Common Warning Signs

• Fake application fees — legitimate scholarships never require payment to apply.
• Fake acceptance letters — always verify directly with the provider's official contacts.
• Fake agents — be wary of individuals claiming to guarantee funding for a fee.
• Fake social media accounts — check for official verification badges and cross-reference with the organization's real website.
• Suspicious payment requests — never send money via wire transfer, gift cards, or cryptocurrency for "processing."
• Fake websites — check the URL carefully for misspellings or unusual domains.

How to Verify a Provider

Cross-check the organization on Africa ScholarBridge's Providers directory, visit their official website directly (not through a link sent to you), and look for a verification badge on the opportunity page.

How to Verify an Official Application Link

Compare the link on Africa ScholarBridge with the provider's own website. If in doubt, search for the opportunity name plus the organization's name directly.