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There are thousands of scholarships available to help students pay for college. However, how do you know if a scholarship is legitimate? Large and well-known companies and organizations are usually safe, but what about smaller, lesser-known names? There are many smaller organizations and people who want to help students! However, there are also scammers who prey on students who need financial help. Many of us worry about identity theft and we want to make sure our information is safe. We also don’t want to waste our time on something that is not real. Before applying for a scholarship that you are not sure about, learn about these 13 common scholarship scams. If a scholarship has any of the 13 red flags below, skip it and move to a legitimate opportunity. Read More