Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 04, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Scholarship Detective Launch Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the Scholarship Detective Launch Scholarship for a chance to win $1,000 by answering a simple question in 140 characters.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
Age • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
Odenza Vacations offers a $500 scholarship for U.S. residents aged 17-24 with a GPA of 2.5+. Essay required to apply.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Rover Scholarship
Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Rover Scholarship offers $2,500 to U.S. students with a 3.0 GPA pursuing higher education. Essay required for application.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Visionary Scholarship
High school • Freshmen
The Visionary Scholarship offers $1,000 to $2,500 for high school students pursuing higher education. Apply with an essay today!
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship
Athletic & Related • Psychology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Nursing • Medicine • Dentistry • Mental Health • Health Education • Sports Management • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship offers $1,500 to students pursuing health and fitness careers, recognizing leadership and achievement.
Deadline:
August 1, 2025
Woodruff Scholarship
Arkansas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Woodruff Scholarship offers $1,000 for Arkansas college students. Apply online by April 1 with a 500-word essay.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Scholarships
Wayne County • Oakland County • Macomb County • Lenawee County • Monroe County • Livingston County • Washtenaw County • St. Clair County • Michigan • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan offers scholarships up to $7,500 for students in several counties. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
WonderMom Scholarship
Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
WonderMom Scholarship awards $1,000 for high school seniors and $2,000 for college students who are single parents. Apply online.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Oklahoma Scholarship Competition
Oklahoma • High school • Freshmen
Oklahoma Scholarship Competition awards $1,000 to high school students excelling in a test on state history and geography.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
The Clubs of America Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Clubs of America Scholarship awards $1,000 to undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA or higher who submit an essay on career aspirations.
Deadline:
August 31, 2025
Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarship
Kentucky • Indiana • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarship awards $1,000 to Kentucky and Indiana residents with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required to apply.
Deadline:
May 10, 2025
Worthy Women Scholarship
For Women • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Worthy Women Scholarship provides up to $2,500 for women returning to school. Apply with an essay to pursue your passions.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • STEM • Science • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Physics • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The SBB Research Group offers 12 STEM scholarships of $2,500 for full-time students. Apply now with an essay!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Shape The Future Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Shape The Future Scholarship awards $2,500 to students passionate about Travel and Business with a 2.0 GPA. Essay required.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
MyMozaic Monthly Scholarship Contest
Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Enter the MyMozaic Monthly Scholarship Contest for a chance to win $1,000! Open to U.S. citizens aged 13+. Submit your profile now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Got a Spine Scholarship
Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Got a Spine Scholarship offers $500 for full-time US or Canadian college students with a 2.5 GPA and an essay requirement.
Deadline:
May 2, 2025
Sutliff and Stout Scholarship
Freshmen • High school • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors
Sutliff & Stout offers a $1,500 scholarship for an essay on distracted driving habits and solutions. Open to high school and college students.
Deadline:
July 26, 2025
Clubs of America Scholarship Program
Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
Clubs of America offers a $1,000 scholarship for college students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with a 600-word essay.
Deadline:
August 31, 2025
American Muscle Automotive Scholarship
Automotive • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Technology • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors
Apply for the $2,500 American Muscle Automotive Scholarship for automotive majors. Essay required. Deadlines: Oct 15 (spring), Jun 15 (fall).
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program
Transportation/Logistics • Mathematics • Science • Engineering • Architecture • Environmental Engineering • Pre-Med • Psychology • Foreign Languages • Literature • Freshmen
Fontana Transport Inc. offers a $5,000 scholarship for first-gen seniors pursuing degrees in various fields. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
$1000 Legit Course Reviewers Scholarship Program
Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The $1000 Legit Course Reviewers Scholarship Program offers students a chance to win by writing an essay on online learning.
Deadline:
June 20, 2025
Global Perspectives Scholarship
Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Global Perspectives Scholarship awards $1,000 to students attending accredited colleges. Essay submission required for application.
Deadline:
August 27, 2025
Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship
Texas • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship offers $5,000 monthly to Texas students with a 3.3 GPA or higher. Open to high school and college students.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
2nd Chance Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The 2nd Chance Scholarship provides $1,000 awards for eligible U.S. residents with a High School Diploma or GED. Apply online.
Deadline:
August 31, 2025
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Scholarships
St. Joseph County • Indiana • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County offers over 60 scholarships totaling $1M annually, with awards up to $5,000 for local students.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
FAQ
Some tips for writing a strong application include being clear and concise, showcasing your unique qualities, tailoring your application to each scholarship, and proofreading for errors.
In your personal statement, include your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, career goals, and any challenges you've overcome. Make sure to convey your passion and commitment.
To apply for merit scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit transcripts, and provide any required essays or letters of recommendation. Check the specific application process for each scholarship.
To increase your chances, focus on maintaining a strong academic record, participating in extracurricular activities, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and crafting a compelling personal statement.
Yes, you can apply for multiple merit scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving financial aid.
While many merit scholarships do require a high GPA, some may consider other factors such as leadership skills, community service, or special talents. It's important to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Eligibility criteria for merit scholarships can vary widely but often include academic performance, standardized test scores, extracurricular involvement, and sometimes specific talents or skills.
Yes, merit scholarships are legitimate forms of financial aid offered by various institutions, organizations, and foundations to recognize and reward student achievements.
You can find merit scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, checking with your school’s financial aid office, and visiting websites like Mos that specialize in scholarship listings.
Merit scholarships are financial awards given to students based on their academic, artistic, athletic, or other achievements. These scholarships are typically awarded without regard to financial need.
Common mistakes to avoid include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting incomplete applications, and not proofreading your essays or personal statements.
Many merit scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA, completing a specific number of credit hours, or continuing to meet other eligibility criteria.
Common documents required for merit scholarship applications include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement or essay, and sometimes standardized test scores.
Resources for Merit scholarships
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