<p>I've been to websites like fastweb where you put in info and then it lists scholarships you're eligible for, but how do I figure out which ones I have a reasonable chance of actually getting. My grades, ECs, essay writing skills, etc. aren't too bad, but there will always be people who have better grades, etc., so how do I find scholarships that I might actually win? Thanks.</p>
<p>Many people here would agree with me that your best chance at scholarships are local scholarships (your local Elks, foundations, etc.) or a scholarship that fits you to a tee - your intended major, your nationality, etc. </p>
<p>I often think that the Fastweb scholarships are somewhat random drawings. Yes, they may weed out to a degree, but I have to believe the number of people applying to many of them is a BIG number...! Certainly if you have the time and energy go for ALL scholarships you can - but you may have better luck locally or with ones that are a great match.</p>
<p>I'd like to also think that top grades, activities etc. are NOT always the criteria looked at most for selection. In fact, I've often wondered if it's the opposite - for instance, my D who has great grades, EC's, recommendations, class rank etc. - I often wondered if scholarship committees say, "she'll have no problem getting $$" and bypass people like my D - who knows?</p>
<p>There is a website called <a href="http://www.guaranteedscholarships.com%5B/url%5D">www.guaranteedscholarships.com</a>
It's an alphabetical list of colleges and the scholarships they offer.
Don't know it it's current/legit but may be worth a look.</p>