Here's a few ideas off the top of my head:
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Watch out for scholarship scams, you shouldn't have to pay anything to search or apply
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Find out as much information as possible about the organization offering or funding the scholarship. Pay close attention to their philosophy and goals, and try to coordinate them with your application whenever possible
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Don't waste time on scholarships for which you aren't eligible - so check those details.
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Choose to list only your most significant activities and honors, just don't go overboard
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Proofread, proofread, proofread! Little misspellings and grammatical errors give a bad impression
