Norlin Essay
Students will apply online for a Norlin Scholarship through CU’s Financial Aid application. All applicants will be asked to write an essay for the general financial aid application and an essay specific to the Norlin Scholarship
Choose one academic, professional or creative activity you’ve participated in and, using that as your central focus, show us how you’d make a unique contribution to the Norlin Scholars community. In formulating the essay, consider the following: What prompted you to pursue this interest? How does it show a love of learning? How does your approach to the activity show your creativity? Are there any unusual features to your background or life experiences that pushed you in this particular direction? Has this interest motivated you to choose a major or career path? If so, how? Based on what you know of the Norlin community, how might this interest —or similar interests— contribute to the community? What, in short, does your involvement in this activity say about you and what will you add to this dynamic group of students?
Also, please let us know in your essay if you’re interested in Philosophy or Business or in pursuing a doctorate in order to become a professor in your chosen field. We have special scholarships earmarked for those areas of study.
This essay is your chance to give us an idea of what you’re like as a person, what you care about, and why you think you’re well suited to the Norlin Scholars Program. Remember that we have no single model in mind; however, we appreciate creative and engaging essays that avoid “laundry lists” of your accomplishments.
Please limit your essay to 1,000 words.