We compiled a list of scholarship no-nos that you should avoid before sending in your scholarship application.
DON’T …

• rush through your application. Take your time to answer the questions to the best of your ability.
•  ignore the instructions. They are there for a reason.
• leave any questions blank or unanswered. Every question is important.
• exaggerate or brag. It doesn’t make you look good.
• send your application in after the specified deadline. They will not be considered at all.
• Illustrate your strengths and your points with real examples.
•  make sppelinng or grammatical mistakes. Always run a spell-check on your document.
• forget to include relevant documents and important information.
• apply if you don’t meet the scholarship requirements. It will just be a waste of your time.
• think that it’s impossible for you to get that scholarship. If all things are equal, you stand a better chance of getting that scholarship when you submit a carefully crafted application!

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