Stockton University Foundation Scholarship Essay

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You MUST answer Question 1 and any TWO of the following Questions 2-5.

  • Question 1 - Why did you select Stockton University and your major?
  • Question 2 - What are your career aspirations after graduating from Stockton University?
  • Question 3 - Discuss what or who inspires you to do your best.
  • Question 4 - Discuss any challenges you have overcome.
  • Question 5 - From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your education?

The combined total word count of your responses should be 250-500 words. The essay will be evaluated based on the rubric below.

Scoring Criteria 1
Unsatisfactory
2
Fair
3
Good
4
Outstanding
SCORE
All essay prompting questions are answered from the Stockton Foundation Application. Applicant did not address the prompt questions Some but not all prompt questions were addressed All prompt questions were addressed with some elaboration. All questions were addressed with elaboration & gave a clear picture of the applicant's achievements and challenges.  
Mechanics and Grammar are correct, i.e, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling? Sentences have six or more errors in spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation. Sentences have four or five errors in spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation. Sentences have three or fewer errors in spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation. All sentences use correct spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation.  
The essay is organized, easy to follow, clear, and original. Lacks both development and organization. Has some development and organization but lacks clarity in some areas. Shows development, organization, and clarity. Shows development, organization, clarity, and originality