Please be aware of these warning signs of scholarship scams which are often disguised as scholarship search companies:
1. High application fees or any application fee
2. Guaranteed winnings
3. Everybody is eligible
4. Masquerading as a federal agency
5. Claims of government approval
6. Time pressure
7. Unusual requests for personal information
Go to http://www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams for more information on scholarship scams.
