BERGSTROM SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY RUBRIC Criteria Descriptor Level 1 Pts Descriptor Level 2 Pts Descriptor Level 3 Pts Descriptor Level 4 Pts The writer attempts to address the guiding question/prompt, but does not include information about his/her faith and education in a thorough, comprehensive, or reflective manner. The essay’s content reflects basic organization, but transitions are unclear or missing. 4 The writer explains how his or her faith and education has informed his/her life’s journey. The essay demonstrates thoughtful reflection. 6 8 2 The essay reflects a logical, if predictable, organizational structure. Content is clearly organized, although transitions at times may be unclear. The writer uses relevant details to develop his/her ideas. 3 The writer clearly explains how his or her faith and education has informed his/her life’s journey. The writer reflects on the question in a meaningful and sincere manner. The writer presents ideas in clear and logical fashion. Ideas are organized to lead the reader easily through the writer’s train of thought, using clear transitions. 3 The writer uses significant and relevant details to develop his/her ideas. 4 Content The writer does not adequately address the guiding question/prompt. 2 Organization The essay is poorly organized, making ideas unclear for the reader. 1 Development The writing is underdeveloped and of ideas does not 1 The writer develops his/her ideas minimally; at times, the details included are not strong or relevant. 2 Clarity 1 The essay’s focus is unclear in one or more sections. Several points are unclearly expressed. 2 The essay maintains an overall focus on the subject and theme. There may be one or two points that are unclearly expressed. 3 The essay is clear and focused; the relationship between ideas and sections is articulated. All of the writer’s ideas are clearly expressed. 4 1 There are several significant errors of spelling or mechanics. 2 The writing is clear. There are no significant errors of spelling or mechanics. 3 The writing is articulate and use of language structure and mechanics reflect sophistication; the writing is lacking in mechanical errors. 4 Mechanics comprehensively address the question/prompt. The essay lacks focus. There are several areas where the lack of clarity makes it difficult for the reader to comprehend the writer’s overall message and ideas. The writing has multiple, obvious spelling and mechanical errors, making it difficult to comprehend easily. TOTAL (24 possible): 4 BERGSTROM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION RUBRIC Application Criteria Recommendation Transcript Church and/or community involvement LYONS participation Resume 0 Not submitted 2 Minimal recommendation 3 Recommends 4 Highly recommends Not submitted 1 Reluctant to recommend None Highly infrequent Minimal Good All records submitted, on time Strong None Highly infrequent Minimal Good Not submitted Strong Resume submitted TOTAL (20 possible):