Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 06, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Watson-Brown Scholarship
Abbeville County • Aiken County • Allendale County • Bamberg County • Barnwell County • Edgefield County • Greenville County • McCormick County • Spartanburg County • Burke County • Columbia County • Elbert County • Glascock County • Hart County • Jefferson County • Jenkins County • Lincoln County • McDuffie County • Richmond County • Screven County • Taliaferro County • Warren County • Wilkes County • Georgia • South Carolina • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Watson-Brown Scholarship offers $3,000 per semester for students from select counties in GA and SC attending accredited colleges.
Deadline:
February 8, 2025
Washington CPA Foundation Accounting Scholarship
Washington • Accounting • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the Washington CPA Foundation Accounting Scholarship for up to $10,000. Open to accounting majors with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Deadline:
February 10, 2025
Greater Toledo Community Foundation Scholarships
Toledo • Ohio • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Greater Toledo Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 11, 2025
Marion Community Foundation Scholarships (OH)
Marion County • Ohio • Freshmen
Marion Community Foundation offers $536,880+ in scholarships annually for Marion County students. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
February 11, 2025
Scott Campitelli Memorial Scholarship
Vermont • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Freshmen
The Scott Campitelli Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to Vermont high school seniors pursuing Communications with financial need.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Samara Fund Scholarships
Vermont • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Asexual students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Scholarships
West Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation offers scholarships for West Virginia students pursuing post-secondary education. Apply by Feb 15.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Burlington Veterans’ Club Scholarship
Chittenden County • Vermont • Freshmen
Burlington Veterans’ Club Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for Chittenden County seniors with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
The Carolyn Barra Scholarship
Essex County • Vermont • Theatre/Performing Arts • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Carolyn Barra Scholarship offers $3,000 for Essex Junction High School graduates with a 3.0 GPA and arts/community involvement.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
The Harold and Sally Mitchell Scholarship
Windham County • Vermont • Freshmen
The Harold and Sally Mitchell Scholarship offers $2,000 for high school seniors in Athens, Grafton, or Bellows Falls with financial need.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Richard T. Gates Engineering and Technology Endowed Challenge Scholarship
Vermont • Technology • 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 • Freshmen
The Richard T. Gates Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for Vermont high school seniors pursuing engineering or technology degrees.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
St. Johnsbury Rotary Community Service Award
Vermont • Community Service • Freshmen
The St. Johnsbury Rotary Community Service Award offers $1,500 for students showing financial need and community involvement. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
PC Construction Scholarship
Vermont • Construction • Construction Engineering • Civil Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • High school • Freshmen
The PC Construction Scholarship offers $2,500 to Vermont high school seniors pursuing construction management or engineering degrees.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
M&T Bank Scholarship
Vermont • Community Service • High school • Freshmen
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Ranney Memorial Scholarship
Windham County • Vermont • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Community Service • Freshmen
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Essex Rotary Scholarship
Vermont • Community Service • Freshmen
The Essex Rotary Scholarship offers $2,500 to graduating seniors for post-secondary education, requiring community involvement and financial need.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Past Chairs' Legacy Scholarship
Biology • Food & Nutrition • Conservation • Natural Resources Management • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Past Chairs' Legacy Scholarship offers $2,500 for college students in hydropower-related fields with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 13, 2025
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation's scholarships
Koochiching County • Itasca County • Aitkin County • St. Louis County • Carlton County • Lake County • Douglas County • Cook County • Bayfield County • Ashland County • Iron County • Price County • Minnesota • Freshmen
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation offers $800,000+ in scholarships for northeast MN and northwest WI students. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 13, 2025
Carter Pitts Scholarships
Journalism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • High school
The Carter Pitts Scholarship awards $500 to aspiring newspaper industry students. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarships
Saginaw County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Saginaw Community Foundation offers scholarships from $500 to $4,000 for local students. One application covers all scholarships.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to Mississippi seniors graduating in 2025. Apply with an audition video.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
The DGV Scholarship Program
STEM • Finance • Business (MBA) • 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 Women • Freshmen
The DGV Scholarship Program awards $5,000 to BIPOC and women in STEM, Finance, or Business with financial need and strong academics.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Truman Heartland Community Foundation Scholarships
Jackson County • Missouri • High school
Truman Heartland Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for students in Eastern Jackson County, MO. Apply online!
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Community Foundation for Cloud County Scholarships
Cloud County • Washington County • Kansas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Cloud County Scholarships offer diverse opportunities for high school and college students. Apply now for a chance to win $250+!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Greater Salina Community Foundation Scholarships
Saline County • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Explore diverse scholarships for Saline county students, including high school seniors and non-traditional students. Apply now!
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.
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