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How to write a business student CV for a scholarship

A scholarship CV rewards merit and potential — committees look for academic strength, leadership and community impact, not job history. Here's how to do it as a business student.

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What matters for a scholarship

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Academics first

Lead with grades, awards, honours and academic achievements — they anchor the decision.

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Leadership & service

Committees value initiative: society roles, mentoring, volunteering and organising.

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A clear goal

A short line on what the scholarship will help you achieve strengthens your case.

Business specifics

For business and management roles, recruiters want commercial awareness, leadership and measurable impact. A retail job becomes “Handled 100+ transactions per shift and resolved complaints, improving repeat custom.” A treasurer role becomes “Managed a £4k budget and cut event costs 15%.” The result matters more than the activity.

Frequently asked questions

How is a scholarship CV different from a job CV?

It foregrounds academic merit, leadership and potential over work experience. See our scholarship CV guide.

How long should a scholarship CV be?

One page is ideal; up to two is acceptable if you have substantial achievements, publications or leadership to evidence.

Is society and part-time experience enough for a business CV?

Yes — described well, they show the leadership, numeracy and teamwork employers want.

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