{"id":3377,"date":"2021-08-27T09:22:42","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T09:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unischolarz.com\/blog\/?p=3377"},"modified":"2024-12-18T14:02:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T14:02:41","slug":"how-to-avoid-scholarship-scams-as-a-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-scholarship-scams-as-a-student\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Avoid Scholarship Scams As A Student"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-scholarship-scams-as-a-student\/#How_To_Spot_A_Scholarship_Scam\" >How To Spot A Scholarship Scam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-scholarship-scams-as-a-student\/#How_To_Protect_Yourself_From_A_Scam\" >How To Protect Yourself From A Scam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-scholarship-scams-as-a-student\/#Legitimate_Scholarship_Resource\" >Legitimate Scholarship Resource<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Scholarship scams perpetrated by predatory companies continue to target prospective students and their families as college expenses climb. Long surveys promising a pot of money at the end, an inbox crowded with spam emails, and the Department of Education emblems splashed across websites asking for an upfront fee to apply may all be encountered by a student looking for scholarships to help pay for college. This blog is dedicated to helping students identify a scholarship scam that they could encounter while applying for a scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"895\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27091722\/leon-wu-LLfRMRT-9AY-unsplash-1024x895.jpg\" alt=\"How To Avoid Scholarship Scams As A Student\" class=\"wp-image-3379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27091722\/leon-wu-LLfRMRT-9AY-unsplash-1024x895.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27091722\/leon-wu-LLfRMRT-9AY-unsplash-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27091722\/leon-wu-LLfRMRT-9AY-unsplash-768x671.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27091722\/leon-wu-LLfRMRT-9AY-unsplash-1536x1342.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27091722\/leon-wu-LLfRMRT-9AY-unsplash-1080x944.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27091722\/leon-wu-LLfRMRT-9AY-unsplash-1280x1119.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27091722\/leon-wu-LLfRMRT-9AY-unsplash-980x856.jpg 980w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27091722\/leon-wu-LLfRMRT-9AY-unsplash-480x420.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27091722\/leon-wu-LLfRMRT-9AY-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Spot_A_Scholarship_Scam\"><\/span><strong>How To Spot A Scholarship Scam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Asking For Money Upfront \/ Application Fee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how big or prominent the scholarship organisation is, never pay money upfront or pay an application fee when applying for a scholarship. You should not have to pay money to an organisation to obtain a scholarship. The money will most certainly be pocketed by these organisations, and you will never hear from them again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Guaranteed Scholarships<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Never trust a company that advertises that they will guarantee to get you a scholarship. These companies will ask for a fee and may even offer a money-back guarantee but will never get you a scholarship. Legitimate services will never say they guarantee to get you a scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Loan Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way you can get scammed through student aid is through education loans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies that need a loan charge before disbursing funds to you should be avoided at all costs. Real lending businesses will add costs to the sum of your loan, which you return over time, rather than charging you a charge upfront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniacco.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-pay-off-student-loans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 14 Best Ways To Pay Off Student Loans Quickly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dubious Scholarship Names<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Be cautious if a scholarship service or corporation uses phrases such as &#8220;official,&#8221; &#8220;national,&#8221; &#8220;government,&#8221; or other governmental or official-sounding titles. To hide the fraud, they are most likely attempting to appear official.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Redefine student accommodation and education loans! Click on the banners NOW!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Protect_Yourself_From_A_Scam\"><\/span><strong>How To Protect Yourself From A Scam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few rules that you should follow while searching and applying for scholarships. This will help you avoid being scammed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ask Yourself, &#8220;Is It Too Good To Be True?&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If an offer or scholarship appears to be too good to be true, it almost always is! If anything appears to be too good to be true, just take a step back and do some further investigation. Carefully go through the terms and conditions. It will benefit you greatly if you ask about it on student internet communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Never Pay Money<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should never provide money to a company for any reason, including application fees, convenience fees, service fees, or anything else. Scholarships that are legitimate will be free to apply for and will not need you to pay money to receive money &#8211; this is not how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact Them Directly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you receive a scholarship offer that requires payment in advance or you want to double-check if they are legitimate or not, call them directly and make sure you can reach them by phone. Request their physical location and any other information you want. Real firms will gladly share this information, whereas scammers will be hesitant to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get References<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perform some background checks on the firm or organisation providing the scholarship, such as using Google to look up their name (if someone has been defrauded by them, you will most likely find their name online someplace). Also, look for that firm in the country&#8217;s company directory; for example, all UK companies are required to be registered, and you may search them for free online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legitimate_Scholarship_Resource\"><\/span><strong>Legitimate Scholarship Resource<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UniScholar<\/strong>s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/\">UniScholars<\/a> is an online scholarship platform where students can find scholarships to more than 40+ countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany and more. Students can find more than 1,500+ scholarships offered by multinational corporations, universities, governments, trusts and other organisations, all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from browsing the most popular international scholarships like The Chevening Scholarships, Fulbright Scholarships, DAAD Scholarships and more, students can apply to 11 in-house scholarships to make their dream of studying abroad a reality. These scholarships align with the ethos of making a telling impact on society, while still chasing business targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among these in-house scholarships is the UniAcco sponsored &#8211; UniAcco Fly High Scholarship. The intention behind this scholarship is to enable committed and passionate students to achieve their academic goals by lightening the financial burden that comes with studying abroad. The UniAcco Fly High Scholarship helps break down any barriers that prevent exceptional students from attending leading colleges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total value of the UniAcco Fly High Scholarship is \u00a35,000. There are 3 categories of scholarships under the