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Additional Scholarship Resources

Updated

Scholarships provide additional financial aid for your educational expenses and are awarded based on merit or need. In addition to applying for scholarships, you are encouraged to Complete your Financial Aid Application Today.

External Scholarship Opportunities 

Please note that the external scholarship opportunities listed here are provided for informational purposes only. When you visit any of the suggested scholarship sites below, you will be directed to a website that may not be affiliated with Citrus College. These external websites may have different privacy policies and security levels. Citrus College is not responsible for, does not endorse, and cannot guarantee or monitor the content, availability, viewpoints, products, or services offered or expressed on these external websites.

Be Aware of Scams

College scholarship applicants should be aware of various scams that could jeopardize their finances and personal information. Here are some common scholarship scams to watch out for:

  1. Application Fees: Legitimate scholarships, FAFSA, and California Dream Act Applications do not require an application fee. If you're asked to pay a fee to apply for a scholarship, it's likely a scam.

  2. Guaranteed Winnings: No one can guarantee that you'll win a scholarship. Be cautious of any program or service that promises guaranteed scholarships in exchange for payment.

  3. Unsolicited Offers: Be wary of unsolicited emails, phone calls, or messages claiming you've won a scholarship you didn't apply for. Always verify the legitimacy of the offer.

  4. Phishing Scams: Scammers may create fake scholarship websites or emails that look real. They aim to steal your personal and financial information. Always double-check website URLs and email addresses.

  5. High Success Rates: Scams often boast unusually high success rates. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

  6. Asking for Personal Information: Legitimate scholarship providers don't need your bank account number, credit card details, or Social Security Number during the application process. Avoid scholarships that request this information.

  7. Pressure Tactics: Scammers may pressure you to act quickly, claiming the scholarship is available for a limited time. Take your time to research and apply for scholarships; don't succumb to pressure.

  8. Sponsor Secrecy: If a scholarship doesn’t clearly state who is providing the funds, it might be a scam. Legitimate scholarships are transparent about their sponsors.

  9. No Contact Information: A lack of contact information or vague details about the scholarship organization is a red flag. Reputable scholarships provide clear and accessible contact information.

  10. Fake Credentials: Be cautious of scholarships that claim endorsements from government agencies or reputable organizations without credible evidence.

By staying vigilant and researching scholarships thoroughly, applicants can protect themselves from falling victim to scams and focus on genuine opportunities to fund their education.

Scholarship Applicant Scam Resources

​​From Collegeboard Big Future​: ​​​​How to Spot Scholarship Scams​
From the Federal Trade Commission: ​​Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams​ 

Organizations Offering Scholarships

Organizations wishing to promote their scholarships through Citrus College can do so by requesting the Citrus College Financial Aid Department to advertise their higher education scholarships. To initiate this process, organizations are required to complete the Citrus College External Scholarship Submission Form.

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