How to Write a Scholarship Essay in 7 tips | Tarek Ali

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  • čas přidán 19. 07. 2024
  • Summer has begun and it's time to start preparing for this year's scholarships! I am going to be giving academic tips every Tuesday to help my taebies get a full ride like me! Go to my channel, press discussions, and post a comment to give suggestions of videos or help you may need!
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Komentáře • 175

  • @Nehj-ul-Balagah110
    @Nehj-ul-Balagah110 Před 6 lety +273

    telling the tips are easy but writing a essay is really a herculean task

    • @Vishal006
      @Vishal006 Před 6 lety +3

      yup

    • @AbdulMajeed-kt6gj
      @AbdulMajeed-kt6gj Před 5 lety

      Letter to your ft

    • @AbdulMajeed-kt6gj
      @AbdulMajeed-kt6gj Před 5 lety

      8hi well

    • @dominikdevin2110
      @dominikdevin2110 Před 2 lety

      i dont mean to be so offtopic but does someone know of a method to get back into an instagram account?
      I was stupid forgot my account password. I would love any help you can give me

  • @alexanderlisa100
    @alexanderlisa100 Před 6 lety +371

    I received the scholarship. Thank you!

  • @umling859
    @umling859 Před 4 lety +187

    Thank you I just found out I got in on a scholarship to one of the best schools in my country, I can’t stop crying 😪😪

  • @wackywally69420
    @wackywally69420 Před 4 lety +202

    it really sucks writing essays about your own achievements when you dont really feel like you have had any. for me, i could talk about academic achievments, but most scholarships in my country are about community involvement and leadership, and i just haven't had those opportunities. what would i even write about?

    • @jacksonaugust9152
      @jacksonaugust9152 Před 3 lety +13

      I 100% feel you on this!

    • @donnashreeingti1597
      @donnashreeingti1597 Před 3 lety

      That's me too, I feel like others tell that little things matter but I don't appreciate myself n I never had leadership opportunities even when I became a prefect of my house or smtg.

    • @detroitpistonsplayoffs
      @detroitpistonsplayoffs Před 2 lety +3

      Lie

    • @nohemimartinez4499
      @nohemimartinez4499 Před 2 lety +4

      Someone told me that it would be okay to lie if you write about something that you would like to do even though you haven't had the chance to do so. Like you can write about how you have done community service at a library, even if you haven't, but you know you would do it or you are planning to do it eventually. I think it would work fine for "small" contributions but I would not recommend lying about any other "big" events like saying a loved one has past away, or someone you know has a severe illness.

    • @shampoo768
      @shampoo768 Před 2 lety +2

      This is where creative thinking comes in. A good answer is there, you just need to be creative. Creative solutions to a problem shows ingenuity.

  • @dahliarichards2751
    @dahliarichards2751 Před 2 lety +9

    Thank You ! I received 4 scholarships and the last was a full scholarship. I got double tuition in my first year and I’m now going into second year. You helped me!

  • @shampoo768
    @shampoo768 Před 2 lety +16

    For difficult questions that you can't answer, develop unique answers. Start strong. Be likeable. Revise, revise, revise.
    Something that helps me with writing is just to start writing and don't worry about grammar or syntax. Either that or record yourself answering the question just talking about anything and review the recording.

  • @zaggity
    @zaggity Před 4 lety +81

    I read a tumblr post once that said, "If you're writing an essay, just imagine yourself as a pompous high-aristocratic elf monologuing about your accomplishments with pompous bullshit language" and that has stuck on me like bubblegum on hair for years

  • @wackywally69420
    @wackywally69420 Před 4 lety +5

    but the thing about leadership really helped me, because i have never had an actual opportunity for "leadership" in that i have never been in any physical position to lead, but the idea that the smaller things like just influencing a friend counts is really amazing to me. thanks

  • @dipno6607
    @dipno6607 Před 7 lety +294

    This might be too much to ask for, but do you still have any old essays or essay samples you could share? Just to have as an example XD

