Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 07, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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The Community Foundation's scholarships (VA)
Fredericksburg • Stafford County • Spotsylvania County • King George County • Caroline County • Virginia • Freshmen
The Community Foundation (VA) offers $1,000+ scholarships for local high school seniors based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship
Idaho • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship offers $1,500 to Idaho high school students pursuing journalism or communications.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Undergraduate Scholarship
Accounting • Finance • Juniors • Seniors
The Undergraduate Scholarship awards $1,000 to students with a 3.0 GPA who have completed their sophomore year by the deadline.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Engineers Foundation Of Ohio Scholarships
Ohio • 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
The Engineers Foundation Of Ohio Scholarships offer up to $2,500 for engineering students in their junior or senior year in Ohio.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Montgomery Area Chapter MOAA Scholarship
Autauga County • Montgomery County • Elmore County • Lowndes County • Alabama • Freshmen
The Montgomery Area Chapter MOAA Scholarship provides $250 to high school seniors in Alabama with military ties and strong academic records.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Nursing Scholarship
Tennessee • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Maine nursing students can apply for a $500 scholarship with a 2.0 GPA, two recommendations, and an essay. Good luck!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Melmed Law Group Collegiate Scholarship
Law • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the Melmed Law Group Collegiate Scholarship for a chance to win $5,000 by writing about workplace fairness.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Byron Bird Scholarship
Kansas • Accounting • Graduate Students
The Byron Bird Scholarship offers $3,000 to full-time accounting graduate students in Kansas. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 16, 2025
Brawerman Fellowship scholarship
Los Angeles County • California • For Jewish students • High school • Freshmen
The Brawerman Fellowship offers $10,000 annually for Jewish seniors in LA with a 3.5 GPA, totaling up to $40,000 over four years.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
Drs. James and Wanda Trefil Scholarship
Physics • Chemistry • Biology • Astronomy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Animal Sciences • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Drs. James and Wanda Trefil Scholarship offers $5,000 to Polish descent undergraduates in natural sciences with a 3.5 GPA.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
The Ability Center of Greater Toledo Scholarship
Wood County • Williams County • Seneca County • Sandusky County • Putnam County • Paulding County • Ottawa County • Lucas County • Fulton County • Henry County • Hancock County • Defiance County • Allen County • For students with disabilities • Ohio • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Ability Center of Greater Toledo Scholarship offers $250+ for students with disabilities in specific Ohio and Michigan counties.
Deadline:
February 18, 2025
National Farmers Organization Scholarship
Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen
The National Farmers Organization Scholarship offers $1,000 to HS Seniors pursuing agriculture degrees. Apply with essays and references.
Deadline:
February 18, 2025
Point Foundation Community College Scholarship
For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Point Foundation offers $4,800 scholarships for LGBTQ community college students based on need, achievement, and involvement.
Deadline:
February 20, 2025
Greater Worcester Community Foundation's Scholarships
Worcester County • Massachusetts • Freshmen
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for high school seniors in Worcester County based on merit and need.
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Wayne E. Hesch Memorial Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Wayne E. Hesch Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for AMOA members' students. Apply with an application form and transcripts.
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Scholarships
Yuma County • Pima County • Santa Cruz County • Cochise County • Arizona • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona offers scholarships up to $4,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
Richard and Louise Varco Scholarship Fund
Minnesota • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students • Seniors • Freshmen
The Varco Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Minnesota students with a 2.5 GPA enrolling in accredited institutions. Essay and recommendation required.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
Greater Lowell Community Foundation Scholarships
Lowell • Chelmsford • Tewksbury • Tyngsboro • Dracut • Billerica • Westford • Massachusetts • Freshmen
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation offers over $700,000 in scholarships annually to local students, enhancing their chances of success.
Deadline:
February 26, 2025
Delaware County Foundation's scholarships
Delaware County • Ohio • Freshmen
Delaware County Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Scholarships for First Year Students
Food Sciences & Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Feeding Tomorrow offers $1,500 scholarships for first-year students pursuing food science with a 3.0 GPA and a recommendation letter.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Community Foundation of Louisville Scholarships
Jefferson County • Shelby County • McLean County • Washington County • Jessamine County • Hopkins County • Mercer County • Bullitt County • Oldham County • Floyd County • Boyle County • Nelson County • Henry County • Hancock County • Hart County • Clark County • Harrison County • Greenup County • Trigg County • Anderson County • Garrard County • Lincoln County • Daviess County • Scott County • Todd County • Logan County • Christian County • Kentucky • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Explore 60+ scholarships for Kentucky students from the Community Foundation of Louisville. Apply by various deadlines.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Western Lane Community Foundation High School Scholarships
Florence • Dunes City • Oregon • Freshmen
Western Lane Community Foundation offers high school scholarships up to $20,000 for seniors in Oregon. One application for all awards.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship
Aerospace • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • IT/Information Technology • Technology • UX/Technical Design • Cybersecurity • Computer Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Materials Science • Computer Science • Information Sciences • High school • Freshmen
The BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship offers $1,500 annually for U.S. freshmen in engineering with a 3.75 GPA and STEM involvement.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Bryan Area Foundation Scholarships
Bryan • Williams County • Ohio • Freshmen
The Bryan Area Foundation offers 115+ scholarships for local students. High chances of winning! Apply now for awards starting at $250.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Foundation for the Carolinas Scholarships
Cherokee County • Cleveland County • Iredell County • Lancaster County • Lexington County • Lincoln County • Mecklenburg County • Richmond County • Stanly County • Union County • York County • Cabarrus County • Rowan County • North Carolina • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students
Foundation for the Carolinas offers 150+ scholarships for students in NC and SC, from kindergarten to graduate school, with one application.
Deadline:
February 28, 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.
Resources for Merit scholarships
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