One of the best ways for a single mom to improve her life in the long term, for both her and her children, is by furthering her education. This will give her a new skill set or complete an existing one which will lead to getting higher paying jobs. Therefore single mom scholarships can be an invaluable aid in moving forward. Care should be taken though as there are many fake programs run by scammers trying to take advantage of anyone they can.
Scamming is not a new profession by any means, and scammers are completely unscrupulous in who they target, even if it is through a program for single mom scholarships. They rely on the desperation of many single parents and exploit it to get what they want. This article will look at some signs that should make you turn and run if you want to avoid being a scam victim.
First and foremost, you should not have to pay a fee to search for scholarship programs or to apply, since there are free services you can use to the same effect. In any case, all these programs have their own websites where you can apply at no charge and contain all the information you could possibly need. It is also vital than you never give out your credit card or bank account information, no matter how convincing the person on the other end of the phone may sound. There is no reason a scholarship program would need your bank information.
A guaranteed scholarship and you don’t have to do anything to get it? Sounds like a dream. Well, it is because unless they are the scholarship judges, no one can guarantee that you will get the scholarship. Plus, you still have to fill out the application; no one can do that for you.
Another method they use is to try and pressure you into applying for a scholarship. No legitimate program offering single mother scholarships will every pressure you into doing something you don’t want to do, and they will definitely not ask you for money to do so.
You should also be wary of smooth talkers who sound overly official and deftly skirt directly answering any of your questions. Before you believe anything you are told, make sure you verify their legitimacy with a reputable institution or school. If you can’t get straight answers about what will be done with your information or about their contact details, then you should definitely choose a different sponsor.
The most important piece of advice though is to check with your local college or university as well as official institutions to see if the company is legitimate or not. They will be able to provide you the most accurate information to help you keep your money where it belongs. In your pocket.
You can watch this video for a bit of an introduction to some of the legit single mom scholarship programs:
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