WORKSHOP: “Words That Can Make You Money”

Washtenaw Community College [WCC] English Instructor To Teach Free Workshop On How To Write A Winning Scholarship Essay

“Words That Can Make You Money” Workshop Will Show Participants How To Use Their Unique Qualities To Write Accurate and Persuasive Scholarship Essays

WCC English Faculty Member Brian Goedde Will Give Insider Tips

On How To Submit A Winning Scholarship Application

At The Downtown Ann Arbor District Library, Tuesday March 4

WHAT: The “Words That Can Make You Money” presentation and workshop will show people how to use their unique qualities to create a scholarship essay that stands out from the crowd. It will be presented by Brian Goedde of the WCC English Department. The event is free and open to all ages. No registration is required.

WHERE/WHEN:  The Downtown Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor. Tuesday, March 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in the lower-level Multi-Purpose Room.

WHY:  “We all have different backgrounds, life experiences, and aspirations. These are the things that make us unique,” said Lori Trapp, WCC’s Director of Financial Aid.  

The presentation will show people of all ages and walks of life how to effectively write about these unique aspects in scholarship essays.  Applicants will find out what reviewers are looking to see in a scholarship application, and get ideas on how to persuasively present their background or experiences.

Representatives from WCC and the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation will be in attendance to share with participants:

·         How to use their background to their advantage

·         The “DOs and DON'Ts” in writing an essay

·         How to refine an essay or how to get started writing an essay

Students are encouraged to bring their essays to the workshop.

[Editor’s Note: For more information about WCC Scholarships, visit www.wccnet.edu/scholarships. For more information about the workshop, contact WCC’s Student Connection at (734) 973-3543.]

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has made education accessible and affordable for the local community for 48 years. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, the College offers over 120 degrees and certificates, an open door admission policy and affordable tuition rates. WCC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, the regional accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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