    • @nguyenthu911
      @nguyenthu911 Před 6 lety +24

      agreed! this will be very practical and helpful

    • @daddyamadi8185
      @daddyamadi8185 Před 5 lety +6

      Terrificat agreee

    • @tugger
      @tugger Před 5 lety +21

      A plagiarist. No scholarship for you

    • @azebnebiyu8143
      @azebnebiyu8143 Před 4 lety +9

      @@tugger im dead ash

    • @miaa1762
      @miaa1762 Před 4 lety +50

      @@tugger huh? it isn't. i think the person just wanted to get a feeling of how they should write their own essay (:

  • @YenYen-in8wr
    @YenYen-in8wr Před 6 lety +46

    this genuinely helped A LOT!! thank you so much!!

  • @tiffanymontgomery9173
    @tiffanymontgomery9173 Před 6 lety +6

    Ok I'm only halfway through the video and I can already say this is the most inspiring scholarship advice I have ever gotten. Thank you so much for making this! (and shoutout to a fellow QPOC

  • @sentinelmya
    @sentinelmya Před 7 lety +60

    Bro i freaking love you, i only watched 2 videos (this being the 2nd) 😂 Ima subbie now

  • @ItsJustDaria
    @ItsJustDaria Před 3 lety +6

    I used your tips for my application! & I received the scholarship today! Thank you 🙏 ❤️

  • @satyabeee
    @satyabeee Před 4 lety +2

    This video is so great. I wonder how helpful has youtube become in everything❤️.
    kudos to youtube and the amazing creators.👍🏻

  • @ZayBeatztm88
    @ZayBeatztm88 Před 5 lety +11

    i literally started off the first sentence f my essay with the answer lol but once i revised and started talking about something else the ords started coming to me thankyou so much

  • @just_tammy
    @just_tammy Před rokem

    I love how your video shows people to highlight what they already have rather that try and do things to fit the criteria.

  • @Uncommonsensse
    @Uncommonsensse Před 4 lety +7

    Love your insights! Totally agree 💯 that your struggles make you stand out, as long as execution is uplifting instead of victimizing.

  • @luckyl850
    @luckyl850 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you!! I’ve been anxious about writing my essays & I just woke up and saw this! Thank you so much for the motivation and tips!!!!

  • @simplymaci
    @simplymaci Před 6 lety +4

    Thank you so much for this! I have a few scholarship essays due in a couple weeks and these really helped!

  • @rutha4344
    @rutha4344 Před 4 lety +1

    Great Job Tarek! Pretty much beautiful the way everything was explained! Cheers!

  • @thatfishgirl
    @thatfishgirl Před 6 lety +5

    Thank you so much! I feel more confident in my essay writing abilities.

  • @angelshart4u388
    @angelshart4u388 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done, young King! Your video is full of amazing, accurate, and helpful information and tips. I look forward to seeing your greatness shine as you continue to grow and help others.

  • @jollybee515
    @jollybee515 Před 6 lety +2

    this is one of the most helpful essay tip videos i've ever seen thank you sm

  • @roheyatousenghoresenghore767

    Honestly the video is so helpful and i love you Tarek♥️

  • @naomilopez7367
    @naomilopez7367 Před 6 lety +67

    “This is not a survey, it’s an essay.” 😂😂😂 TRUTH

  • @Quayb24
    @Quayb24 Před 6 lety +20

    This video helped so much I’m actually applying for a scholarship and my brain is at a standstill right now

  • @walkwithmetravel3596
    @walkwithmetravel3596 Před 2 lety +1

    One thing that may not be easy to learn is how to be articulate regardless of accomplishments and overcoming challenges. Being articulate allows one to better express themselves and it's something that most people find very hard to do.

  • @em-yd2wz
    @em-yd2wz Před 4 lety +18

    omg im so nervous....idk how im going to pull this off successfully lol.

