Now is the time to start applying for scholarships! Get organized and go to your nearest dollar store for supplies like staples, highlighters, pens, organized file for applications and paper. You will need an organizer file to keep up with your applications deadlines and requirements. Organize all your applications in order by date! Which ever is due first should be in the front. Get a tab and write down the scholarship name and date so you can see it when you open your file.