You have to have a 4.0 GPA to apply for a scholarship.
There are literally thousands of scholarships available to students. Not all scholarships are based solely on a student’s grade point average. Many are based on a combination of grade point average and community service, or strictly on community service. Other scholarships are solely dedicated to students who can demonstrate financial need. Due to the large numbers of students pursuing college these days, there is bound to be a scholarship to fit every type of student.

You should only apply for large scholarships.
Large scholarships will definitely help cover the cost of your college education, but they are not the only type of scholarship you should set your sights on. When applying for scholarships, consider applying for both large and small scholarships. Frequently large scholarships are very competitive and only a few of them are offered. On the other hand, a smaller scholarship might offer awards to more than just a handful of students. You may also find a small scholarship that is renewable, meaning you will receive it for more than one year.

You have to belong to a school club or association to get a scholarship.
All students should strive to get involved in their school in one way or another. But family circumstances or work obligations may prevent some students from being fully engaged in what their school has to offer. There are still scholarships available—just take a look in your own backyard. Some scholarships just require that you reside in a particular city to be eligible. Some are available based on what associations or companies your parents or grandparents may belong to or work for. Your local chamber of commerce or city hall and library often post available scholarships to residents of a particular area.

There is too much competition to waste time completing a scholarship application.
Applying for scholarships is a great exercise in helping you become a more efficient and organized person—both great skills to have before you get to college. The dollars are there for the student who puts a little time and effort into researching and applying for a variety of scholarships. You may not be selected for each one you apply for, but the more you increase your odds, chances are you will be rewarded. Plus each time you apply you may find out something new about yourself that you hadn’t considered mentioning before. Several scholarship programs often don’t award their scholarships simply because they did not get enough applications from students.

You don’t have to apply for scholarships once you’re in college.
Many students receive the most scholarship help their first year in college. However, if you plan to continue your education at a 2- or 4-year school, your education is going to cost you. In most cases, the cost of tuition you paid when you first enrolled will increase by the time you graduate. Each year you will have to find the money to pay for your education. Researching for scholarships should not be overlooked. Many colleges have their own foundations specifically to give out scholarships to students who attend their schools. If you have already decided on a major, you can also check in with the department of study you are interested in for any scholarships available through them. And, you can always go back to those neighborhood scholarship programs like rotary clubs, who often continue providing scholarships to students who are already enrolled in a local college.