The most important thing to do to apply for scholarships is to get accurate information up front:

• What are the qualifications for applicants?
• Where do you get forms and how do you apply (online, by mail, etc.)?
• Are additional interviews or references required?
• What are the deadlines?

Once you have this information, you can make a list of what's due and when.

Most scholarship funding comes directly from the colleges themselves, so focus on making your college applications as strong as possible.