I used to think all the good scholarships were super competitive and required perfect grades. Turns out, there are so many merit scholarships specifically for international students that fly under the radar! I started by checking individual university websites and their financial aid pages. Many schools have dedicated scholarships that aren't advertised widely.
Another game changer was joining online communities and forums like this one. People frequently share lesser-known opportunities that you won’t find on the big scholarship search engines.
Lastly, don’t forget about local organizations and businesses. Many of them offer scholarships and they often have fewer applicants! It’s worth a shot.