Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 04, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Undergraduate Student Paper Award
New York • Social Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Undergraduate students in CUNY/SUNY can win a $250 award for the best paper on LGBTQ+ experiences. Apply now!
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Graduate Student Paper Award
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Graduate Students
CUNY Graduate Student Paper Award offers $250 for the best paper on LGBTQ+ topics. Open to all CUNY graduate students. Apply now!
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Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Scholarship Program
California • Utah • STEM • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Technology • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Cybersecurity • Energy • High school • Freshmen
Edwards Lifesciences offers a $2,500 scholarship for high school seniors in STEM fields from select regions. Apply now!
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CCHRB Scholarship
Architecture • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Construction • Seniors • Graduate Students
CCHRB Scholarship provides $5,000 for architecture, engineering, construction management, and real estate students. Graduate and top undergrads eligible.
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LGBTQ Leadership Scholarships
Medicine • For Women • For Trans Woman students • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Graduate Students
LGBTQ Leadership Scholarships offer $5,000 awards to female medical students showing leadership in the LGBTQ community.
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VSAC-Freeman Scholarship
Vermont • High school • Freshmen
The VSAC-Freeman Scholarship offers $1,000 for first-generation college students in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Apply now!
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Alumnae Continuing Education Scholarship
Scholarship for Sigma Kappa alumnae pursuing advanced degrees. Requires GPA of 3.00, essay, and recommendation. Award: $250+.
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The Whelan Foundation Scholarship Program
New York • Education • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
The Whelan Foundation offers a $20,000 scholarship for Long Island seniors pursuing degrees in Special Education and related fields.
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Mark G. Noller Scholarship
Kansas • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Mark G. Noller Scholarship supports LGBTQIA+ students at the University of Kansas with academic merit and financial need.
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Bay Area All-Star Scholarship
California • High school • Freshmen
The Bay Area All-Star Scholarship offers $5,000 to college-bound seniors with leadership qualities and a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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Your Future Is Now Scholarship
Music • Business Administration • Marketing • Communications • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Your Future Is Now Scholarship awards $10,000 to HBCU students pursuing degrees in music or business-related fields.
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The Atlanta Radio Club Scholarship
Georgia • Age • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Atlanta Radio Club offers a $500 scholarship for Georgia students with an Amateur Radio license attending a 4-year college.
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The K2TEO Martin J. Green, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The K2TEO Martin J. Green, Sr. Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for licensed radio amateurs, with preference for ham family students.
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The Richard W. Bendicksen, N7ZL, Memorial Scholarship
Radio & Television • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Richard W. Bendicksen Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for students with an Active Amateur Radio License attending a four-year college.
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The Mississippi Scholarship
Mississippi • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Mississippi Scholarship offers $500 to licensed radio amateurs under 30 pursuing a degree in electronics or communications.
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Carole Streeter Scholarship
Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Health/Medical Technology • Medicine • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Carole Streeter Scholarship offers a $1,000 award for medical students with an Amateur Radio license and Morse code skills.
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The You've Got a Friend in Pennsylvania Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Graduate Students • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
The You've Got a Friend in Pennsylvania Scholarship offers $1,000 for PA students with an Amateur Radio License and high GPA.
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The Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarships
Iowa • Missouri • Nebraska • Kansas • Communications • Electrical Engineering • Radio & Television • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarships offer $1,000 to licensed radio amateurs in electronics or communications from select Midwest states.
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The Irving W. Cook, WAØCGS, Scholarship
Kansas • Communications • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Irving W. Cook WA0CGS Scholarship offers $1,000 for Kansas amateur radio operators pursuing degrees in communications or electronics.
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The Scholarship of the Morris Radio Club of New Jersey
Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Morris Radio Club offers a $1,000 scholarship for students with Technician Class licenses enrolling in a four-year college.
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The Garden Club of America's Coastal Wetland Studies Award
Environmental Science • Graduate Students
The Garden Club of America's Coastal Wetland Studies Award offers $5,000 for U.S. graduate students researching coastal wetlands.
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Varian Radiation Therapy Advancement Scholarship
Medicine • Healthcare-Related • Health/Medical Technology • Juniors • Freshmen • Graduate Students • Sophomores
The Varian Radiation Therapy Scholarship offers $4,250 for radiation therapists and technologists with financial need and achievements.
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NGAA Scholarship
Military • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen
The NGAA Scholarship offers $750 to Arkansas National Guard members and their dependents. Apply with an essay.
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Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Dissertation Fellowship
World Studies • American Studies • History • Graduate Students
The Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Dissertation Fellowship offers up to $12,500 for research at the Library Company. Apply with CV and proposal.
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The Ocean Foundation's scholarship
District Of Columbia • Marine Biology/Sciences • Environmental Science • Conservation • Natural Resources Management • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students
The Ocean Foundation offers a $2,500 scholarship for Masters and Ph.D. students researching sea turtle behavior and conservation.
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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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