When you are applying for a scholarship, you will face a number of requirements that can vary from essays to tests and interviews. While most of these requirements seem quite straightforward, some of them can get quite creative. For example, the essay writing requirement for a scholarship in New York is quite different to that of a scholarship in London. As part of the New York application process, you will have to write a 1000-word essay on a chosen subject. First-time applicants for this program will be given an outline of the topic and asked to craft an essay within these limits. In London, you will have to write a full length magazine style article (3,000 words) on a chosen subject. You will also be given some topic suggestions and asked to create an article around these themes. At the end of the day, both of these types of essays will help the Admissions Committee understand your thought process which is essential for any kind of logical reasoning. However, there is a difference in how the two essays will be graded which can affect your entire application. Here is an overview of the difference:
The Importance Of Each Type Of Essay
As mentioned earlier, the New York scholarship essay requires only 1000 words and is more of a narrative essay on a chosen topic. Students have to describe the story behind the writing of the essay (where it came from), give examples of how they have used the knowledge and skills they have gained through the program to develop professionally, and conclude by proposing ways in which the program can contribute to the community. In comparison, the London article requires 3,000 words and is a platform for the student to expound on their opinions on various subjects. It should be noted that the topic area for both of these types of assignment is completely open-ended and can be almost anywhere. However, the opinions that you express in the article are restricted to those related to the topic area.
As for the tests and interviews, these will all be multiple-choice questions and you will have to choose the best answer(s). For the record, most of the questions on the scholarship tests are of this type and can be quite tricky. With regards to the interviews, these are usually a combination of case studies and essay writing. You will have to craft a short essay (usually 500 words) on a topic that is related to the field of study and demonstrate how you have gained knowledge and skills through past experiences. In most instances, the interview will be conducted by email.
Grade Scale For The Two Types Of Essay
When the New York scholarship department receives your application, they will give you an overall score based on the complexity of your essays and the overall quality of the work. For instance, a score of 7 would mean that, while the essays were of a high quality, the topic area was quite broad and you did not focus on any one thing in particular.
The London scholarship will be based on your overall score on the test. You will have to score at least a 7.5 on the test to be considered for the scholarship. In this case, your score on the essay writing component will be used as a separate grade with an importance of its own. This will depend on the quality of the writing as well as the topic area that you have chosen. A score of 7.5 would indicate that your essays were of a high quality and the topic of the essay was also relevant to the field of study. If the score is lower than this, you will be ineligible for this kind of funding.