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How can I improve my chances at winning scholarships?

I'm looking to apply for a wide range of scholarships while in my last year of high school. How can I make myself more competitive amongst other submissions? #scholarships #high-school

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Elizabeth’s Answer

A lot of people will tell you that you improve your chances by being a well-rounded student, which is good.  However, my advice is to apply for scholarships even when you don't think you're the best candidate, especially for small, local organizations.  Many times those lesser known scholarships have very few applicants and they are able to award funds at their discretion.  I've sat on scholarship committees where we had less than 5 applicants.  Sometimes, only 1 person applied by the deadline, and they received the scholarship.

Elizabeth recommends the following next steps:

Search for scholarships offered to students in your community. Start with the chambers of commerce, local companies, educational foundations, and alumni associations.
Apply for the scholarships by completing all requested information and submitting your application on time.
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Marc’s Answer

Focus on quality, not quantity. With all of the scholarships available and the aggregation websites that make you aware of them, it is tempting to apply to as many as you can and hope you get chosen for one or some. Most scholarships select one recipient, so you need to be the best. You cannot be the best if you are using the same essay for every application. Be selective about the ones you apply to and really tailor your application and essay to the donor's mission.
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Talmadge’s Answer

I suggest reading through the description and understand what the scholarship committee is looking for in an applicant. Often times they use key words that can guide you in crafting your application. Those key words can also apply to none traditional experiences, such as hobbies, so that you can show who you are outside of school. For example, if they are looking for diversity experience, then you can talk about a time you traveled, engaged in your community, or learned a new language.

Talmadge recommends the following next steps:

Highlight key words in the application
Make sure your application meets the prompt requirements
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