why you want (need) the scholarship. 5. Edit, edit, and edit again: Use spell check, have your professor proofread it, make sure it makes sense. Due Date Sunday, 11:59 p.m., CT. Rubric LE100 Unit 5 Scholarship Essay Rubric LE100 Unit 5 Scholarship Essay Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletion Did the student participate in the activity as assigned? Did the student fulfill all parameters of the assignment? 10 to >0.0 pts Full Completion Student fulfilled all assigned elements of the activity. 0 pts No Completion Student did not complete the activity. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Habits of Mind: Effective Communication Did the student use principles of effective communication? 20 to >18.0 pts Outstanding Student demonstrates a thorough understanding of how to use effective communication strategies. 18 to >14.0 pts Developing Student demonstrates a developing understanding of effective communication strategies. 14 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Student has not demonstrated an understanding of how to use effective communication strategies. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHigher Education Culture Did the student explain how the scholarship will help them meet their higher education goals? 20 to >18.0 pts Outstanding Student effectively explained how the scholarship will help the meet their higher education goals. 18 to >14.0 pts Developing Student began to explain how the scholarship will help the meet their higher education goals, but could develop their points further. 14 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Student has not explained how the scholarship will help the meet their higher education goals. 20 pts Total Points: 50 PreviousNext