We are a mere 10 days away from the deadline for our Build A Better Future Scholarship applications! We are eager to read submissions, and have enjoyed reading those that have come in already. As we get closer to the submission deadline, I’ve been sharing some application tips and reminders so your final submission can be as perfect as possible. You can see the last few reminders here, here, and here.
Today’s tip is to make sure you proofread your application before you hit that ‘submit’ button. Read over your application several times. Have someone else look it over– sometimes a fresh pair of eyes will catch errors that you might miss.
Make sure you are checking your application for the following things:
- Spelling errors
- Capitalization errors
- Missed punctuation or unnecessary punctuation
- Flow- be sure your paragraphs flow well, make sense, and are cohesive
- Correct grammar
- Email addresses and phone numbers are entered correctly
- All photo and video links or uploads are viewable by outside sources
- Answer the questions and prompts thoroughly, but make sure you don’t go over the allotted word count
- Sentence structure– fix any run on sentences or incomplete sentences
Take the time to make your application reflect your hard work. Don’t rush through it. Will a misplaced comma or period disqualify you? No. Will a couple of misspelled words eliminate you from the running? No. But– applications that are polished and proofread do stand out, and we do notice the extra effort you’ve put in to make your submission as perfect as it can be. You’ve done so much work on your project already, so don’t skimp on the application!
As a reminder, final submissions are due no later than Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm, MST.