Scholarship Application Criteria. A scholarship cover letter highlights your skills, academic qualifications, and other credentials that help you stand out as a grant applicant.Thank you for your interest in the Anoka Hennepin Credit Union Scholarship Program. Process for Scholarship Application: 1. Write your goals and financial needs essay in either a Word document or Google doc. You are encouraged to complete an application for a STEP scholarship. If unknown, please write names of schools being considered. It's simply a letter you write to the scholarship committee. In the letter you should explain what makes you a great candidate for the award. What should I write in my essay?