Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 06, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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AgCountry Farm Credit Services High School Scholarship
Minnesota • North Dakota • Wisconsin • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen
AgCountry Farm Credit Services offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing agriculture careers. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Grays Harbor Community Foundation Scholarships
Grays Harbor County • Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grays Harbor Community Foundation offers $1M+ in scholarships to 400 local students annually, with an average award of $2,000.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Scholarships
DeKalb County • Cherokee County • Etowah County • Calhoun County • St. Clair County • Cleburne County • Talladega County • Clay County • Randolph County • Jackson County • Marshall County • Limestone County • Bartow County • Floyd County • Gordon County • Paulding County • Polk County • Alabama • Georgia • High school
The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama offers over 45 scholarships, with awards up to $32,000 for local students.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Hillsdale County Community Foundation Scholarships
Hillsdale County • Michigan • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Hillsdale County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for local students pursuing higher education.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin's scholarships
Crawford County • Grant County • Green County • Iowa County • Lafayette County • Rock County • Sauk County • Vernon County • Walworth County • Wisconsin • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin offers scholarships for high school seniors in several counties. Apply now for a chance to win!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Mecosta County Community Foundation Scholarships
Mecosta County • Michigan • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Mecosta County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students to support tuition and educational expenses. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Macon County Scholarships
Macon County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for scholarships from the Community Foundation of Macon County. Local students can win up to $10,000 with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Scholarships
Atchison County • Nodaway County • Worth County • Gentry County • Harrison County • Mercer County • Putnam County • Holt County • Andrew County • DeKalb County • Daviess County • Grundy County • Sullivan County • Linn County • Livingston County • Caldwell County • Clinton County • Buchanan County • Missouri • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri offers scholarships up to $6,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
San Angelo Area Foundation Scholarships
Glasscock County • Sterling County • Coke County • Runnels County • Reagan County • Irion County • Tom Green County • Concho County • McCulloch County • San Saba County • Crockett County • Schleicher County • Menard County • Mason County • Llano County • Sutton County • Kimble County • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
San Angelo Area Foundation offers $1M+ in scholarships annually to local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's Scholarships
Kansas City • Missouri • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Graduates
The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of South Lake Scholarships
Lake County • Florida • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of South Lake offers scholarships up to $2,500 for local students. Apply now for a high chance of winning!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Howard E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship
Kentucky • Wisconsin • Materials Science • Industrial Engineering • Age • Juniors • Seniors
The Adkins Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 for juniors/seniors in welding engineering in WI or KY. GPA requirements apply.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Scholarships
Alcona County • Alpena County • Montmorency County • Presque Isle County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan offers $500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Scranton Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Scranton • Pennsylvania • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scranton Area Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
American Welding Society Scholarship
Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Dorian De Long Arts and Music Scholarship
Arts • High school
Annual Dorian De Long Arts and Music Scholarship for Colorado high school graduates pursuing arts majors at local institutions. Up to $2,500.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Cape Cod Foundation Scholarships
Barnstable County • Dukes County • Nantucket County • Massachusetts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Cape Cod Foundation offers over $900,000 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $40,000 for local students.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Legacy Regional Community Foundation Scholarships
Cowley County • Kansas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Legacy Regional Community Foundation offers scholarships for Cowley County students. High chances of winning with essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern Ohio Scholarships
Mercer County • Trumbull County • Lawrence County • Pennsylvania • Ohio • Freshmen
Over 200 scholarships available for local students in Western PA & Eastern OH, with awards starting at $250. High chances to win!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Spectrum Scholarship Program
Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Literature • Digital Communications/Media • 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 • Graduate Students
Spectrum Scholarship Program offers up to $5,000 for diverse students in library and information studies programs.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Schuylkill Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Schuylkill County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
The Schuylkill Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated College Scholarship
King County • Snohomish County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Washington • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links offers a $500 scholarship for African American undergraduates in need of financial support.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
SEG Scholarships
Geological & Earth Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
SEG Scholarships support geophysics studies with awards up to $10,000 for eligible high school and college students. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarships
Crown Point • Winfield • Cedar Lake • Lowell • Indiana • Freshmen
Crown Point Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,400 for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Dinwiddie County Farm Bureau Endowment
Dinwiddie County • Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Environmental Science • Biology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Dinwiddie County Farm Bureau Endowment offers a $2,000 scholarship for local residents in Agriculture, Forestry, or Life Sciences.
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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