Do I need to include a work experience section in a scholarship resume if I don’t have experience?

If you don’t have any work experience, you don’t need to include a work experience section in the resume. Not all students work before going on to higher education, so work experience isn’t a strict requirement for all scholarships. If there was a specific reason that limited your ability to work, you could mention it in your cover letter or personal statement.

How long should a scholarship resume be?

Scholarship resumes are usually one page long, though some information can extend the resume to a second page. Usually, there aren’t any word count limits because the information in everyone’s resume will vary. Still, you can check the details of the scholarship you want to apply to and see if there are any page or word count limits.

Should I personalize every resume I send to different scholarships?

Yes. It is a good idea to personalize your resume if you are submitting to multiple scholarships. Different scholarships help students in different ways. By personalizing the resumes to fit what the selection committee is looking for, you will have a higher chance of being chosen for the scholarship.