Parts of a Personal Statment

A personal statement generally includes some standard sections:

1. Contact information: a list of information that allows the school or scholarship board to reach the potential student.
2. Objective/Summary: a short sentence which describes the reason the student is interested in attending the school or receiving the scholarship of their choice.
   
3. Story/Q & A: a brief story which exemplifies the skills and achievements applicable to the potential student’s acceptance into the school, or which demonstrates the reason they are best suited to receive the scholarship. This story may be based on questions presented by the school, department or scholarship board.
   
4. Profile: a short statement which encourages the representative of the school or scholarship board to read further.
5. Call to Action: closes the letter, and requests contact.

See also:
What is a Personal Statement?