High school senior scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 09, 2025Apply below to the best High school senior scholarships for February 2025.
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Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Scholarships
Christian County • Coles County • Effingham County • Moultrie County • Shelby County • Illinois • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students. Apply online with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 18, 2025
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Scholarships
Wayne County • Allen County • Indiana • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne offers scholarships for local students from elementary to graduate level, with awards over $1,000.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship
Massachusetts • Radio & Television • Sophomores • Juniors • High school • Freshmen • Seniors
Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in broadcasting. Eligibility based on need, merit, and service.
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
Princeton Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Princeton • West Windsor • Plainsboro • Ocean County • Monmouth County • Mercer County • New Jersey • Freshmen • High school
Princeton Area Community Foundation offers over $100,000 in scholarships for local students based on merit and need. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
North Valley Community Foundation Scholarships
Butte County • Glenn County • Tehama County • Colusa County • California • High school • Freshmen
North Valley Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for high school seniors in Butte, Glenn, Tehama, or Colusa counties.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
Community Foundation of Burke County Scholarships
Burke County • North Carolina • Freshmen • High school • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for over 150 scholarships from the Community Foundation of Burke County for NC students. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Central Scholarship
Maryland • For Black and/or African American students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Central Scholarship offers $1,000-$11,000 to Maryland's African American/Black students with a 2.8 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Fayette County Scholarships
Fayette County • Pennsylvania • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for scholarships up to $5,000 from the Community Foundation of Fayette County for high school and college students.
Deadline:
May 9, 2025
Rick Pankow Foundation Scholarship
Washington • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Horticulture • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Rick Pankow Foundation Scholarship awards $2,000 to Washington State students pursuing horticulture or green industry programs.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
Vocational Scholarship Grant
Nebraska • High school
The Vocational Scholarship Grant offers $250+ for Nebraska high school seniors pursuing vocational studies. Essay and recommendations needed.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
April Moore Memorial Scholarship
Placer County • Nevada County • Sierra County • Sacramento County • El Dorado County • California • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Veterinary • For Native American / American Indian students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Stephen Feinberg Multi-Year Scholarship Program
For Black and/or African American students • High school
The Stephen Feinberg Scholarship offers up to $40,000 for full-time African-American students with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Berkeley Kiwanis Scholarship Program
Berkeley • Albany • El Cerrito • Acton • California • High school
Berkeley Kiwanis offers scholarships up to $10,000 for high school seniors and GED students in Berkeley, Albany, and El Cerrito.
Deadline:
March 20, 2025
Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Billboard Scholarship
Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Win a $2,000 scholarship by designing a billboard to raise awareness about the dangers of texting while driving. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Radio Scholarship
Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Radio Scholarship to win $2,000 by creating a radio ad about phone safety while driving.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship
Oregon • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Oregon PTA offers a $1,000 scholarship for residents pursuing teaching degrees at Oregon public colleges. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Roger J. Sheridan Memorial Scholarship
Vermont • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • High school • Freshmen
The Roger J. Sheridan Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for Vermont high school students pursuing a degree in physical education.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • High school
The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards up to $50,000 to exceptional students under 18 for impactful work recognized by experts.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children Annual Scholarship
For students with disabilities • High school • Freshmen
NJ Council for Exceptional Children offers up to $1,000 scholarship for disabled high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Never Satisfied Scholarship
Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • High school
The Never Satisfied Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for students to submit essays and visit the POET Sioux Falls campus.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
High school • Freshmen
High school students can win $200 to $800 in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest focused on the American Revolution.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Brawerman Fellowship scholarship
Los Angeles County • California • For Jewish students • High school • Freshmen
The Brawerman Fellowship offers $10,000 annually for Jewish seniors in LA with a 3.5 GPA, totaling up to $40,000 over four years.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
Wayne E. Hesch Memorial Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Wayne E. Hesch Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for AMOA members' students. Apply with an application form and transcripts.
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Foundation for the Carolinas Scholarships
Cherokee County • Cleveland County • Iredell County • Lancaster County • Lexington County • Lincoln County • Mecklenburg County • Richmond County • Stanly County • Union County • York County • Cabarrus County • Rowan County • North Carolina • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students
Foundation for the Carolinas offers 150+ scholarships for students in NC and SC, from kindergarten to graduate school, with one application.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley Scholarships
Kankakee County • Illinois • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Explore scholarships from the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley for college and vocational education. Apply by February 28th!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
FAQ
To increase your chances of winning a high school senior scholarship, focus on maintaining good grades, getting involved in extracurricular activities, volunteering in your community, and writing a compelling personal statement that highlights your achievements and goals.
Common documents required for high school senior scholarship applications include your high school transcript, letters of recommendation, a personal statement or essay, and proof of extracurricular involvement or community service.
To apply for high school senior scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide transcripts, and submit any required essays or letters of recommendation. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship you are interested in.
It's advisable to start applying for high school senior scholarships during your junior year or early in your senior year. Many scholarships have deadlines in the fall or winter of your senior year.
Yes, you can apply for multiple high school senior scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
While many scholarships do consider GPA as a factor, not all high school senior scholarships require a high GPA. Some scholarships focus on other criteria such as leadership, community service, or financial need.
Eligibility criteria for high school senior scholarships can vary widely. Common requirements include being a graduating high school senior, maintaining a certain GPA, and demonstrating involvement in extracurricular activities or community service.
Yes, many high school senior scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its authenticity.
You can find high school senior scholarships on various platforms, including scholarship search engines and databases. A great resource is Mos, where you can explore a wide range of scholarships tailored for high school seniors.
High school senior scholarships are financial awards designed to help students who are graduating from high school pay for their post-secondary education. These scholarships can be based on various criteria, including academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, community service, and financial need.
When writing a scholarship application, be sure to follow the guidelines carefully, showcase your unique experiences and achievements, and proofread your work for clarity and grammar. Personalizing your application to reflect your passion and goals can also make a significant impact.
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