<p>My son felt the same way. He applied for a load of small scholarships. It took a lot of time and he got zilch from all but one, and it was one tailored pretty much for him… My next one did not bother to try, because for him he could work and make his money, and his odds were very slim. For those who have the time to do it, it can be a nice windfall. My first one got his award doubled because he was the only recipient and a decision was made to close the program after his year. It’s like a lottery, but the odds really are far better.</p>