RaiseMe Scholarships: Are they Legitimate?

I've recently come across this online platform called RaiseMe that purportedly aids with college scholarships. The concept seems really promising, but I'm a bit skeptical. Is Raise Me legitimate? Has anyone used it successfully for scholarship application?

Absolutely, RaiseMe is a legitimate platform that's used by many high school students to earn "micro-scholarships" from colleges for their achievements during high school. It was founded in 2012 and since then has partnered with more than 300 colleges and universities in the United States.

Here's how it works: students add their achievements to their RaiseMe profile, like getting a good grade in a class or participating in an extracurricular activity, and colleges partnered with RaiseMe provide certain scholarships for each of these achievements. However, these scholarships won't be awarded until and unless the student is admitted to the college. They'll typically be part of the student's financial aid package upon admission.

It's worth noting that each college on the platform sets its own eligibility requirements, qualifier stipulations, and amount of scholarship money for each type of achievement. So, it's good idea to get familiar with the specifics of each college's scholarship offerings and policies on RaiseMe, because they can vary significantly.

Many students I know have found success with RaiseMe, granted they took the time to understand the platform and utilized it early and consistently throughout their high school years. It's also important to remember this isn't the only avenue for scholarships and financial aid though. It's still wise to explore all possibilities to increase your chances of finding optimal funding for your college education.