You might feel like scholarships are impossible to win. But that's probably because you've been taught to apply for the wrong scholarships. Instead of applying for scholarships that are open to virtually every student, look for scholarships that are highly tailored to you. Also, look for scholarships that require more work to apply, such as essays, letters of recommendation, and interviews. These scholarships are much less competitive because fewer students apply to them. If you only apply for local, niche, and high-quality scholarships, you can win scholarship money more easily.