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How long should a general scholarship essay be?

iNsTaNt pUdDiNhEaD - 2008-03-01 17:40:25 - Financial Aid

How many words is normally expected in a scholarship essay? I have a lot to say, but don't want to make it excessive in length. How long of an essay would a scholarship committee expect?

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It depends on what the topic and instructions are. Different scholarships ask for different lengths. Some might even ask you to incorporate your answers to certain questions/guidelines in your essay. Short essays are usually 250 words. Most essays are 500 words (similar to college essays). Longer essays are 600 to 1000 words. But don't write more than 1,000 words unless the instructions specifically tell you to write more than 1,000 words OR you are entering a research paper scholarship competition. Don't forget to double space your essay so your reader will have an easier time reading your essay. Good luck!

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Usualy at my school (high school) about 300 words

Ummmmmm............... I suggest 3 to 4 pages min.5 to 6 pages max

Two pages, double spaced. Not sure what word count that would bring you to, but that should do it. :) Three Kids in College

For some, they prefer a one pager, 1 1/2 spaced essay. make sure you include only the relevant and make it straight to the point.

It depends on what the topic and instructions are. Different scholarships ask for different lengths. Some might even ask you to incorporate your answers to certain questions/guidelines in your essay. Short essays are usually 250 words. Most essays are 500 words (similar to college essays). Longer essays are 600 to 1000 words. But don't write more than 1,000 words unless the instructions specifically tell you to write more than 1,000 words OR you are entering a research paper scholarship competition. Don't forget to double space your essay so your reader will have an easier time reading your essay. Good luck!