Outside Scholarships

Funding provided by entities not affiliated with Mohave College or the Foundation. Includes local and national organizations, professional associations, civic or religious groups, private foundations, and independent third parties.

Important Disclaimers

• No Endorsement: Inclusion on this page does not imply endorsement or recommendation by Mohave College
• No Management: College does not manage or influence selection processes
• No Verification: College does not verify accuracy or legitimacy of providers
• Student Responsibility: Students must conduct own research and confirm eligibility before applying
• Legal Factors: Some scholarships have eligibility based on residency, citizenship status, or other legal factors not influenced by Mohave College

Available Resources

Mohave College provides information on:

• Scholarship databases for independent search
• Highlighted scholarship opportunities (compiled list)
• Guidance on avoiding scholarship scams

Scholarship Databases Listed

• Arizona Community Foundation
• Bold Career
• One Stop
• College Board - Big Future
• Fast Web
• Health Resources and Service Administration
• Open Education Database
• Pathways to Science
• scholarships.com
• Scholly

Red Flags for Scholarship Scams

• Application fees required
• Guaranteed winnings promised
• Claims that "everyone is eligible"
• References to "unclaimed aid"
• Requests for sensitive information (SSN, bank details)
• Unprofessional websites or communications
• Lack of transparency in eligibility or criteria

Application Process

1. Search scholarship databases provided by Mohave College
2. Review scholarship listings on Mohave College outside scholarships page
3. Verify eligibility with each scholarship organization directly
4. Confirm application requirements specific to each scholarship
5. Submit application according to each scholarship's process

General Best Practices

• Conduct independent research on each opportunity
• Verify all eligibility criteria with scholarship provider
• Confirm deadlines and application requirements
• Review for signs of legitimate opportunities
• Never pay application fees
• Do not share sensitive information unless verified as legitimate
• Review FinAid.org for additional scam prevention guidance

Key Note

Each scholarship has its own:

• Application process
• Eligibility criteria
• Deadline
• Selection process

Students are responsible for understanding and meeting all requirements for each individual scholarship.