How important is a scholarship essay? It could mean the difference between paying for college on your own, or winning yourself enough scholarships to go essentially for free! Now that you've wowed admissions officers at the school of your dreams with a strong application essay, it's time to start writing the essays for those scholarships that will help you pay for that dream school. Parents and students, join WOW Writing Workshop for a lively discussion about the myths and facts of scholarship-essay writing. Learn about prompts, voice, choosing a topic and how to stand out from the crowd. Bring paper and a pen, and come prepared to write. (You too, Mom and Dad!)