Scholarships

Helpful Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

  • Limiting it to 300 words or less (double-spaced), answer the question in a concise and compelling manner.
  • Focus primarily on your academic and career goals, indicating how past achievements, challenges/hardships you have overcome, or family influences are related to these goals.
  • Remember you must upload it to the General Scholarship Application
  • If you need assistance with your essay, the SCU Writing Lab is available to help. Please go to Tutoring Services to make an appointment.
Some of the scholarships listed below will require you to provide a reference letter.

  • Do not skip this step. Most scholarships require one (1) letter of recommendation. If you do not submit a letter of recommendation, your application will be incomplete and not be reviewed.
  • Each scholarship will specifically state who your letter of recommendation may come from, such as a current or former professor, instructor, or academic advisor – Someone who is able to evaluate your academic performance, motivation, personal strengths, and goals.  You might consider giving them some information about your accomplishments to assist them in the preparation.
  • Attach the required letters of recommendation with your application. You might consider giving them some information about your accomplishments to assist them in the preparation.
  • Be sure to thank the person for agreeing to write and submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf!
If you are selected for an award, a congratulatory email will be sent to you by the Office of Financial Aid.
Please contact the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@scuhs.edu