Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 07, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Kearney Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Holt County • Rock County • Buffalo County • Garden County • Nebraska • Freshmen
Kearney Area Community Foundation offers up to $10,000 in scholarships for local students. Apply for 55 opportunities with one application.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
PFLAG Denver Scholarship
Colorado • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen
PFLAG Denver awards up to $2,500 to exceptional LGBTQ students and allies in Colorado to support their education and community impact.
Deadline:
April 9, 2025
Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship
Massachusetts • Radio & Television • Sophomores • Juniors • High school • Freshmen • Seniors
Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in broadcasting. Eligibility based on need, merit, and service.
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
Kern Community Foundation Scholarships
Kern County • California • Freshmen
Kern Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $1,000 for Kern County high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Rhode Island Foundation Scholarships
Bristol County • Kent County • Newport County • Providence County • Washington County • Rhode Island • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Rhode Island Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for all students, regardless of immigration status. High chances for local applicants!
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Stanley O. Mcnaughton Community Service Award
Washington • Seniors • Juniors
The Stanley O. Mcnaughton Community Service Award offers $2,000 to eligible students for community service efforts. Apply with an essay and resume.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
The Asparagus Club Scholarship
Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Asparagus Club Scholarship offers $2,000 for students in Business, Food Management, or IT. Apply now for up to four semesters!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
GFAI Scholarship Experience
Illinois • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Business Administration • Management • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
The GFAI Scholarship offers $3,500 to Illinois students in grain handling and feed industries. Work experience and blogging required.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship
California • Connecticut • Delaware • Illinois • Florida • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship awards $1,000 for original works celebrating Italian heritage. Open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
ASF Scholarships
Military • Freshmen • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors
ASF Scholarships offer $1,000 for children/spouses of U.S. Army members with a 2.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and service certificate.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship
Business (MBA) • Biology • Chemistry • Mathematics • Physics • Technology • Engineering • STEM • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen
Scholarships for underrepresented high school seniors pursuing energy careers, offering up to $5,000 for eligible students.
Deadline:
April 16, 2025
Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) Scholarship for Geospatial and Engineering
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
RGi offers a $10,000 scholarship for undergraduates in engineering and geospatial fields. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
April 18, 2025
AMS Senior Named Scholarships
Meteorology • Seniors
AMS Senior Named Scholarships offer $2,000 to $10,000 for final-year atmospheric science students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 18, 2025
PRSA Silicon Valley Diversity and Multicultural Scholarship
Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Napa County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Public Relations • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
American Bus Association (ABA) Diversity Scholarship
Transportation/Logistics • Travel & Tourism • Hospitality • 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 • Graduate Students
The ABA Diversity Scholarship offers $5,000 to diverse students in travel and tourism majors. Apply with a 500-word essay.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Community Foundation of Burke County Scholarships
Burke County • North Carolina • Freshmen • High school • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for over 150 scholarships from the Community Foundation of Burke County for NC students. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative
Energy • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Freshmen
The IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative offers $2,000 for electrical engineering students with a 3.0 GPA pursuing careers in energy.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Long Island Flower Growers Association (LIFGA) Scholarships
New York • Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
LIFGA offers scholarships up to $4,000 for Long Island students in ornamental horticulture with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Kenneth G. Weckel Scholarship
Wisconsin • Agricultural Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen • Seniors
The Kenneth G. Weckel Scholarship provides $2,500 for UW system undergraduates majoring in agriculture or food science.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Central Scholarship
Maryland • For Black and/or African American students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Central Scholarship offers $1,000-$11,000 to Maryland's African American/Black students with a 2.8 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Technology • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Food Sciences & Technology • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Graduate Students
The ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for aspiring high school chemistry teachers pursuing a Master's degree.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
AFE Scholarships in Floriculture and Horticulture
Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
AFE Scholarships offer over 30 awards up to $5,000 for U.S. students in Floriculture and Horticulture. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
John Carew Memorial Scholarship
Horticulture • Graduate Students
Apply for the John Carew Memorial Scholarship for graduate students in horticulture. Award up to $4,000 available.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
WIFLE Scholarship Program
Criminal Justice • Social Sciences • Public Policy & Administration • Computer Science • Finance • Chemistry • Physics • Foreign Languages • Sociology • World Studies • Arts • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
WIFLE Scholarship offers $1,500 for Criminal Justice students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay, transcripts, and a recommendation.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
Butler County • Clermont County • Hamilton County • Warren County • Boone County • Campbell County • Kenton County • Dearborn County • Ohio • Kentucky • Indiana • Freshmen
Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation offers 950+ scholarships for Greater Cincinnati students with financial need. Average award: $1,500.
Deadline:
May 15, 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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