Applying for scholarships can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Our simple checklist will give you step-by-step instructions on how to find, apply for, and land a scholarship that can help make your educational dreams a reality!

Follow these steps when applying for a scholarship:

1. Research applicable scholarships

2. Organize scholarships by deadlines

3. Review the scholarship’s requirements

4. Set up interviews (if required)

5. Prepare any portfolio (if required)

6. Request reference letters (Many sponsors will want them. Make sure you give your references adequate time to prepare. You will most likely receive a better quality reference this way.)

7. Request or print any special application forms

8. Fill out first application (in chronological order by deadline)

9. Research and write essay (if applicable)

10. Review and edit all pieces of application

11. Make copies of all pieces of application

12. Submit application in requested form (electronic, mail etc)

13. Check with sponsor to verify they received your application and all documents

14. Move on to next chronological application

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