To help your student interview for college funding with confidence, here are some common scholarship interview questions with tips on how to answer them.
1. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
The best approach is to go over key points in their resume or transcripts that speak directly to what the scholarship is all about.
2. EXAMPLE OF A TIME YOU OVERCAME ADVERSITY
They want to know that your student has persevered during a difficult time, and the response doesn’t necessarily need to relate to their studies.
3. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS?
Involves your child considering where they want to be or what they want to have achieved in that time. Adding details is the key to a well-crafted answer.
4. HOW DO YOU PLAN ON SPENDING THE MONEY?
The best way to go about building a great answer to spending-related scholarship interview questions is to start with a solid budget.
5. WHY DO YOU DESERVE THIS AWARD?
Reaffirm the details that are most likely to set your child apart from the other candidates, helping them make a strong impression and, again, showing their “investment” will pay off!
(...And Avoid Student Loan Debt)