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Write 10 questions you would ask a student who has received the ‘Best Student’ Award. please only give the questions​

Answer 1

You’ve gotten to The Interview for your scholarship. That in and of itself is a huge accomplishment. This process has given you experience that will be useful down the road when you’re applying for other scholarships and grants, and even jobs. But before you can claim your award, you also have to answer some scholarship interview questions. You definitely need to prepare for thi
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How to Answer the Most Common Scholarship Interview Questions
By Ellen AndersenLast updated on August 11, 2021
You’ve gotten to The Interview for your scholarship. That in and of itself is a huge accomplishment. This process has given you experience that will be useful down the road when you’re applying for other scholarships and grants, and even jobs. But before you can claim your award, you also have to answer some scholarship interview questions. You definitely need to prepare for this.

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Here are ten of the most common scholarship interview questions.

1. Question: Tell us about yourself.

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This open-ended question allows you to direct the conversation. Because it is so broad, your first instinct might be to also answer broadly. Don’t. Plan out what you might want to say as if it were a college prompt. Like a good essay, you can start with something general about yourself and then narrow to a specific anecdote or point. This is also a good opportunity to highlight a set of skills you have.

Example: I’m someone who is really passionate about the ocean. That’s why I plan on majoring in marine biology and becoming an NOAA scientist one day! I’ve already earned my scuba certification and have gone on a number of dives. When I’m not in the water, I really enjoy reading poetry or volunteering at our local library’s summer literacy program for kids.



Why it Works: This response covers a lot of things in a small amount of time. It highlights that the student is thoughtful when it comes to their academics and future plans, and also that they’re willing to go the extra mile.

Long-term goal: Become a scientist.
Short-term goal: Major in marine biology.
Accomplishments relating to the goals: Earned scuba certification.
Values: Volunteers time to help others.
Personality: Enjoys poetry.
2. Question: What is your greatest strength/weakness?

Answer 2

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