Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 06, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Adams County Community Foundation Scholarships
Adams County • Pennsylvania • High school • Freshmen
Adams County Community Foundation offers renewable scholarships up to $5,000 for local high school seniors pursuing college.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Orville F. Kay Ministerial Education Scholarship for Martin Luther College
Door County • Freshmen
The Orville F. Kay Scholarship offers $5,000 to Southern Door High School graduates with a 2.0 GPA and community involvement.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Karen and David Studebaker Scholarship
Door County • Wisconsin • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Karen and David Studebaker Scholarship offers $1,000 to eligible immigrants and first-gen students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Military Student Ethics Scholarship
Military • Connecticut • Freshmen • Sophomores
BBB's Military Student Ethics Scholarship offers $2,500 to military families in Connecticut. Apply now for ethical leadership recognition!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Community Foundation for Monterey County Scholarships
Monterey County • California • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for scholarships up to $5,000 for Monterey County students. Visit our website for details and to match with available scholarships!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley scholarships
Columbia County • Dutchess County • Fairfield County • Greene County • Monroe County • Orange County • Putnam County • Rockland County • Sullivan County • Ulster County • Wayne County • Westchester County • New York • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley offers scholarships up to $4,000 for local students. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Dickinson Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Dickinson County • Michigan • Freshmen
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Stephen Feinberg Scholars Scholarship Program
For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
The Stephen Feinberg Scholars Program offers up to $20,000 for Black scholars pursuing graduate degrees. Leadership and community involvement required.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Carol Chorbajian Scholarship Fund
California • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Carol Chorbajian Scholarship Fund offers up to $2,500 for students in food service or hospitality, prioritizing Monterey County residents.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Scholarships
Fayetteville • Arkansas • Freshmen
Fayetteville Public Education Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for local high school students pursuing higher education.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Nemaha County Step Foundation Scholarships
Nemaha County • Kansas • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for Nemaha County Step Foundation Scholarships offering up to $1,500. Visit the foundation's website for details.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Community Foundation of Johnson County Scholarships
Johnson County • Iowa • Freshmen
Community Foundation of Johnson County offers scholarships up to $2,500 for local students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships
Wayne County • Ohio • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Wayne County Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
PFLAG San Diego County Scholarships
San Diego County • California • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
PFLAG San Diego County offers scholarships over $2,000 for LGBTQ+ residents with GPA requirements and an essay submission.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Scholarships
Green Bay • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
Interior Design • Photography • Studio Arts • Film • Graphic Design • Architecture • Design/Visual Communications • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship offers $5,000 to full-time Black students in visual arts with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Columbia Basin Foundation Scholarships
Columbia County • Grant County • Adams County • Lincoln County • Washington • Freshmen
Columbia Basin Foundation offers $250+ scholarships for students in Columbia Basin, Grant, Adams, and western Lincoln Counties. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Mackinac Island Community Foundation Scholarships
Mackinac Island • Michigan • Freshmen
Mackinac Island Community Foundation offers $3,750 scholarships for local graduating seniors. Apply with one application for 8 scholarships.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Golden Belt Community Foundation Scholarships
Stafford County • Rush County • Pawnee County • Barton County • Kansas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Golden Belt Community Foundation offers up to $4,000 scholarships for Kansas students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship
Journalism • Freshmen
The Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship offers $5,000 to high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA pursuing journalism. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship
Journalism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship offers $5,000 annually for students pursuing broadcast journalism, renewable for up to $20,000.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Scholarships
Christian County • Coles County • Effingham County • Moultrie County • Shelby County • Illinois • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students. Apply online with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 18, 2025
The Homer Foundation Scholarships
Kenai Peninsula County • Alaska • Freshmen
The Homer Foundation offers $46,000+ in scholarships for Southern Kenai Peninsula students. High chances to win! Apply now.
Deadline:
March 18, 2025
Intertribal Timber Council - Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program
Natural Resources Management • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Truman D. Picard Scholarship supports Native American students in Natural Resources with awards up to $2,500. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 21, 2025
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Scholarships
Champaign County • Coles County • Douglas County • Edgar County • Ford County • Moultrie County • Iroquois County • Piatt County • Vermilion County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
March 24, 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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