FAQs

It is important to determine which scholarships you should not apply for and whether or not it is a scam. Here a some questions to determine whether or not a scholarship is a potential red flag:

• Is the scholarship application too easy?

• Is it immediately asking for your social security number?

• Is their contact information available for the company?

• Is the website modern and updated?

• Is it clear who is behind the scholarship?

• Is there anybody identified as winning the scholarship in the past?

It depends on the scholarship requirement, some may require an essay or personal statement as part of the application, and others may not place any emphasis on written submissions at all. 

If you’re in high school now, you should be researching and applying for scholarships during the summer between your junior and senior years. Some scholarships are geared for Juniors. 

Yes, in many cases, it's still possible to apply for a scholarship even if you don't fit the exact criteria. Sometimes scholarship committees consider a range of factors beyond just meeting the specific criteria, such as personal achievements, unique circumstances, and potential for success.  

Some scholarships may require you to fill out your FAFSA. Make sure to review qualifications and requirements of each scholarship application.