Scholarship Tips
- Don't miss deadlines
You can't win if the applications are closed.
- Apply to small scholarships
Small scholarships will have less competition, which means a greater chance of you winning.
- Apply to as many scholarships as possible
You may only get $100, but win multiple times and the small wins add up.
- Build a professional online presence
Many sponsors research their applicants on social media. Make sure you are keeping a professional profile.
- Look for personal connections
Some workplaces offer scholarships to children or relatives of employees. Stick around and make connections with the adults in your life, it may come in handy.
- Research The Sponsor
Scholarships are usually sponsored by a company or organization. Some extra research into the sponsor will give you a better understanding of what they're looking for.
- Start applying before you reach Grade 12
Most scholarships are only open to Grade 12 students, but there are tons that are open to ALL high school students.
- Keep up with applications year-round
Spring deadlines are common, but there are many that have deadlines year-round.
- Make your essays personal
Your essays will stand out if they are uniquely you!
- Review Review Review
Don't send in an essay that hasn't been typo checked.
- Go Local
Local scholarships have less applicants than national scholarships, and local scholarships will be looking for active members of the community (A.K.A You!).
- Let Your Personality Shine
Keep your applications professional, but don't be afraid to be yourself.
- Budget Your Time
Setting out a couple hours in the week to write essays and applications will allow you to be more productive with your time.
- Check The Requirements
Don't apply for scholarships that you're not eligible for.
- Stay Persistent!
There will be scholarships that you won't win. Don't let that discourage you.