UniAcco Fly High Scholarship banner &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UniAcco Fly High Scholarship &#8211; Responsible Leader<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For the year 2021, the <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/scholarships\/uniacco-fly-high-scholarship-responsible-leader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UniAcco Fly High Scholarship &#8211; Responsible Leader<\/a> will be offering 2 scholarships worth \u00a31000 each to students who have dedicatedly worked towards improving the environment or supported a noble social cause or worked to ensure better governance. International students currently pursuing postgraduate courses in the UK or beginning a postgraduate course in the UK in the year 2021 are eligible to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UniAcco Fly High Scholarship &#8211; Passionate Scholar<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For the year 2021, the <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/scholarships\/uniacco-fly-high-scholarship-passionate-scholar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UniAcco Fly High Scholarship &#8211; Passionate Scholar<\/a> will be offering 2 scholarships worth \u00a3750 each to students who have either demonstrated academic excellence or worked dedicatedly to achieve significant honours at major forums. International students currently pursuing postgraduate courses in the UK beginning a postgraduate course in the UK in the year 2021 are eligible to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UniAcco Fly High Scholarship &#8211; All Rounder<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For the year 2021, the <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/scholarships\/uniacco-fly-high-scholarship-all-rounder\">UniAcco Fly High Scholarship &#8211; All Rounder<\/a> will be offering 2 scholarships worth \u00a3750 each to students who have put in strong efforts to develop a holistic profile. International students currently pursuing undergraduate courses in the UK or beginning an undergraduate course in the UK in the year 2021 are eligible to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other scholarships include &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UniCreds You Matter Scholarship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/scholarships\/unicreds-you-matter-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UniCreds You Matter Scholarship<\/a> aims to support the study of undergraduate or postgraduate Indian students who wish to study at universities based in the USA or Canada. This is a merit-based scholarship that awards 2 winners on the basis of their academic excellence or any other merit like sports, extracurriculars they have to showcase to the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UniCreds We The Future Scholarship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/scholarships\/unicreds-we-future-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UniCreds We the Future Scholarship<\/a> aims to provide foundational support to Indian students who wish to live their dreams of studying at an accredited university in the UK. Indian students currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the UK or beginning an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the UK are eligible to apply. Being a merit-based scholarship, applicants will be judged on their academic excellence or any other merit like sports, extracurriculars they have to showcase to the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UniCreds Wings for Dreams Scholarship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/scholarships\/unicreds-wings-dreams-scholarship\">UniCreds Wings for Dreams Scholarship<\/a> is meant for 2 deserving &amp; meritorious Indian students who may lack resources to pursue their dreams. Indian students currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Australia or beginning an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Australia are eligible to apply. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding Indian students who have the intent and the calibre to change the world and fulfil their dreams to achieve excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UniScholars Shine On Scholarship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/scholarships\/unischolarz-shine-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UniScholars Shine On Scholarship<\/a> is a merit-based scholarship that intends to uplift students to achieve greater heights. Any Indian student can be a promising candidate on the basis of their academic excellence or any other merit like sports, extracurriculars they have to showcase to the world. The scholarship enables undergraduate and postgraduate Indian students to study and conduct research at universities based in the United States of America or Canada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UniScholars Beyond the Bridges Scholarship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/scholarships\/unischolarz-beyond-bridges-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UniScholars Beyond The Bridges Scholarship<\/a> believes that nothing should be a hurdle in the way of education. Therefore, this is a need-based scholarship that aims to become the backbone of Indian students who are unable to fulfil their dreams because of lack of funds or low-income backgrounds. The scholarship will be awarded to Indian students who meet all criteria for need-based financial aid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UniScholars UniGlobal Scholarship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, numerous students move to different countries from around the world for higher studies. Keeping that in mind, the <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/scholarships\/unischolarz-uniglobal-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UniScholars UniGlobal Scholarship<\/a>, a country-specific scholarship programme, focuses on bringing a more diverse and inclusive student demographic to universities across the globe. This scholarship programme offers a scholarship to qualified applicants who wish to study for a Bachelor\u2019s\/Master\u2019s degree in countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany and France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UniScholars You Go Buddy Scholarship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/scholarships\/unischolarz-you-go-buddy-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UniScholars You Go Buddy Scholarship<\/a> understands the desire to get accepted at a renowned university. So, whether you have your heart set on the dream school or you are trying to weigh out the financial aid options, the UniScholars You Go Buddy Scholarship, a college-specific scholarship, will help you to a great extent. This scholarship programme offers a scholarship to qualified applicants who wish to study for a Bachelor\u2019s\/Master\u2019s degree at prestigious universities in the world, including (and limited to) <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ivy-league-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ivy League universities<\/a> (USA), Russell Group universities (UK), Group of 8 universities (Australia) and the Top 5 universities in Canada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UniScholars Star Student Scholarship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/scholarships\/unischolarz-star-student-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UniScholars Star Student Scholarship<\/a> is a student-specific scholarship meant for academically brilliant female students who wish to pursue higher education anywhere in the world. This scholarship places great emphasis on under-represented populations, particularly women and minorities. Female international students are encouraged to apply for the UniScholars Star Student Scholarship so that they can get a head start on their overseas education dreams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the salient features of UniScholars is that students are free to identify and apply to as many scholarships as they want, without spending any money. There are a number of Merit-based, Need-based, Country-specific, College-specific and Student-specific scholarships listed on this platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We hope you enjoyed reading this blog on How To Avoid Scholarship Scams As A Student. 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