<p>"Forget about scoring that one big scholarship or grant to cover the rising cost of college. Students are finding that smaller is often more lucrative.</p>
<p>With many scholarship-application deadlines approaching in November, more students are applying to a wide range of smaller scholarships, hoping to piece together award money from various sources -- often organizations that cater to a specific group, interest, subject matter, ethnicity or industry.</p>
<p>'The problem with those large, national scholarships is that they also attract a huge number of applicants,' says Gen Tanabe, author of 'The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2012.' He says the best sources for scholarship money are 'actually in your own backyard.'"</p>
<p>Another "duh!" moment. However, a recent poll shows that more than 25% of students questioned wouldn't apply for a scholarship worth less than $5,000, and that nearly half would apply only for ones of $1,000 or more.</p>
<p>What's YOUR plan (and philosophy)?</p>
<p>Applying</a> for Scholarships? Think Small - WSJ.com</p>
<p>Small</a> Scholarships: Students Can't Be Bothered | University Business Magazine</p>