Check the sponsor, application path, conditions, and fees before sharing information.
Program rules, amounts, and dates can change. Check the linked official sources for the current cycle.
Identify the actual funder
Confirm the organization, official domain, contact information, and program page. Be cautious when an intermediary will not identify the sponsor.
Read rules and agreements
Check applicant requirements, uses, deadlines, repayment or ownership terms, and follow-up obligations. Request written clarification when a key term is unclear.
Watch for pressure
Guaranteed awards, urgency, and unusual payment or credential requests are warning signs. Contact the organization through an independently verified channel.