Tips for Uploading Your Scholarship Essay

from a mobile phone

The account you create to apply for the Scholarship can be accessed from a computer or from your phone, using the same username and password. You can enter information in the Application Form from either device. You may find it easier to write and edit your essay to perfection on a laptop or computer using a full keyboard and a display larger than your phone screen.

You may prefer to save your Essay in PDF format to ensure the formatting stays consistent. If your Word document is finished, it's often a good idea to "Save as PDF" before uploading.

Easiest - use your phone to enter info on the form - but upload the essay from a computer:

1. While logged into your Scholarship account on your phone, enter text into the Application Form fields, then use the Save and Return Later button at the bottom of the form.
2. Write and save your essay on a computer.
3. Log into your Scholarship Application account from that computer.
4. Continue filling out the form if you have not completed all required fields.
5. Use the Upload button on the form to add your Essay.
6. Submit the Application Form.

Creating the Essay on your iPhone

Creating and saving a Word document to iCloud Drive on your iPhone is a straightforward process using the Microsoft Word app (available on the App Store). Next steps on your iPhone:

1. Open Microsoft Word: tap the icon to open the app. If you don't have it, you can download it from the App Store.
2. Create a New Document: Tap + (plus icon) or New, and select Blank document or a template.
3. Type Your Content: Once you are finished writing, tap the three dots (...) in the top-right corner.
4. Save the File: Tap Save or Save a Copy.
   • Tap Files App (under the "Other Storage" section).
   • Rename your file at the top if needed.
5. Select iCloud Drive:
   • Tap iCloud Drive from the list of locations.
   • Choose a specific folder if you like, then tap Move or Save in the top-right corner.

Pro Tips for Managing Files

• PDF Conversion: You can save your Word document as a PDF. To do this in Word, follow the same steps but select Export instead of Save, and choose PDF (.pdf).
• Automatic Sync: If you have an Office 365 subscription, changes you make to a file opened from iCloud Drive will often sync automatically. Without a subscription, you may need to save a new copy to iCloud each time you make major edits.
• Accessing Later: You can always find your document again by opening the Files app on your iPhone and selecting the iCloud Drive tab.

Creating the Essay on your Android phone:

Creating and saving a Word document your phone is possible using the Microsoft Word app (available onGoogle Play). Next steps on your Android Phone:

1. Save the File to Your Phone or Google Drive

• On your PC: Upload your Word document to Google Drive.
• On your Android Phone: If you created the document directly on the phone using the Word or Google Docs app, simply ensure it is saved to your "Documents" folder or to your Google Drive.

2. Upload Using the Online Form
When you are on the scholarship website and reach the upload section:

• Tap Choose File or Upload.
• A "Choose an action" menu will pop up at the bottom of your screen. Select Files (or sometimes labeled as "Media Picker").  
• You will see a file browser. Tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top-left corner to choose where the file is located:
  • Select Google Drive if you uploaded it from your PC.
  • Select Documents or Downloads if it is saved directly on your phone.
• Find your file and tap it to attach it to the form.

3. Quick Alternatives for Android
If you find it difficult to navigate the file system, you can use these methods to move files between your PC and Android:

• Quick Share (formerly Nearby Share): If your PC has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, you can wirelessly send the file directly from your PC to your phone.
• USB Transfer: You can connect your Android to your PC with a cable, select File Transfer on the phone's notification, and drag the file into the "Documents" folder on your phone.