Resumes for Scholarships & Admissions

Organize your resume by order of importance (to the scholarship committee or admissions coordinator). Along

with contact information, education and work history, consider adding the following sections or information:

Academic Achievements

♦ Include awards, Dean's List standings, grade point averages (overall and in your

major if applicable)

♦ Record any competitions entered and how you placed (science fairs, etc.)

♦ Mention placement in honor courses or classes/training taken outside of school

hours

School Involvement

♦ List all school volunteer experiences and give an explanation of responsibilities

♦ Include membership in any school-based clubs or committees

Community Involvement

♦ Include membership in community groups, church groups, etc. including any

volunteer work with which you have been involved

Seminars/Conferences Attended

♦ Record information about workshops attended

♦ Include information about speaking roles or presentations you offered

Achievements in Athletics or Arts

♦ Include all awards, team memberships, organizing of or helping with events

♦ Record involvement in drama, music, band, choir, art, etc.

♦ Include all competitions entered and awards won

♦ Include art shows or exhibits in which you displayed your work or with which you

assisted organizing

Skills/Personal Attributes:

(This category can be broken down into separate areas if needed)

♦ Include computer skills, languages spoken, positive personal attributes

(organizational, problem-solving, team building, communication skills, etc.)

* You do not need ALL of these sections.