You can't win if the applications are closed.
Small scholarships will have less competition, which means a greater chance of you winning.
You may only get $100, but win multiple times and the small wins add up.
Many sponsors research their applicants on social media. Make sure you are keeping a professional profile.
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.
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.
Most scholarships are only open to Grade 12 students, but there are tons that are open to ALL high school students.
Spring deadlines are common, but there are many that have deadlines year-round.
Your essays will stand out if they are uniquely you!
Don't send in an essay that hasn't been typo checked.
Local scholarships have less applicants than national scholarships, and local scholarships will be looking for active members of the community (A.K.A You!).
Keep your applications professional, but don't be afraid to be yourself.
Setting out a couple hours in the week to write essays and applications will allow you to be more productive with your time.
Don't apply for scholarships that you're not eligible for.
There will be scholarships that you won't win. Don't let that discourage you.