3. Content 1.Tips on Filling Application Forms 2.Techniques on Introducing Yourself in an Essay 3.Techniques on Presenting Your Views/Plans in an Essay 4.Information on Scholarships/Prizes

4. 1. Tips on Filling Application Forms Be ACCURATE in grammar and spelling Be CONCISE and eliminate unnecessary details Be SPECIFIC Use ACTION VERB to summarize what you have done e.g. achieved, organized, publicized, coordinated, contributed, etc. List out, QUANTIFY and PRIORITIZE your major achievements

5. Sample Format: Year @ Extra-curricular Activities/ Community Services xxxx - xxxx, @ Present your activities/services in descending chronological order, if not specified.

6. Example Year Extra-curricular Activities/ Community Services xxxx - xxxxChairman, xxxxx Society -Leaded a committee of 10 members to organize functions for 300 students - Organized an exhibition on "xxxxxxxxx" to promote xxxx among the public

7. 2. Techniques on Introducing Yourself in an Essay 1.Strength – reliable, responsible, analytical, etc. 2.Skills – languages, social, sports, music, etc. 3.Hobbies/ Leisure 4.Personal development

8. 3. Techniques on Presenting your Views/Plans in an Essay Use of “6 W/H" What? Why? Where? When? Who? How?

9. 4. Where can you get information on Scholarships/ Prizes? Visit SAO homepage: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/scholarship http://www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/scholarship Watch out for notices on SAO notice boards Read the SAO notices via Student Portal Beware of the deadline and where you should submit your application

10. Types of Scholarships Available Nomination (by academic department) vs Application (by student direct) 1.Scholarship (Academic achievements) 2.Scholarship (Non-academic achievements) 3.Travelling Scholarship 4.Overseas Scholarship 5.Exchange Scholarship 6.Scholarship for Hall Residents