  • @AngelasChinnel
    @AngelasChinnel Před 7 lety +13

    I love you Tarek!!! And I bet I know exactly which scholarship made that well deserved exception for you.

  • @MyHooty2345
    @MyHooty2345 Před 6 lety

    These are so super amazing tips for essay writing. Not just scholarship essays!

  • @jasonlee2767
    @jasonlee2767 Před 4 lety

    Great tips! Amazing, i haven't taken an English class ins long but remember something because you mentioned those same tips!! Love it aha

  • @emileclark5871
    @emileclark5871 Před 5 lety

    Thanks so much man this is still super relevant and you answered so many questions I had!

  • @najyaindra2292
    @najyaindra2292 Před 5 lety +8

    thank you so much for this! i'm a senior in highschool, preparing to apply for a scholarship abroad. have been looking for lots of this type of vids, but i gotta say that yours is my favorite so far. really really helpful 💙

  • @jellyjanelle94
    @jellyjanelle94 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing these tips, I am applying for my first scholarship!

  • @donnashreeingti1597
    @donnashreeingti1597 Před 3 lety +1

    This video helped me so much, best one after searching through so many videos. I was completely clueless about what I should write, n this gave me an inspiration about what I should write. Thankyou so much :)

  • @drqkkarisvidz
    @drqkkarisvidz Před 6 lety

    This video was so helpful! Thanks for making it!

  • @CrazySkillz15
    @CrazySkillz15 Před 5 lety

    Thanks! This content was valuable and quite useful for my essay. Cheers! :D

  • @jexelstudios8402
    @jexelstudios8402 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips tarek!!

  • @shuggybugcreations8688
    @shuggybugcreations8688 Před 6 lety +8

    Dude great tips you had me crying on number 2

  • @rosalursen6698
    @rosalursen6698 Před 5 lety +6

    Great video! thank you so much! so with regards to your don't do fluff tip, how about a more literary intro to give a certain hook? Like my message will be delivered without it, but I am trying to emphasise the situation and bringing it to the audience. When I was writing essays for college and common app and such, people recommended to always set the setting ("on a cold night, as I was walking through the desolated street"). Same here or be more straight forward?

  • @rebeccaly
    @rebeccaly Před 7 lety +10

    Ahh these tips were really nice. Thanks so much Tarek! I actually took notes on your video in Google Docs haha :) I'm such a student..

  • @wissala4721
    @wissala4721 Před 5 lety +1

    This is very helpful. Thank you 😊

  • @maureenovuema6444
    @maureenovuema6444 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this video I'm looking forward to using the tips to get my scholarship

  • @PiliHierro
    @PiliHierro Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much! This is extremely helpful!

  • @laylamude8553
    @laylamude8553 Před 3 lety

    this video was soooo helpful, greatly appreciated

  • @TheAmazingLiv
    @TheAmazingLiv Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the advice!

  • @irisbui429
    @irisbui429 Před 5 lety +1

    thank you so much for your helpful tips 😌😉

  • @gabyale8089
    @gabyale8089 Před 2 lety

    You’re so helpful, thank you so much!

  • @maxestradabaker9636
    @maxestradabaker9636 Před 6 lety +2

    thank you so much Tarek im only 12 but this is helping me get to skate camp (woodward west) thank you.

  • @CHLOPATRAAA
    @CHLOPATRAAA Před 4 lety +2

    OMG THIS IS SO CUTEEEEEE yessss young Tarek

  • @spacekadet12
    @spacekadet12 Před 6 lety

    This was so helpful thank you ❤️

  • @michellenoyola4747
    @michellenoyola4747 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks this really helped a lot 💙

  • @kaytlynngantner1111
    @kaytlynngantner1111 Před 5 lety +1

    You are so smart and inspiring

  • @oykueyuboglu2649
    @oykueyuboglu2649 Před 4 lety +1

    Woww thanks great advice!

