2 scholarshipapplicationtips • Posted by u/fortune 3 hrs ago Why Brilliant Students Don’t Win Scholarships Being brilliant isn’t enough. Scholarships don’t reward intelligence alone — they reward story + impact + clarity of purpose. What selection committees really look for: ✅ You have a vision (not “I just want to study abroad”).✅ You can prove leadership, not say it.✅ You are already helping your community, not planning to “one day.”✅ You know why you chose that course, not because “it’s in demand.” Your CV doesn’t win scholarships — your story does.