Points Category Judging Criteria Points Possible Awarded COVER LETTER Audience and purpose of the cover letter are strong and clear. Opening paragraph gives a 3 brief introduction of the applicant, indicates the purpose of the letter and Introduction directs the reader to their resume (if not done elsewhere). Cover letter describes what the project has done for the applicant, why they deserve this 4 scholarship, and what they will do if Body of Letter awarded the scholarship. Cover letter has an appropriate closing including a statement thanking the reader, mentioning 3 contact information, and referring to the Conclusion resume (if not done elsewhere). Content flows easily and makes sense. Clear sections with ample white space. Easily read, neat with no spelling or Appearance & 2 grammar errors. Organization Consistent, and overall aesthetically pleasing. Do letter and resume appear to go together? Followed directions. Followed outlines but 2 did not just copy examples. No spelling or Technical details grammar errors. RESUME Audience and purpose of the resume are strong and clear. Wording is creative and attention getting. Explains why you are the 3 Objective & best investment. Summary Overall Resume Items listed are relevant, each section Content 4 includes required information (dates, locations, specific details). Content flows easily and makes sense. Clear sections with ample white space. Easily read, Appearance & 2 neat with no spelling or grammar errors. Organization Use of bullets, bolding, and underlines are effective but limited. Consistent, and overall aesthetically pleasing. Do letter and resume appear to go together?
Points Possible Category Judging Criteria Points Awarded COVER LETTER 3 Introduction Audience and purpose of the cover letter are strong and clear. Opening paragraph gives a brief introduction of the applicant, indicates the purpose of the letter and directs the reader to their resume (if not done elsewhere). 4 Body of Letter Cover letter describes what the project has done for the applicant, why they deserve this scholarship, and what they will do if awarded the scholarship. 3 Conclusion Cover letter has an appropriate closing including a statement thanking the reader, mentioning contact information, and referring to the resume (if not done elsewhere). 2 Appearance & Organization Content flows easily and makes sense. Clear sections with ample white space. Easily read, neat with no spelling or grammar errors. Consistent, and overall aesthetically pleasing. Do letter and resume appear to go together? 2 Technical details Followed directions. Followed outlines but did not just copy examples. No spelling or grammar errors. RESUME 3 Objective & Summary Audience and purpose of the resume are strong and clear. Wording is creative and attention getting. Explains why you are the best investment. 4 Overall Resume Content Items listed are relevant, each section includes required information (dates, locations, specific details). 2 Appearance & Organization Content flows easily and makes sense. Clear sections with ample white space. Easily read, neat with no spelling or grammar errors. Use of bullets, bolding, and underlines are effective but limited. Consistent, and overall aesthetically pleasing. Do letter and resume appear to go together?