Single Mom Scholarships, Watch Out For Deceptive $10,000 Scholarship Offers
There are plenty of ways for single mothers to obtain help for education costs, but there are also a large number of programs out there that are just trying to charge a fee to find financial aid that you are entitled to for free.
Many have heard the saying, If it sounds too good to be true... and this is the case with many of these so-called opportunities that are being offered on the internet. Don't misunderstand my skepticism, there are plenty of legitimate programs being offered and unfortunately the faulty programs are doing their best to imitate the legitimate offers.
For most trusting people, it is very difficult to tell the difference between the real programs and those that just want to take advantage of your need for help. I am going to share with you some things to watch out for as you surf through the abundance of offers that are flooding the world-wide web.
First off, I speak from experience with scholarships. I am the founder and selection committee member of a private foundation that awards multiple scholarships each year. I have seen the positive side of the scholarship world, but in recent years, I am seeing more and more of the negative side along with its uncaring greed.
Watch Out For:
1. Sweepstakes: Any scholarship offer that is run like a sweepstakes, is usually false. If you didn't fill out an application with a deadline, steer clear.
2. Credit Cards: If they ask for your credit card or bank account number on an application, over the phone or on the internet... shred it, hang up or "X" out. Scholarships give money away to recipients. They don't charge them.
3. Sales Language: Programs that make statements like, millions go unclaimed or you won't find this anywhere else, click next. They are probably trying to sell you something, not help you. Legitimate scholarship programs offer free applications and information to anyone that is eligible.
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