# Welcome

## Welcome to Scholars

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Scholars is currently invite only, and this documentation is not yet complete.

Please sign up to the waitlist on [scholars.net](https://scholars.net/) to be among the first to know when Scholars becomes available.
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On Scholars, we match you with intellectually stimulating remote projects that pay well.

As a Scholar you'll be able to apply to, or be offered to, work on projects making use of your unique skillset. We welcome Scholars of all backgrounds.

So far, we have welcomed thousands of Scholars to work on a multitude of different projects, cumulatively paying out millions of USD to Scholars directly.

## Not a Scholar yet?

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>Create an Account</h4></td><td>First, you'll need to create a new account. Learn how to do so here.</td><td><a href="how-to/create-your-account">create-your-account</a></td><td><a href="https://620615177-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcMVr1tcqZLg9WCEj5GgZ%2Fuploads%2FFNSnifS4T4mkf3j4adwo%2FSlide%2016_9%20-%202.png?alt=media&#x26;token=daa19ed3-ef07-4794-ad63-a6f8121a810f">Slide 16_9 - 2.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Already a Scholar?

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>Complete your Profile</h4></td><td>Learn how to fully complete your profile to increase your chances of being picked for projects.</td><td><a href="how-to/complete-your-profile">complete-your-profile</a></td><td><a href="https://620615177-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcMVr1tcqZLg9WCEj5GgZ%2Fuploads%2Fc45dDwUqC8yMxllpYmPz%2Fcomplete.png?alt=media&#x26;token=927a3918-d5cd-40d2-bbfc-9b32cf408fb6">complete.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Verify your Identity</h4></td><td>Get verified to become eligible for jobs.</td><td><a href="how-to/verify-your-identity">verify-your-identity</a></td><td><a href="https://620615177-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcMVr1tcqZLg9WCEj5GgZ%2Fuploads%2FyVrzg3uTc6TqLkUIekvc%2Fidentity.png?alt=media&#x26;token=55bbed18-d907-48e5-9f46-71ec02ec0751">identity.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Take an Assessment</h4></td><td>Taking assessments is a requirement to apply to most jobs. Scoring well dramatically increases your chances to be picked. Learn how to take assessments here.</td><td><a href="how-to/take-an-assessment">take-an-assessment</a></td><td><a href="https://620615177-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcMVr1tcqZLg9WCEj5GgZ%2Fuploads%2FmRcRb62FXJmKeMeC16Kp%2Fassessment.png?alt=media&#x26;token=bee83d96-9269-4a90-96aa-f01a16238158">assessment.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Apply for a Job</h4></td><td>Learn how to apply for a job on Scholars.</td><td><a href="how-to/apply-for-a-job">apply-for-a-job</a></td><td><a href="https://620615177-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcMVr1tcqZLg9WCEj5GgZ%2Fuploads%2FB4QXBzYjWhAlnL9DpIa9%2Fapplyu.png?alt=media&#x26;token=85824c09-8b12-451e-8bca-22f317ae2e58">applyu.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>