I was so focused on finding the big scholarships that I almost missed out on some really awesome smaller ones. These don't get as much attention, but that means less competition!
What worked for me was expanding my search criteria and not just filtering for the highest amounts. I started looking at local scholarships and niche ones related to my major, which made a huge difference.
Don't overlook these! You might just find a perfect fit that covers a significant portion of your costs.