Bellingham
2016 Enrichment Scholarship Program
THE ESSAY
Please choose ONE of the following topics for your essay of 200-300 words:
(a) We know you may not be ready right now to select a definite future career,
but even so you probably have an idea of what might be your “dream job”. Tell us
about it, and why it appeals to you. What are you doing to prepare yourself for that
future? How will the summer program you selected help you achieve this goal? If
the summer program has nothing to do with your future goals, that’s OK, but then
also tell us why you wish to attend this particular program.
--or-(b) Describe something you have experienced which made a change in your
life—this might be an event you observed or took part in, an obstacle you faced and
overcame, a talent you developed, or a relationship you fostered. How did it change
you? Does this have anything to do with why you selected the summer program you
did? Tell us about that. If it did not, that’s OK, but then also tell us why you wish to
attend this particular program.
NOTE:
(1) Put your name on the top of the page. You may use a computer or
handwrite your essay, the choice is yours.
(2) Indicate whether your essay is in response to (a) or (b)
(3) Think carefully about what you are going to write. We want to hear your
personal voice telling us something about yourself and/or your life, and why
you are interested in the summer program you selected. However, we will also
be scoring your ability to write an essay. Part of writing an essay is
proofreading and fixing errors. Find someone who will read your essay for
clarity, and help you correct any grammar or spelling errors before you submit
your application to us!
Thank you and good luck!
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