Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 06, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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The Bright Scholar Award
Iowa • Test Scores • Freshmen
The Bright Scholar Award offers up to $40,000 scholarships for Iowa high school seniors with outstanding academic achievement.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Robert E. Applebaum Scholarship Fund
Minnesota • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
February 10, 2025
The Springfield Equity Scholarship
Vermont • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For White students • Community Service • Freshmen
The Springfield Equity Scholarship offers $4,000 for high school seniors of color with a 2.5 GPA and community involvement. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
The J & J Trujillo Memorial Scholarship Program
Arizona • New Mexico • Minnesota • Electrical/Electronics • Automotive • Construction • Mechanical • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The J & J Trujillo Memorial Scholarship offers up to $12,500 for trade education in AZ, NM, and MN. Apply with a recommendation letter.
Deadline:
February 20, 2025
Samantha Jennings-Jones Memorial Scholarship
Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Samantha Jennings-Jones Memorial Scholarship awards $5,000 to women in cybersecurity or related fields with a 3.2 GPA.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
(ISC)² Undergraduate/Associate Scholarships
Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
(ISC)² offers scholarships up to $5,000 for students in cybersecurity. Must have 3.3 GPA, essay, and recommendation to apply.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
ISC2 Graduate Scholarships
Information Sciences • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Cybersecurity • Graduate Students
ISC2 Graduate Scholarships offer $1,000 to $5,000 for Master's or doctoral students in cybersecurity with a 3.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Microsoft HOLA Scholarship Program
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Information Sciences • Business Administration • Business (MBA) • Finance • Marketing • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen
The Microsoft HOLA Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Hispanic/Latino high school seniors pursuing degrees in STEM or Business fields.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship
Engineering • Computer Science • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Business Administration • Management • Finance • Marketing • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship offers $2,500-$5,000 for high school seniors of African descent pursuing tech-related degrees.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship
Connecticut • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen
BBB's Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship offers $2,500 to diverse CT high school seniors demonstrating ethics and leadership.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for low-income students with a 2.5 GPA and extracurricular involvement.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Colorado • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Sachs Foundation offers up to $50,000 in scholarships for Black Colorado high school seniors pursuing undergraduate studies.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Barowsky Scholars
Maine • Accounting • Finance • History • Psychology • Freshmen
Barowsky Scholars provides $5,000 to $25,000 for Maine high school seniors pursuing economics and related courses.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
SWE Emerging First Year Scholars
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Freshmen
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship
Biology • Chemistry • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers scholarships up to $10,000 for biology and life science students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship
High school
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Redwood Foundation for Education Scholarships
Josephine County • Oregon • Freshmen
Redwood Foundation offers 200 scholarships of $2,500 each for Josephine County high school seniors. Apply with one form and required documents.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
The Frank Spencer Achievement Award
Windham County • Vermont • Community Service • Freshmen
The Frank Spencer Achievement Award offers $2,000 for high school seniors in specific Vermont towns with financial need and community involvement.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Rebekah Assembly of Vermont I.O.O.F. Scholarship
Vermont • Freshmen
The Rebekah Assembly of Vermont I.O.O.F. Scholarship offers $1,500 for eligible high school seniors demonstrating financial need.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
David A. Hicks Memorial Scholarship
Vermont • Freshmen
The David A. Hicks Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for seniors at specific high schools pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Let’s Grow Kids Scholarship for Aspiring Early Childhood Educators
Vermont • Education • Community Service • Freshmen
The Let’s Grow Kids Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for Vermont high school seniors pursuing early childhood education degrees.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Courcelle Scholarship
Rutland County • Vermont • Radio & Television • Film • Graphic Design • Journalism • Photography • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Public Relations • Community Service • Freshmen
The Courcelle Scholarship offers $2,000 to Rutland County high school seniors pursuing education in media and arts fields.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Frank M. and Olive F. Gilman Foundation Scholarship
Windsor County • Orange County • Vermont • Community Service • Freshmen
The Gilman Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for high school seniors in Orange and Windsor Counties, emphasizing financial need and community service.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship to Honor Mary Jeffords Mills
Rutland County • Vermont • Art History • Arts • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen
The Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for Rutland County high school seniors pursuing arts degrees.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship to Honor Marion Hausman Jeffords
Rutland County • Vermont • Arts • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen
The Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for Rutland County high school seniors pursuing arts degrees.
Deadline:
February 12, 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.
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