Oldham County Dollars for Scholars

Essay Guidelines

  • 1.      DO NOT put your name on the essay page or “within” the essay. This will disqualify you for any scholarship that requires an essay!!
     

    2.      Depending upon which scholarships you are applying for, you may be required to write three or more different essays. Specific requirements for each essay are listed below.
     

    3.      Each essay must be typed; maximum length for essay cannot exceed one side of a piece of paper. Use a standard font like Arial or Times New Roman in 11 point or 12-point size, with single line spacing.
     

    4.      Print ONE copy of each essay being submitted. You only need to send one copy of the essay even if you are applying for several scholarships that require that same essay.
     

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    A.    If the scholarship sponsor requires the GENERAL essay include these 3 parts:

     

    In your own words:

    o Tell us about yourself.

     

    o What are your long term goals (after college)?

    o Be creative!

     

    B.    If you are applying for the South Oldham High School scholarship:

     

    Based on your experiences at SOHS, give some advice to a current 8th grader entering SOHS as a freshman and how this student can make the most out of their high school experience. Include:

    o academics

    o extracurricular activities,

    o social opportunities.

     

     

    C.    If you are applying for the Pewee Valley Women’s Club scholarship:

     

    o  Tell us about yourself

    o  Why I would like the opportunity to receive the Pewee Valley
         Women’s Club scholarship.

     

     

    D.    If you are applying for the South Oldham Lions Club or the American Red Cross scholarship –write ONE essay and submit one copy“Volunteering within the community”

    o Why is it important to provide service to our local community?

    o What have you learned from being a volunteer?

    o Do you intend to volunteer after graduation?  Why/why not?

     

     

    E.    If you are applying for the Arts Association Oldham County scholarship:

     

    o Tell us about yourself

    o Why I chose this field

    o How I will use my talent to contribute to my community in the
        future.

    o What are your long term goals (after college)?

     

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