Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 05, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award
Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Awards
Engineering • Science • Aerospace • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
AIAA Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for undergraduate students with a 3.3 GPA and AIAA membership.
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Bobbie Anderson Scholarship Chapter BO, P.E.O.
Colorado • Freshmen
Bobbie Anderson Scholarship offers $3,110 to female high school seniors in Pikes Peak area for college. Minimum B average required.
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U.S. Military, Veterans and Spouses in Cybersecurity Scholarship
Military • Cybersecurity • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for U.S. veterans, Guard, Reserve, and spouses pursuing cybersecurity degrees. Award: $10,000.
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Jillian Roberts and Matilde Villalobos Millennium Scholarship
West Virginia • Freshmen
The Jillian Roberts and Matilde Villalobos Millennium Scholarship offers $500-$4,000 to Tucker County High School seniors with leadership potential.
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Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship
Colorado • Manufacturing/Production • Technology • Engineering • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for undergraduates in manufacturing engineering with a 3.0 GPA.
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High School Laptop Scholarship Contest
California • Freshmen
High School Laptop Scholarship Contest in San Diego offers $250+ for a 750-word essay. Apply now!
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Microsoft Imagine Cup Global Competition
Technology • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Design/Visual Communications • UX/Technical Design • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Microsoft Imagine Cup offers $100,000 to student founders using AI on Microsoft Cloud. Open to students globally.
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G-III Apparel Scholarship
Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors
G-III Apparel Scholarship provides $5,000 for African American HBCU sophomores in business. Apply with an essay and reference.
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Tonda Taylor Scholarship
North Carolina • South Carolina • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen
The Tonda Taylor Scholarship offers $5,000 to two LGBTQ+ students in the Charlotte region for their first year of college.
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The Chobani Scholars program
Idaho • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Freshmen
The Chobani Scholars program offers $5,000 scholarships for incoming CALS students from Magic Valley with a 2.5 GPA at the University of Idaho.
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Inspire Our Future Supply Chain Scholarship
Manufacturing/Production • Operations Management • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Chemical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Technology • Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
The Inspire Our Future Supply Chain Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black or African American undergraduates in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
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Women in STEM Scholarship
Wisconsin • Science • Technology • Engineering • For Women • Juniors • Seniors
The Women in STEM Scholarship offers $1,000 for women in STEM majors at junior/senior level in the Greater Milwaukee area.
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The Helen and Morris Zupnick Scholarship
Cuyahoga County • Medina County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Portage County • Ohio • For Jewish students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Zupnick Scholarship offers $250+ for Orthodox Jewish students in Greater Cleveland with a household income of $225k or less and a GPA of 2.5+.
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The Dr. Grace F. Brody Scholarship
Cuyahoga County • Medina County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Portage County • Ohio • For Jewish students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Dr. Grace F. Brody Scholarship offers $250+ for Jewish undergraduates in Greater Cleveland with a GPA of 2.5 and income under $225K.
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LGBTQ Community Leadership Scholarship
Kansas • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The LGBTQ Community Leadership Scholarship offers $1,000 to KU students supporting the LGBTQ community. Apply now!
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L.I.F.E. Scholarship
Juniors • Freshmen • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The L.I.F.E. Scholarship offers $500 to students with lupus pursuing a degree, requiring a 3.0 GPA and community involvement.
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Atlanta Community Club Scholarship
Nebraska • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • High school • Freshmen • Graduate Students
Atlanta Community Club Scholarship offers $500 to high school graduates from Atlanta, NE, with college experience and community involvement.
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Kate Somerville + Foster Nation “Defy Impossible” Scholarship
California • Cosmetology/Beauty • Family • Freshmen
The Kate Somerville + Foster Nation Scholarship offers $20,000 for California students in esthetics who were in foster care. Apply now!
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Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
Freshmen
The Vegetarian Resource Group offers $30,000 in scholarships for U.S. high school students promoting vegetarianism. Apply now!
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Marsh Inc. Business 4 Bobcats Scholarship Program (SM0065)
Texas • For Bisexual students • For Asexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Community Service • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Marsh Inc. offers a $1,000 scholarship for Texas State students with financial need and community involvement. Apply now!
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Diversity Scholarship
Law • 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 • Sophomores
The Diversity Scholarship awards $25,000 to second-year minority law students, plus a summer program position. Apply with an essay and references.
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Eisner Foundation Scholarship
Orange County • California • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
Eisner Foundation Scholarship offers $4,000 for students active in Goals, applicable for fees or tutoring.
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ECS Summer Fellowship
Electrical/Electronics • Electrical Engineering • Graduate Students
The ECS Summer Fellowship offers $5,000 to graduate students pursuing studies between BS and PhD. Membership in ECS required.
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New England Femara Scholarship
Connecticut • Maine • Vermont • Rhode Island • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The New England Femara Scholarship offers $2,000 to amateur radio operator technicians, prioritizing residents of New England states.
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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.
Resources for Merit scholarships
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