What are some good scholarship website?

Is this a legitimate scholarship website?

• So being a junior in high school I'm looking for as many scholarship opportunities as possible for college. I came across a website called "Scholarship Zone" http://www.scholarshipzone.com/?page=reg&c=4f2ea40421904 I really want to know if this website is legitimate. Thank you

• Answer:

  1. The Web of Trust software I use to help me determine if a web site is safe from picking up spyware, viruses, etc. gives it a low rating/poor reputation. 2. It is more of a contest web site. 3. According to the web site Privacy Policies, they use the information collected from those who register for marketing and promotional purposes, among other things. Which means they can easily sell your email address and other information you may enter to register to use the web site to other businesses, resulting in you receiving a lot of spam email. [Quote] By submitting your personal and/or financial information on our site, you are hereby granting written permission to us, our affiliated sites, sponsors, etc. for contact information. You are also consenting to receive phone calls from scholarshipzone.com, our affiliates, and our partners for contact via telephone, and thereby, you waive your right to file a claim with the FTC or any other agency in regards to these contacts or calls. [End quote] Source: http://www.scholarshipzone.com/?page=privacy&c=4f2ea40421904 4. Personally, I recommend you look for scholarships for which you may qualify/to which you may wish to apply by using what I think is the best, most reliable database: Scholarship Search offered by the well-respected College Board: * http://apps.collegeboard.org/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp Click on the Start link in the middle of the text. If you choose to register (free) so you may return later and modify your search strategy, feel secure that you will not receive spam emails. A HS guidance counselor can advise you on using Scholarship Search and give you tips on how not to select too many defining terms in your search strategy, which may result in a poor scholarship search result. 5. Plus, there may be locally funded scholarships just for students graduating from your high school or for students within your area. HS guidance counselors should know about them. Be sure to speak with one at your high school. He/she can explain the ins and outs of all the types of financial aid, which you need to know about. 6. Many colleges/universities* have scholarship/grant funds (funds that do not need to be repaid) for just their own students. Staff members of the colleges/universities will need the info from your completed FAFSA to determine if you will be awarded any scholarships/grants. Scholarships generally require excellent high school grades or college/univ. grades. *By colleges/universities I mean: local taxing district funded community colleges, state government funded colleges and universities, and private and independent colleges/universities (not to be confused with for-profit/career/proprietary colleges, which first and foremost are businesses with the main focus of earning profits for their shareholders.) You will need to check with the colleges/universities that interest you to find out what scholarships they offer and if you qualify. Often that information can be found on or through the Financial Aid web pages for the schools. Librarians--Ask Us, We Answer! Find your local Public Library at: http://www.publiclibraries.com/ Find your College/University Library at: http://lists.webjunction.org/libweb/Academic_main.html Best wishes