  • @LUCEROSJ1
    @LUCEROSJ1 Před 3 lety

    Great advice!! Thank you :D

  • @CarlosMartinez-rs2ix
    @CarlosMartinez-rs2ix Před 6 lety

    Thanks you SO MUCH!

  • @kylahle7373
    @kylahle7373 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the help!

  • @mythic_media
    @mythic_media Před 6 lety

    Thanks boss, huge help!💯🤑

  • @yunfamily5
    @yunfamily5 Před 4 lety

    Thank you! Very helpful

  • @em-yd2wz
    @em-yd2wz Před 4 lety +7

    how do I use my accomplishments when they dont really match the essay. I dont want to sound like im just adding them in..

  • @kennethspencer3186
    @kennethspencer3186 Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much this way very helpful

  • @ddstgm
    @ddstgm Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much!

  • @TObio169
    @TObio169 Před 6 lety

    thank you very much dude !

  • @ursulaf7465
    @ursulaf7465 Před 5 lety +2

    Hello. Thank you. Please an example to an introduction you wrote for an application essay

  • @Tracks777
    @Tracks777 Před 7 lety +15

    Goob job! :) Keep it up!

  • @KevonnieElaine
    @KevonnieElaine Před 4 lety

    Thank you! You got straight to the point LOL!

  • @gwenevereseibert
    @gwenevereseibert Před 4 lety

    thank you for this hunny!

  • @itamarsantosfilho6103
    @itamarsantosfilho6103 Před 2 lety

    Very useful! Thank you

  • @simplymaci
    @simplymaci Před 5 lety +11

    Thank you so much for this! I won a scholarship thanks to your video 👏🏼

    • @TarekAli
      @TarekAli  Před 5 lety +3

      Woohhhooooo!!!!

    • @hadiqahaider2409
      @hadiqahaider2409 Před 5 lety +1

      @simplymaci congratulations!! Can you suggest a few scholarships?

  • @danishamcclendon
    @danishamcclendon Před 6 lety

    Thank You!!!!!

  • @McBoomFly
    @McBoomFly Před 4 lety

    Thank you!

  • @djbombba
    @djbombba Před 4 lety

    Thank u for the knowledge man✌️

  • @yasminalznati6186
    @yasminalznati6186 Před 2 lety

    Thanks u helped me a lot 😊in a way I can write one by my own

  • @nataliapimenova9528
    @nataliapimenova9528 Před 2 lety

    Great video!

  • @Hali_Jobe
    @Hali_Jobe Před 2 lety

    This is so helpful

  • @TurtleVI
    @TurtleVI Před 2 lety

    Thank you

  • @peterndemo7986
    @peterndemo7986 Před 3 lety

    Hi Talik🤗 I am very impressed with your videos

    • @peterndemo7986
      @peterndemo7986 Před 3 lety

      Am sorry I meant to write Tarek. Ok I have got a great desire of winning the competition 2020 but the topic is very compressive may you please help me 😔

  • @shadon_official2510
    @shadon_official2510 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video

  • @alexanderlisa100
    @alexanderlisa100 Před 6 lety

    Wow! You are really good at teaching about essays. I have everything you suggested. I needed to know how long an essay should be. Thank you!

  • @admission-winningessays3409

    Awesome

  • @tyrah4758
    @tyrah4758 Před 6 lety

    thank u

  • @aldianoli
    @aldianoli Před 4 lety +1

    Should we put in the essay If we've applied several Scholarship but we fail so simply we study more and the more we believe someday, we will accomplish what we dream of?

  • @humanehuman1026
    @humanehuman1026 Před 4 lety +2

    12:03 That’s what my essay will be about. Me being shot multiple times and achieving my HSD, having to attend school in a wheelchair and having to write with my opposite hand due to nerve damage etc etc. thanks 🙏🏼 this video helped a lot.

