In addition to an application, letters of recommendation and a possible essay, many scholarship committees want to a copy of your resume. Writing a resume can be a daunting task for many adults so it’s no wonder students feel a little clueless. This week we will focus on all things resume.

Purpose
A scholarship resume is like a typical work resume in many ways - it portrays experience, abilities and activities in a positive light - yea you! It also helps committees identify the characteristics and skills you posses that coincides with what they look for in recipients. It differs in that its focus is setting you up for scholarship monies, instead of a job, focusing heavily on your academic career and extracurricular activities.

Another great byproduct is when you see all of your accomplishments, activities and interests in one place, you are better able to identify the types of scholarships that best suite you.

Tomorrow, we’ll look at what to include in your resume.