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Southern Utah University

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Southern Utah University’s 2023-24 Essay Prompts

Iron County Scholarship Fair Short Response

Required
300 Words

"Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family"
From this quote, Kofi Annan teaches that education is the premise of progress. Write a brief essay about the premise or the foundation of your progress through education. The essay should include a small paragraph about yourself (your life views and how you are unique), your financial need (your preparation and plan to pay for your education) and your career goal (how will this progress help you achieve your goal and how does your career benefit society and your family?)

(1 Page, double spaced, size 12 font, 1-inch margins, 300 words max)

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