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Enhancing Written Presentation Skills for Scholarships/Awards/Extra-curricular Activities. Content. 1. Tips on Filling Application Forms 2. Techniques on Introducing Yourself in an Essay 3. Techniques on Presenting Your Views/Plans in an Essay 4. Information on Scholarships/Prizes.
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Enhancing Written Presentation Skills for Scholarships/Awards/Extra-curricular Activities
Content 1. Tips on Filling Application Forms 2. Techniques on Introducing Yourself in an Essay 3. Techniques on Presenting Your Views/Plans in an Essay 4. Information on Scholarships/Prizes
1. Tips on Filling Application Forms • BeACCURATE in grammar and spelling • Be CONCISE and eliminate unnecessary details • Be SPECIFIC • Use ACTION VERB to summarize what you have done e.g. achieved, organized, publicized, coordinated, contributed, etc. • List out, QUANTIFY and PRIORITIZE your major achievements
Sample Format: Year@ Extra-curricular Activities/ Community Services xxxx - xxxx<Position>, <Organization> <Major Responsibilities/ Achievements> @ Present your activities/services in descending chronological order, if not specified.
Example YearExtra-curricular Activities/ Community Services xxxx - xxxx Chairman, xxxxx Society • Leaded a committee of 10 members to organize functions for 300 students - Organized an exhibition on "xxxxxxxxx" to promote xxxx among the public
2. Techniques on Introducing Yourself in an Essay • Strength – reliable, responsible, analytical, etc. • Skills – languages, social, sports, music, etc. • Hobbies/ Leisure • Personal development
3. Techniques on Presenting your Views/Plans in an Essay Use of “6 W/H" • What? • Why? • Where? • When? • Who? • How?
4. Where can you get information on Scholarships/ Prizes? • Visit SAO homepage: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/scholarship • Watch out for notices on SAO notice boards • Read the SAO notices via Student Portal Beware of thedeadlineandwhereyou should submit your application
Types of Scholarships Available Nomination (by academic department) vs Application (by student direct) • Scholarship (Academic achievements) • Scholarship (Non-academic achievements) • Travelling Scholarship • Overseas Scholarship • Exchange Scholarship • Scholarship for Hall Residents
Good Academic Performance is not enough, All-round Development is more important!