Are there mistakes that can disqualify a college
scholarship application? Generally speaking, most local scholarship committees may find a few minor mistakes acceptable, but the higher the level of competition, the less tolerance there is for a faux pas. Even at the local level, if the competition is heavy, one error can result in the loss of money.
Even small spelling mistakes can cause an application to be thrown out. The problem? She misspelled salutatorian. Use the computer spell check and have someone read for context and spelling problems. Investigate the many inexpensive and free form-filling computer programs. Never write in pencil. And, NEVER, NEVER. Oops! Always beat the deadline. An app arrived without the parent permission slip signature.
Check, Check, Check.
This bears repeating: most mistakes can be eliminated when others proof the application. Planning produces positive outcomes when the scholarship effort is truly a family affair.
