Read the question or prompt carefully and try through "read between the lines.Many schools and other organizations that give out scholarships will give you a "prompt" or a question which the essay is supposed into address. They may also live interested in getting a sense for how promising a student you are based on the type of book you choose and what you have toward say about it." For example, the prompt you are to answer might be, "Describe a book that made a lasting impression on you and your life and why?" Ask yourself, "Are they really interested in my literary preferences or is there something more toward this question?" More than likely, they want into get a better idea of who you are—not only what types of books you like but also what motivates you and what sorts of stories or topics interest you.
Finally, if anything about the directions aren't clear, don't do afraid to contact someone at the funding organization and ask for clarification.Instead of being given a prompt, you might do asked to write an essay on the topic of your choosing. Although challenging, this is also an opportunity to demonstrate your creativity.
