SAMPLE 2:  PERSONAL STATEMENT (500 

SAMPLE 2:  PERSONAL STATEMENT (500 words max)
My Name here
Carol E. Macpherson Scholarship Personal Statement
Date here
Dear Scholarship Selection Committee:
Relevant Experience
Growing  up in  rural  Pennsylvania in  a  town  with  a  population  of less  than 
300, the only people I knew who had been to college were my teachers. Many of the 
older girls got pregnant and dropped out of school by the 10th grade.  There were no 
other role models in terms of academic aspirations or career options.  Despite this 
fact,  for  as  long  as  I  can  remember,  I  dreamed  of  going  to  college.  I  developed  a 
fascination with Anthropology from reading the National Geographic magazines my 
grandmother  had,  and  started  learning  about  Anthropology  programs.  I  knew  my 
parents  could  not  afford  to  help  me  with  college  and  we  knew  nothing  about 
financial  aid.    Still,  I  felt  in  my  heart  that  if  I  worked  hard,  got  good  grades  and 
stayed focused, I would find a way to make my dream a reality.  
By 10th grade  I had  the highest GPA in my class, had won several statewide 
academic competitions and a teacher offered to assist me in applying to colleges and 
to write my  recommendation letters.  I sent away  for catalogues, but by  the end of 
that  summer  I was in love  and  pregnant.  Then my  entire world  began to  unravel.  
Though  my  older  ex‐husband  had  a  full  time  job,  he  also  had  a  budding  drinking 
problem. I would rather not share the traumatic details of our marriage, it is enough 
to say that after 5 years of abuse I escaped with my life and my three children. 
Responsibilities/Characteristics
Since  that  time,  I  have  been  waging  custody  battles  and  supporting  our 
children  completely  on  my  own,  as  their  father  is  unable  to  pay  consistent  child 
support.  I  also  completed my  GED,  attended  two  terms  of  community  college  and 
have  been  accepted  into  the  University  of  Minnesota’s  Anthropology  program.  
Though I have taken a winding path, I am finally where I always wanted to be ‐ with 
the addition of three children I love and would not trade the world for.
Education and Professional Goals
My career plans are to complete a BA in Anthropology and then continue on 
toward a Ph.D.  I have planned it so that by the time I need to conduct field research 
my girls will be old enough to live with my parents, who have offered to assist with 
childcare  for  extended  periods.    My  area  of  specialization  is  the  study  of  women 
healers through the ages, from witchcraft and feminine shamanism to contemporary 
folk medicine.  It is my hope that through future research, my findings may one day 
lead  to breakthroughs in modern medical practices and an increased  respect  for a 
more  feminine  and  holistic  view  of  healing in  today’s world.   On  a more  personal 
level I want to provide the role model for my girls I never had.  
Financial Need
As a single mother, who can only work a maximum of 20 hours/week while 
in  college,  the  assistance  this  scholarship  offers  would  be  invaluable  as  I  work 
toward making my dreams a reality.  
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
My Signature
My Name
My Address
Phone
E‐mail

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SAMPLE 2: PERSONAL STATEMENT (500 words max)My Name hereCarol E. Macpherson Scholarship Personal StatementDate hereDear Scholarship Selection Committee:Relevant ExperienceGrowing up in rural Pennsylvania in a town with a population of less than 300, the only people I knew who had been to college were my teachers. Many of the older girls got pregnant and dropped out of school by the 10th grade. There were no other role models in terms of academic aspirations or career options. Despite this fact, for as long as I can remember, I dreamed of going to college. I developed a fascination with Anthropology from reading the National Geographic magazines my grandmother had, and started learning about Anthropology programs. I knew my parents could not afford to help me with college and we knew nothing about financial aid. Still, I felt in my heart that if I worked hard, got good grades and stayed focused, I would find a way to make my dream a reality. By 10th grade I had the highest GPA in my class, had won several statewide academic competitions and a teacher offered to assist me in applying to colleges and to write my recommendation letters. I sent away for catalogues, but by the end of that summer I was in love and pregnant. Then my entire world began to unravel. Though my older ‐ ex husband had a full time job, he also had a budding drinking problem. I would rather not share the details of our traumatic marriage, it is enough to say that after 5 years of abuse I escaped with my life and my three children. Responsibilities/CharacteristicsSince that time, I have been waging custody battles and supporting our children completely on my own, as their father is unable to pay consistent with child support support. I also completed my GED, attended two terms of community college and have been accepted into the University of Minnesota's Anthropology program. Though I have taken a winding path, I am finally where I always wanted to be with ‐ the addition of three children I love and would not trade the world for.Education and Professional GoalsMy career plans are to complete a BA in Anthropology and then continue on toward a Ph.d. I have planned it so that by the time I need to conduct field research my girls will be old enough to live with my parents, who have offered to assist with childcare for extended periods. My area of specialization is the study of women healers through the ages, from witchcraft and feminine shamanism to contemporary folk medicine. It is my hope that through future research, my findings may one day lead to breakthroughs in modern medical practices and an increased respect for a more feminine and holistic view of healing in today's world. On a more personal level I want to provide the role model for my girls I never had. Financial NeedAs a single mother, who can only work a maximum of 20 hours/week while in college, the assistance this scholarship offers would be invaluable as I work toward making my dreams a reality. Thank you for your consideration.Sincerely,My SignatureMy NameMy AddressPhoneE ‐ mail

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SAMPLE 2: PERSONAL STATEMENT (500 words max)
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Dear Scholarship Selection Committee:
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Thank you for your Consideration.
Sincerely,
My Signature
My Name
My Address
Phone
E-mail