Here Are the Tell-Tale Signs of a Scholarship Scam
-Guarantee of a Scholarship – No company or organization can guarantee the receipt of a scholarship, especially before an application is submitted.
-Advanced Fees – There is no reason to pay upfront for a scholarship search, since there are number of free resources online.
-Financial Information – Bank account or credit card information is not required by legitimate scholarship grantors.
-High Pressure Sales Tactics – No matter how much the promoter claims you can receive, don’t give in to pressure to sign up for any product or service immediately. Ask for written information and then research the company and the product before committing to any contract or payment.
-Dodging the Question – If you receive vague or evasive answers to your questions, this is a big red flag. Walk away.
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The following websites and search engines provide scholarship opportunities for high school students, some starting as early as the 9th grade. Click on each link to reach the website.
FAFSA Help
Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
Tuition Funding Sources Scholarships
Unigo
Scholarship Central
Student Scholarships - 15 scholarships programs available to Missouri students.
Course Hero Scholarships
Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process.
Scholly - A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
Fastweb - Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.
CashCourse - Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
Scholarships.com – A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund – Scholarship information for Latino students.
Gates Millennium Scholars – Provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose.
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
Dell Scholars Program – Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance.
UNCF – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.
Chegg – A place to connect with scholarships and learn about colleges.
Reagan Foundation Scholarships - Scholarship opportunities for outstanding student leaders.
Goizueta Legacy Scholarship - Provides scholarships for the children of Coca-Cola employees.
Purdue Global Scholarships - provides scholarships for Minority Students
Study.com Student Scholarships - Study.com wants to help empower traditionally underrepresented students by helping them reach their education goals.