Applying to the wrong scheme
Scholarship names look similar and eligibility differs by category, income ceiling and course level. Read the scheme's own notification, not a summary.
Certificates that have expired
Income and category certificates carry validity periods. A valid-at-issue certificate can be expired by the time you submit.
One account, one application
Duplicate applications under the same scheme are routinely rejected, and the rejection is usually not explained.
How this article is maintained
Guides are reviewed each admission cycle. Statements that depend on policy carry a date, and anything unconfirmed is labelled rather than stated.