How we verify a scholarship
A listing appears here only after we have compared it with the sponsor's own page. Big scholarship directories are where we find leads. They are never our source.
What we check
- The sponsor is real and the award is described on the sponsor's or the official administrator's own website.
- The cycle is current. The page shows a deadline for the coming cycle, with the year.
- The facts match. Amount, deadline and who can apply are taken from that page.
- It is a scholarship. Winners are chosen by stated rules such as merit, need, an essay or a field of study. Random drawings are not listed.
- It is free to apply. Nothing that needs a fee or a purchase is listed.
- The sponsor is not selling something. Awards run by lenders or lead generators are not listed.
What the date on each listing means
"Checked" is the day we last compared the listing with the sponsor's page. A listing that has not been rechecked within 45 days is marked as being re-checked. A listing whose deadline has passed is marked closed and then removed.
What we cannot promise
Sponsors change dates, amounts and rules without notice. Confirm every detail on the sponsor's page before you apply. We do not award scholarships and cannot guarantee that a student will win one.
Found a mistake, or know a real local award?
Email help@scholarshipbuddy.app. We will check it against the sponsor's page and fix or add the listing.