Verified source
An official provider or application destination is available and the listing has enough core details to guide the student.
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Verification methodology
How ScholarshipTop verifies scholarship listings
ScholarshipTop checks whether a listing has enough evidence for students to evaluate it safely. Verification is about source clarity and student usefulness, not a guarantee that a student will qualify or win.
Student-first rule
Confirm every final requirement on the official provider page before applying.
ScholarshipTop helps students search and plan. Official providers control final eligibility, deadlines, selection, and award payment.
Needs confirmation
A sponsor or source is present, but the official application path or final rule set should be checked before applying.
Partial data
Some fields are useful, but one or more critical details such as deadline, award amount, eligibility, documents, or payout are unclear.
What we check
- Official source or provider application path
- Deadline and whether the date is current or recurring
- Award amount, payout method, renewal notes, and number of awards when available
- Eligibility rules such as level, field, citizenship, residency, institution, GPA, or special status
- Required materials such as essays, transcripts, recommendations, forms, portfolios, videos, or proof of enrollment
- Application route and whether students should apply through the provider
Status labels
- Verified official source: an official-source destination is available.
- Official source available: a provider/application route exists but students should still confirm final rules.
- Needs confirmation: source information exists but the final application route or facts need checking.
- Source unclear: current data is not enough to rely on the listing without additional verification.
- Expired or check next cycle: the listed deadline appears old or the provider may reopen a future cycle.
Student rule
Always confirm final requirements, deadlines, timezone, payout method, and submission steps on the official provider page before applying.