Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 05, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Loss Control Scholarship
Texas • Freshmen
The Loss Control Scholarship offers $250+ for Texas high school graduates or GED recipients who are children of TEC Loss Control employees.
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Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship
High school • Freshmen
Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship for IFBF members' children with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Requires essay and recommendations. Award: $500+.
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Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards
For students with disabilities • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Mary P. Oenslager Awards offer up to $6,000 for blind or visually impaired students with a Learning Ally subscription.
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AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships
Wisconsin • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Iowa • Illinois • Indiana • Missouri • Kansas • Michigan • Ohio • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships offer $250+ for AIST members and dependents attending Midwest universities. Essay required.
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The Cochran Scholarship
Missouri • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
The Cochran Scholarship offers $500 to Missouri NEA Student Members in teacher education programs. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
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Diann Bomkamp Leadership Scholarship
Missouri • Dentistry • Sophomores
The Diann Bomkamp Leadership Scholarship awards $1,000 to Missouri dental hygiene students who demonstrate leadership and community service.
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Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards
High school
The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards offer up to $6,000 for high school seniors with learning disabilities pursuing further education.
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John Randall Scholarship
Nuclear Engineering • Science • Engineering • Graduate Students
The John Randall Scholarship offers $5,000 to graduate students in nuclear science or engineering. ANS membership and sponsorship required.
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Alexander Christian Foundation Scholarship
Florida • For Christian students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Alexander Christian Foundation Scholarship supports Florida church members pursuing Christian education. Award: $250+. Apply with essay & recommendations.
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Alan F. Henry/Paul A. Greebler Scholarship
Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Graduate Students
The Alan F. Henry/Paul A. Greebler Scholarship offers $3,500 for U.S. graduate students in reactor physics, requiring sponsorship and an essay.
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Everitt P. Blizard Memorial Scholarship
Nuclear Engineering • Graduate Students
The Everitt P. Blizard Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 for graduate students in nuclear science or engineering, requiring sponsorship and essays.
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Undergraduate Scholarship
Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Technology • Mathematics • Nuclear Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Undergraduate Scholarships for nuclear science students. $2,000 award for juniors/seniors who are ANS members. Essay and recommendation required.
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John And Muriel Landis Scholarship
Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The John And Muriel Landis Scholarship offers $5,000 for students pursuing nuclear science or engineering with financial need.
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Regina B. Shearn Scholarship
Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Regina B. Shearn Scholarship offers $2,000 to Alpha Phi Sigma members based on academics, leadership, and service.
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Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for pediatric cancer survivors under 25. $5,000 award for high school seniors or undergrads with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
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Littleton-Griswold Research Grant
History • American Studies • Social Sciences • Law • Graduate Students
The Littleton-Griswold Research Grant supports US legal history research, offering up to $1,000 for eligible AHA members.
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PHD Scholarship
Iowa • Kansas • Missouri • Nebraska • Journalism • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Computer Engineering • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The PHD Scholarship offers $1,000 for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska residents majoring in journalism, computer science, or electrical engineering.
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Samuel H. Kress Grants For Research & Publication In Classical Art And Architecture
Geological & Earth Sciences • History • Arts • Graduate Students
The Samuel H. Kress Grant offers $3,000 for research in classical art and architecture for AIA members. Apply with required documents.
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Dr. F. Ross Byrd Scholarship
Business Administration • Management • Education • Other Trades/Crafts • Marketing • Graduate Students
The Dr. F. Ross Byrd Scholarship offers $250+ for WSBEA members pursuing advanced degrees in business education.
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Joe Thomas Endowed Scholarship
Tennessee • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Joe Thomas Endowed Scholarship awards $1,000 to UT students with a 3.0 GPA, prioritizing those from pest control families.
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NextGen Scholarship Fund
Washington • Maryland • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NextGen Scholarship Fund offers $1,000 to international students in DC, MD, or VA with a 3.0 GPA. Apply based on merit and need.
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PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E. Scholarship
New York • Texas • Illinois • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E. Scholarship offers $25,000 to undergraduates of color pursuing STEM or Business degrees.
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FSMS Geomatics Scholarship
Florida • Geological & Earth Sciences • Civil Engineering • Urban Design • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The FSMS Geomatics Scholarship offers $250+ to students in Surveying or Geomatics programs at Florida universities. Apply now!
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Alzheimer's/Gerontology Scholarship
Healthcare-Related • Medicine • For Women • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Alzheimer's/Gerontology Scholarship for Sigma Kappa members majoring in aging studies. $250+ award with essay and recommendation required.
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Educators Rising Scholarship
Missouri • Teacher Education • Teaching • Education • High school
The Educators Rising Scholarship offers $500 to Missouri seniors pursuing education careers. Must be top 20% and a member of Educators Rising.
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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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