Writer’s Workshop: University & Scholarship Applications

Craft essays to open doors to universities and scholarships worldwide.

Why this Course

Students with strong academic records often struggle to translate their experiences into clear, compelling application essays. This course helps applicants turn achievements into powerful personal narratives that resonate with university admissions committees and scholarship reviewers.

What Participants Gain

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
✔ Write strong personal statements and application essays
✔ Craft clear academic goals and motivation letters
✔ Respond effectively to scholarship essay prompts
✔ Present authentic experiences through compelling storytelling
✔ Build a portfolio of polished application-ready essays

What Participants will Produce

Participants leave the course with a portfolio of application-ready writing, which may include:

  • Personal statement for university or scholarship applications
  • Statement of purpose or motivation letter
  • “Why this university / why this major / why this scholarship” responses

Course Information

Duration: 18 hours total
Format: 

  • Blended Learning (workshops delivered in-person or online)
  • 10 hours self-paced learning (videos, strategic writing tasks, reflections)
  • 8 hours live workshops (writing workshop, peer review, and feedback)

Who Should Take this Course

This course is designed for: 

  • High school students applying to undergraduate programs
  • University graduates applying to master’s programs
  • Applicants seeking international scholarships
  • Recommended minimum B1+ level or above to get the most out of this course

Certificate of Completion

 Amideast Digital Badge awarded upon submission of a final portfolio.