5 Ways to Make Your Scholarship Essay Stand Out A well-crafted essay can potentially win students thousands of dollars in scholarships, experts say.

The essay, in particular the undergraduate essay, has been the center of humanistic pedagogy for generations. It is the way we teach children how to research, think, and write.

While some professors have embraced it as a tool, others are finding ways to fight its use. Some are opting for written exams and personal essays to cut down on cheating.