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Peyton
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How do I find legit resources that will help me explore scholarship opportunities when enrolled in post-secondary education?
I am a sophomore currently working towards obtaining my degree in the healthcare field. I am having a hard time finding a balance between working and studies. I am unable to study if I have to work but without working several hours a week, I am unable to pay for school. I have looked for scholarships but all the sites seem to be a scam. How do I find some creditable opportunities. #Fall25
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Peyton !
It is very difficult to deem Scholarship websites or scholarships themselves as "scams", so I am wondering what your exact experience is that makes you think they are not legitimate resources. Do explain this in a comment below so I can understand.
About 70 to 80% of scholarships are going to be found online. They are real scholarships. Another resource is your campus' Financial Aid Office that can inform you of the scholarships that your particular college offers. Your local Chamber of Commerce, Town or City Hall and local Library may be a resource, also. As well, company websites connected to your Major may provide scholarship opportunities. You can also consult with your Academic Counselor on campus, but they may print out or refer you to scholarships they find online at scholarship websites. Last but not least, consult with your major department about any scholarships that may not be publicly listed.
If you think scholarships from scholarship websites are a scam, is it because you applied for a couple and didn't receive the scholarship ? This would not be deemed as a scam because scholarships are not guaranteed, must go through a screening process for selection and you just wait to hear back whether or not you were chosen for the scholarship. This is why students apply for very many scholarships - to increase their chances of getting some. So you will have to put the time in applying for very many scholarships and wait to hear back about the result.
The only way I think a scholarship would raise a red flag is if the donor asks the student to include a fee with their application. This is not usually done, is actually illegal and donors who are offering monies to students should not be asking for monies from students. That's the only thing I can think of that would indicate that the scholarship would be out of line. So what was your experience ? I would like to know just for my own knowledge.
Keep in mind that all scholarships do have start dates and deadlines to apply and applications that are received after the deadline most likely are not considered. This also is not a reason to deem scholarships as a scam. Every scholarship has a time span to apply. If you miss a deadline, do not send the application in late, just apply for it the following year.
If you really want scholarships, you will dedicate lots of time, and yes, this means reading and applying for scholarships from scholarship websites. It is a lot of work but to get some you have to apply for a lot. Never send any money to apply for a scholarship. Utilize the resources I've mentioned that are in your major department, your financial aid office as well as agencies and companies in your community. You should be fine.
I hope this is reassurance and helps and I wish you all the best !
It is very difficult to deem Scholarship websites or scholarships themselves as "scams", so I am wondering what your exact experience is that makes you think they are not legitimate resources. Do explain this in a comment below so I can understand.
About 70 to 80% of scholarships are going to be found online. They are real scholarships. Another resource is your campus' Financial Aid Office that can inform you of the scholarships that your particular college offers. Your local Chamber of Commerce, Town or City Hall and local Library may be a resource, also. As well, company websites connected to your Major may provide scholarship opportunities. You can also consult with your Academic Counselor on campus, but they may print out or refer you to scholarships they find online at scholarship websites. Last but not least, consult with your major department about any scholarships that may not be publicly listed.
If you think scholarships from scholarship websites are a scam, is it because you applied for a couple and didn't receive the scholarship ? This would not be deemed as a scam because scholarships are not guaranteed, must go through a screening process for selection and you just wait to hear back whether or not you were chosen for the scholarship. This is why students apply for very many scholarships - to increase their chances of getting some. So you will have to put the time in applying for very many scholarships and wait to hear back about the result.
The only way I think a scholarship would raise a red flag is if the donor asks the student to include a fee with their application. This is not usually done, is actually illegal and donors who are offering monies to students should not be asking for monies from students. That's the only thing I can think of that would indicate that the scholarship would be out of line. So what was your experience ? I would like to know just for my own knowledge.
Keep in mind that all scholarships do have start dates and deadlines to apply and applications that are received after the deadline most likely are not considered. This also is not a reason to deem scholarships as a scam. Every scholarship has a time span to apply. If you miss a deadline, do not send the application in late, just apply for it the following year.
If you really want scholarships, you will dedicate lots of time, and yes, this means reading and applying for scholarships from scholarship websites. It is a lot of work but to get some you have to apply for a lot. Never send any money to apply for a scholarship. Utilize the resources I've mentioned that are in your major department, your financial aid office as well as agencies and companies in your community. You should be fine.
I hope this is reassurance and helps and I wish you all the best !