Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 06, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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TAJE Scholarship
Texas • Journalism • Freshmen
The TAJE Scholarship offers $1,000 to Texas high school seniors pursuing journalism. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Hamilton Community Foundation Scholarships (NE)
Hamilton County • Nebraska • Freshmen
Hamilton Community Foundation offers $237,900+ in scholarships annually for Hamilton County students. High chances to win!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Blandy Research Experiences For Undergraduates Program
Virginia • Conservation • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Blandy Research offers Undergraduate Fellowships in ecology and environmental science in Virginia. Apply with a personal statement and references.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Broadcast Scholarship Program
Kansas • Radio & Television • Juniors • Seniors
The Broadcast Scholarship Program offers up to $20,000 for Kansas residents in broadcast studies with a 2.5 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Hospitality Education Scholarship (Winter)
Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Travel & Tourism • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation offers $2,000 scholarships for hospitality students. Must be 18 with a diploma. Essay and recommendations needed.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin's scholarships
Portage County • Waushara County • Wisconsin • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin offers $300,000 in scholarships for local students. High chances to win! Apply now.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Academic Scholarship
Public Health • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association offers $1,000 scholarships for recreation majors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Phelps County Community Foundation (Pccf) Scholarship
Phelps County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Phelps County Community Foundation offers $170,725+ in scholarships annually. Apply now for a chance to win $250+!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Stateline Community Foundation's scholarships
Beloit • Wisconsin • Freshmen
Stateline Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students. Apply now for a chance to win $250+!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Conejo Open Space Foundation Scholarship
Ventura County • Los Angeles County • California • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Natural Resources Management • Freshmen
The Conejo Open Space Foundation Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for high school seniors pursuing environmental studies in Ventura County.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Mary Ellen Kirkpatrick Leadership Scholarship
Kansas • Accounting • Seniors
The Mary Ellen Kirkpatrick Leadership Scholarship offers $2,500 for junior accounting majors at Kansas colleges. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 16, 2025
Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship
Kansas • Accounting • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors
The Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship offers $2,500 for junior ethnic minority accounting majors in Kansas colleges.
Deadline:
February 16, 2025
John J. Killian Scholarship
Kansas • Accounting • Seniors
The John J. Killian Scholarship offers $2,500 for junior accounting majors at Kansas colleges. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 16, 2025
Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewski Medical Scholarship
Massachusetts • Medicine • For Women • Graduate Students
The Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewski Medical Scholarship offers $3,500 to Polish women in Massachusetts pursuing an M.D. with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
The Pinebelt Foundation Scholarships
New Augusta • Prentiss • Ellisville • Lumberton • Laurel • Leakesville • Hattiesburg • Brookhaven • Bassfield • Collins • Columbia • Petal • Purvis • Richton • Sandersville • Soso • State Line • Sumrall • Waynesboro • Bay Springs • Mississippi • Freshmen
The Pinebelt Foundation offers scholarships for local students. Apply now for a chance to win $250+! Visit their website for details.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
Web Design Scholarship
Graphic Design • Computer Science • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Web Design Scholarship offers $1,000 to US students at accredited schools. Apply with an unofficial transcript and design submission.
Deadline:
February 18, 2025
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara General Scholarship
Santa Barbara County • California • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen
The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara offers merit and need-based scholarships for local students, starting at $250.
Deadline:
February 19, 2025
Community Foundation of Monroe County Scholarships
Monroe County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of Monroe County offers 120+ scholarships for residents, rewarding academic efforts and specific fields of study.
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge
Age • High school
The MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge offers up to $100,000 in scholarships for high school students in the U.S. and England/Wales.
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Lancaster County Community Foundation Scholarships
Lancaster County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
Lancaster County Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships
Linn County • Iowa • Freshmen
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation offers $100,000+ in scholarships for Linn County students. Apply now for up to $5,000!
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
San Antonio Area Foundation Scholarships
Bexar County • Webb County • Kendall County • Comal County • Guadalupe County • Wilson County • Atascosa County • Medina County • Bandera County • La Salle County • Karnes County • Texas • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
San Antonio Area Foundation offers over $5M in scholarships. Complete Universal and Common Applications for a chance to win up to $10K.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
Outer Banks Community Foundation Scholarships
Dare County • Currituck County • Pasquotank County • Camden County • Washington County • Tyrrell County • Hyde County • North Carolina • Freshmen
Apply for Outer Banks Community Foundation Scholarships offering up to $3,000 for local students. High chances to win!
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund
Colorado • American Studies • English • Foreign Languages • Gender Studies • History • Literature • Philosophy • Psychology • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • High school
The Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund awards $1,500 to Colorado high school seniors pursuing arts or humanities with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 25, 2025
Andreas Heiberg Scholarship
Washington • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Biology • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Healthcare-Related • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Aerospace • Industrial Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Marine Biology/Sciences • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Andreas Heiberg Scholarship offers $3,000 to 15 Washington students in STEM with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 26, 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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