Why do scholarships want these strange essays all the time?

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Scholarships often require unique essays to assess applicants' genuine interest and commitment to the funding opportunity. This process serves as a filter to identify candidates who truly value the scholarship, rather than simply seeking financial aid. While writing multiple essays can be time-consuming, it is seen as a necessary step to ensure that funds are awarded to deserving individuals based on their personal experiences and motivations. Unlike interviews, essays provide a more manageable way for scholarship committees to evaluate applicants' suitability, especially when the scholarships are not strictly based on academic performance. Ultimately, the essay requirement helps establish a connection between the applicants and the organizations offering the scholarships.
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Why do scholarships want these strange essays all the time? Is it just a deterrent to see who really wants the money? Are these things worth writing in mass? Because I can see applying for 10 scholarships with 10 essays as being very time consuming.
 
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Do you expect them to just hand out money? It's not much to ask for to get some money.
 


Maybe the scholarships want to give out money based on your experience with the people giving out the money; for instance, if the scholarship is not academically driven. Then how do you know who deserves the money? Essays are easier than an interview.
 

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