  • @thetaylorlynsey
    @thetaylorlynsey Před 6 lety

    What do you use to edit ?

  • @Zee_Factz
    @Zee_Factz Před 6 lety

    Lovw u bro

  • @robertomuheto3384
    @robertomuheto3384 Před 5 lety

    Are there specific structure for scholarship essay?? like other English class Essays

  • @emilyrivas655
    @emilyrivas655 Před 4 lety +1

    So would it be wrong for me to mention how I'm Secretary of the Gardening and Latin American Club?

  • @saxiroth6647
    @saxiroth6647 Před 3 lety

    Thanks! I didn’t get any of my 32 scholarships I applied for! :)

  • @shuggybugcreations8688
    @shuggybugcreations8688 Před 6 lety +7

    I am 12 and the youngest person in my family to write one of these is me thank you

  • @mukeshdarabakula7014
    @mukeshdarabakula7014 Před 5 lety

    hi friend how to write an intro can u give me some example regarding agriculture

  • @shalsteven
    @shalsteven Před 5 lety

    Do you have an example of the essay ?

  • @elladay9111
    @elladay9111 Před 7 lety +8

    I signed up at fastweb last year summer in August but during the school year the scholarships weren't that interesting or didn't grab my attention. Now the end of the school year is almost here there's all these interesting scholarships I'm playing too and I feel like the good scholarships art in the summer but I'm still looking for other web sites to apply to find more interesting scholarships.

    • @juanmarco2000s
      @juanmarco2000s Před 5 lety +1

      Ella Day Hi Ella! Try Sallie Mae online Scholarships and Grants. They are one source I used. You can build a whole profile of yourself, and the Scholarships will be matched up to you. They are more quality ones. Best Wishes!

  • @salvationsimi5972
    @salvationsimi5972 Před 3 lety

    Isn’t to early to start applying for scholarships during summer break before you start junior year ??

  • @johngddr5288
    @johngddr5288 Před 6 lety

    I use a thesaurus when I need a word that I know will fit, but I forgot the word.

  • @maryabdansioleju4431
    @maryabdansioleju4431 Před 5 lety

    Please help me to know did my application reach you or not?

  • @findatawu
    @findatawu Před 5 lety

    How do I extend my prompt if it was something like a persuasive text.Some of the prompts in my practice sheets is Honesty is not always the most important thing,is it fair to keep animals in zoos and some are like what are the good/bad things about school.Also, how do I my essays more interesting. PLEASE REPLY, YOUR MY ONLY HOPE TAREK

  • @Scruffyx56
    @Scruffyx56 Před 2 lety

    some great advice, to bad i hate writing. Seem a lot easier to just get a job and pay for school.

  • @livelovelaugh6405
    @livelovelaugh6405 Před 6 lety +3

    Can u give some tips to me : the question is the importance of scholarship and my career goals

    • @tapop6745
      @tapop6745 Před 6 lety +4

      Livelovelaugh basically they are asking you how will this scholarship help you achieve your goals.
      Talk about:
      struggles
      achievements
      Goals
      What are you doing currently that will help you achieve your goals?
      How will the Scholarship help you succeed in what you are doing currently? ( for example, you are full time student and also work full time and if you get the scholarship you can cut down your work hours to because you are getting some financial assistance. So you get more time concentrate on your college and get involved in extracurricular activities. And can get internship in your career related field.)
      Hopefully that helped! 😊
      If you have any questions let me know!

    • @livelovelaugh6405
      @livelovelaugh6405 Před 6 lety +1

      TAP OP thank you!!!!!!

  • @yagirl39
    @yagirl39 Před 3 lety

    Facts

  • @user-vl6gm7uz2k
    @user-vl6gm7uz2k Před 5 lety +3

    Hey Tarek,
    Thanks a lot for your energy aand amazing videos!☀️
    Can I reach you somehow, maybe email? Have a veeery important question to ask, would be super-grateful if u could answer
    Thank u💫