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You should apply for scholarships as frequently as you can, submitting two to three applications each week.
No, you should apply for scholarships that you’re eligible for, so you can increase your chances.
No, only hours you complete voluntarily count towards community service hours for scholarships.
No, you don't. You only need to meet the eligibility requirements of the scholarship you're applying for. Be sure to check the requirements before you apply.
No, applicants who are in non-leadership roles are considered too. If you're volunteering as a member, that's important too. Just remember to track your community service hours and the length of time you served in each role.
Unfortunately, not. The scholarship committee prefers longevity and dedication to the number of clubs you're involved in. If you're in several groups, you appear indecisive, even if that's not true. Instead, try to focus on two or three clubs, so you can do a good job in each one.
No, there are several scholarship that don't require financial need for eligibility.
Several factors are considered for different scholarships. Just refer to the scholarship's eligibility requirements. Academic-based scholarships tend to look at your GPA and test scores, but some scholarships do not.
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