Some scholarships require students to be pursuing a particular area of study.
These scholarship applications will be distributed to seniors who have expressed their interest in pursuing that specific major/career.

Ask for recommendation letters early.
These require time to be completed so be courteous to those you are asking for a recommendation and ask for one several days prior to the application due date.
If a scholarship needs to be mailed, ensure that you leave enough time for the scholarship to arrive by its due date.
Scholarships turned in after 3 pm on the date it's due may not be accepted.
Proofread the application before you submit it.
Review to ensure all required documentation is included.