Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 06, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Cape Coral Community Foundation Scholarships
Cape Coral • Florida • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Cape Coral Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students. Apply online for a chance to win!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Scholarships – Hardy
Hardy County • West Virginia • Freshmen
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for Hardy County students. High chances to win!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Montrose Community Foundation Scholarships
Montrose County • Colorado • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Montrose Community Foundation offers $50,000+ in scholarships for Montrose County seniors. Apply now for a chance to win up to $10,000!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Association College Student Scholarship
New Hampshire • Environmental Science • Civil Engineering • Conservation • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NH Water Pollution Control Association offers a $1,000 scholarship for environmental students in NH colleges or residents.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Charlotte Community Foundation Scholarships
Charlotte County • Florida • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Charlotte Community Foundation offers $2M+ in scholarships for local students in various fields. Apply for up to $5,000!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
EAA Aviation Scholarship
Aviation/Aeronautical • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the EAA Aviation Scholarship worth $5,000 for aspiring aviators and STEM students. Involvement and essays required.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship
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 • 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 • Science • Freshmen
The Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship awards $1,500 to incoming freshmen pursuing engineering with a 3.75 GPA and community service.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Rosa L. Parks Scholarship
Michigan • Freshmen
The Rosa L. Parks Scholarship offers $2,000 to Michigan seniors with a 2.5 GPA, showcasing academics and community service.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Southern Illinois Community Foundation Scholarships
Alexander County • Franklin County • Gallatin County • Hamilton County • Hardin County • Jackson County • Jefferson County • Johnson County • Massac County • Perry County • Pope County • Pulaski County • Randolph County • Saline County • Union County • Williamson County • Whiteside County • Illinois • Freshmen
Southern Illinois Community Foundation offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. High chances for local students! Award: $250+.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Power Your Education Scholarship
Business (MBA) • Technology • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Power Your Education Scholarship offers $10,000 to students pursuing a bachelor's degree in business or technology.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
James B. Morris Scholarship
Iowa • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The James B. Morris Scholarship offers $1,000+ for diverse students in Iowa with a 2.5 GPA. Essay and references required.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Scholarships for Graduate Students
Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Graduate Students
Feeding Tomorrow offers scholarships up to $5,000 for graduate students pursuing food science with a 3.0 GPA and a recommendation letter.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
ALA David H. Clift Scholarship
Law • Legal • Graduate Students
The ALA David H. Clift Scholarship offers $3,000 for MLS students in ALA-accredited programs. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of South Georgia Scholarships
Bacon County • Brooks County • Decatur County • Dougherty County • Early County • Grady County • Lowndes County • Mitchell County • Seminole County • Thomas County • Tift County • Georgia • Freshmen
Community Foundation of South Georgia offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. High local student success rate!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Coastal Bend Community Foundation Scholarship
Aransas County • Bee County • Jim Wells County • Kleberg County • Nueces County • Refugio County • San Patricio County • Texas • Freshmen
The Coastal Bend Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $16,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Technical College Scholarship for Agriculture
Georgia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the $1,500 Technical College Scholarship for Agriculture to support your career in agriculture. Submit an essay to apply!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Creeds Ruritan Club Endowment
Anne Arundel County • Calvert County • Charles County • Prince George's County • St. Mary's County • Amelia County • Amherst County • Appomattox County • Brunswick County • Buckingham County • Campbell County • Caroline County • Charlotte County • Chesterfield County • Cumberland County • Dinwiddie County • Essex County • Fluvanna County • Gloucester County • Goochland County • Greensville County • Hanover County • Henrico County • Isle of Wight County • James County • King and Queen County • King George County • King William County • Lancaster County • Louisa County • Lunenburg County • Mathews County • Mecklenburg County • Middlesex County • Northumberland County • Nottoway County • Powhatan County • Chesapeake County • York County • Suffolk County • Virginia Beach County • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Creeds Ruritan Club Endowment offers $2,000 to residents of central/eastern Virginia and southern Maryland. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Elkhart County Scholarships
Elkhart County • Indiana • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of Elkhart County offers scholarships up to $13,000 for local students. Apply via the Universal Application.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
George Clanton Endowment by Tappahannock Rotary Club
Essex County • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Annual $2,000 George Clanton Endowment scholarships for Essex County residents with learning aptitude. Recommendation letters may be needed.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Mendocino County Scholarships
Mendocino County • California • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County offers over $380,000 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $20,000 for local students.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Battle Creek Community Foundation Scholarships
Battle Creek • Springfield • Emmett • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Battle Creek Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,500 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Wabash County Scholarships
Wabash County • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Explore 70 scholarships from the Community Foundation of Wabash County for students. High chances of winning! Apply now.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Raymond S. Daniel Memorial Endowment by Ann Daniel
Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
Scholarship for Brunswick Academy seniors with agricultural backgrounds. Award amount: $2,000. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Adult Scholarships
Macon County • Illinois • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Adult Scholarships offer up to $2,500 for Macon County residents aged 22+ to support nontraditional students.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region's scholarships
Appleton • Neenah • Menasha • Kaukauna • Wisconsin • Freshmen
The Community Foundation offers $1.4M in scholarships to Fox Valley students. High chances to win! Average award: $2,700.
Deadline:
March 1, 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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