Most scholarships require students to submit supporting papers in a predetermined format to verify academic and personal information. 

These may include the following documents -

• Certificates of educational qualification and mark sheets

• Proof of your identity

• Proof of family income

• Letter of acceptance 

• Essay submission

• A referral letter

• Photograph of the applicant

After preliminary research and compilation of a list of scholarships for which you'd like to apply, rank your list depending on the value of the prize, the scholarship date, and the amount of effort required to apply. 

Making a timeline for working through this list and selecting how many scholarship applications you will finish each week should be part of your scholarship strategy. Start as early as feasible, generally in October of your senior year of high school, to maximize your scholarship application production and the scholarships you'll earn. 

Your scholarship application will undoubtedly include one letter of reference from a teacher or supervisor at a work or volunteer role, transcripts, a cover letter, a passport-size picture of yourself, and your scholarship application essay.

Missing a crucial step in a scholarship application is one of the core reasons for missing out on essential funding for your education. Before submitting each scholarship application, double-check that you haven't overlooked anything. Otherwise, ensure you're following correct etiquette when preparing and submitting your scholarship application, and it can even help you stand out from the crowd. 

Ask yourself these questions before applying for a scholarship - 

• Which scholarship do you prefer to apply for?

• Do you have any idea when the deadline is?

• Have you gathered all of the relevant data? The applicable data, timelines, and documents required will vary according to each scholarship, but it usually includes your academic record, verification of financial conditions, and other basic details.

• Do your referees know about the scholarship you're pursuing?

• Have you proofread your scholarship application with someone with prior experience on the same front?

• Have you met the deadline for submitting your application?