Essay Word Counter
Count words, characters, and paragraphs in scholarship essays with limit tracking.
Essay Word Counter
Track your word count, characters, and stay within essay limits for scholarship applications.
Enter the maximum word count for your scholarship essay
Common limits:
Scholarship Essay Writing Tips
Structure & Organization
- Start with a compelling hook
- Use clear topic sentences
- Maintain logical flow between paragraphs
- End with a strong conclusion
Content & Voice
- Be authentic and personal
- Show, don't just tell
- Use specific examples
- Avoid clichés and generic statements
Style & Grammar
- Vary sentence length and structure
- Use active voice when possible
- Proofread for grammar and spelling
- Read aloud to check flow
Common Scholarship Essay Prompts
Practice with these common prompts:
Tell us about yourself (250-500 words)
Focus on:
- Your background and experiences
- What makes you unique
- Your goals and aspirations
- Why you deserve this scholarship
Describe a challenge you overcame (400-650 words)
Focus on:
- Specific situation and challenge
- Actions you took to overcome it
- What you learned from the experience
- How it changed or strengthened you
Why do you deserve this scholarship? (300-500 words)
Focus on:
- Your academic achievements
- Community involvement and leadership
- Financial need (if applicable)
- How the scholarship will impact your future
Describe your career goals (250-400 words)
Focus on:
- Specific career path and why you chose it
- Short-term and long-term goals
- How your education will help achieve these goals
- Impact you want to make in your field
Essay Review Checklist
Use this checklist before submitting your essay:
Content Review
Writing Quality
How to Use This Tool
- Enter your information in the form above
- Click the submit button to process your request
- Review your results and use them for your scholarship applications
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Expert Tips
- Keep your information organized and up-to-date
- Set reminders for important deadlines
- Review and update your information regularly
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