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Once you start searching for possible scholarships, you may easily find that there are so many that you are somewhat overwhelmed. Too many scholarships, too little time! It will help if you take time to prioritize them, i.e. decide which ones are the best fit for you. Ask yourself the following questions to help narrow down the list:

 How do you fit the mission or point of the award? Does it sound just like you or do you only match about 3 out of the 10 criteria?

 How much do academics count in each of the scholarships? Most organizations provide this information. If the only mention is a minimum GPA and yours is above that, you are set.

 How many awards are being given out? What are your overall chances of getting one?

 What is the scope of the competition? You will have a better chance of winning a scholarship that is only open to students in your county than one that is nationwide.

 How much is the award? Is it enough to make a difference? Consider the amount given, but don’t just apply to the scholarships with the largest prizes because those often have the most competition.