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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
Thear Sy Suzuki R.I.S.E. Scholarship
For Asian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Thear Sy Suzuki R.I.S.E. Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for Asian American students demonstrating leadership and resilience. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Colwell Law Group Single Parent Scholarship
Family • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Colwell Law Group offers a $1,000 scholarship for single parents in higher education with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with a 750-word essay.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
District 21 Louise Fiske Memorial Scholarship Fund
Broward County • Florida • Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Graduate Students
The District 21 Louise Fiske Memorial Scholarship Fund offers $250+ for Broward County nursing students with specific GPA requirements.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
District 14 Marcy Klosterman Memorial Scholarship Fund Lake County
Brevard County • Lake County • Marion County • Orange County • Osceola County • Seminole County • Sumter County • Volusia County • Florida • Nursing • Graduate Students • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The District 14 Marcy Klosterman Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for nursing students in Lake County with specific GPA and essay requirements.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
WebstaurantStore Foodservice and Hospitality Scholarship
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen
The WebstaurantStore Scholarship offers $5,000 for Culinary Arts and Hospitality students. Apply with an essay on your career interest.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
TrophyCentral Sportsmanship Scholarship
Freshmen
TrophyCentral Sportsmanship Scholarship offers $1,000 for high school seniors with a 3.25 GPA. Focus on sportsmanship and compassion.
Deadline:
September 30, 2025
Promise of Nursing Faculty Fellowships
California • Nursing • Graduate Students
The Promise of Nursing Faculty Fellowships offers up to $7,500 for eligible California registered nurses pursuing advanced degrees.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
The $5,000 Diversity in Hospitality scholarship
Interior Design • Hospitality • Management • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The $5,000 Diversity in Hospitality scholarship supports students in hospitality careers with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Green Industry Scholarships
Ohio • Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Green Industry Scholarships offer $750 to $5,000 for Ohio students pursuing horticulture degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Preventive Measures Legacy Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Georgia • Washington • Psychology • Counseling • Social Work • Sociology • Nursing • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Preventive Measures Legacy Scholarship offers $2,000 to 50 students in Human Services from PA, GA, or DC with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Chime Scholarship Program
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Chime Scholarship Program offers up to $20,000 for students with financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Apply with personal statement and transcripts.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Virginia Community College STEM Scholarship Program (2024-25)
Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Virginia Community College STEM Scholarship offers $2,000 for full-time students in STEM fields pursuing careers supporting NASA.
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Microsoft HOLA Scholarship Program
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 • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Information Sciences • Business Administration • Business (MBA) • Finance • Marketing • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen
The Microsoft HOLA Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Hispanic/Latino high school seniors pursuing degrees in STEM or Business fields.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
Women at Microsoft Scholarship Program
Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Technology • Transportation/Logistics • Computer Science • Mathematics • 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 • For Women • Freshmen
The Women at Microsoft Scholarship offers $5,000 to women pursuing tech-related education. Apply with GPA, transcripts, and essay.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee Scholarship
Tennessee • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee offers scholarships for engineering students. Apply now for awards of $250+!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
ACEC Research Institute's scholarships
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 • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
ACEC Research Institute offers scholarships up to $13,000 for engineering students. Apply now for financial support!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Gensler Diversity Scholarship
Architecture • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Gensler offers $20,000 scholarships for Black architecture students, supporting emerging design talent with nearly $300,000 awarded over 20 years.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship
Computer Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • 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 • Mathematics • 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 • For Women • Juniors
The U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship provides $5,000 awards for underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
AINTA Scholarship
Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
AINTA Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian students pursuing tourism careers.
Deadline:
April 25, 2025
The American Indian College Fund Scholarship
For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The American Indian College Fund offers scholarships up to $10,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native students in accredited programs.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Rick Pankow Foundation Scholarship
Washington • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Horticulture • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Rick Pankow Foundation Scholarship awards $2,000 to Washington State students pursuing horticulture or green industry programs.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
Edgar May Scholarship
Caledonia County • Essex County • Orange County • Orleans County • Windsor County • Vermont • Freshmen
The Edgar May Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for high school seniors in specific Vermont counties facing educational barriers.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Carol A. Hurley Memorial Scholarship
Vermont • Community Service • Freshmen
The Carol A. Hurley Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for high school seniors pursuing a degree with financial need and community service.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
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.
Learn about what the national merit scholarship is, who qualifies for it, and how you can apply.
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