Check eligibility requirements and specific instructions for each scholarship.
Write a “Great” Essay. Include your accomplishments, challenges, struggles, financial hardship, extracurricular activities, and cater to the essay prompt.
Use your resources: Your academic counselor, writing center etc.
Collect letters of recommendation: Give your recommenders at least 2-3 weeks.
Have your resume up to date.
Have your unofficial transcripts ready.
Answer ALL questions.
Set a goal to apply for 1 or 2 scholarships each month.
