Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 07, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Kosciusko County Community Foundation Scholarships
Kosciusko County • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Kosciusko County Community Foundation offers 100+ scholarships, awarding over $500,000 annually to local students in Indiana.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
ACS Scholars Program
Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Materials Science • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Pharmacy • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors
The ACS Scholars Program offers up to $5,000 for minority students pursuing chemistry-related degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
West Virginia Engineering Science and Technology Scholarship Program
West Virginia • Engineering • Science • Technology • STEM • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • Biology • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The West Virginia Engineering Science and Technology Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for students in eligible programs, requiring work commitment.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Scholarships
Sangamon County • Cass County • Christian County • Logan County • Macoupin County • Menard County • Montgomery County • Morgan County • Illinois • Freshmen
The Community Foundation offers $2,500+ scholarships for local students in several counties. High chances of winning! Apply now.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin's scholarships
Crawford County • Grant County • Green County • Iowa County • Lafayette County • Rock County • Sauk County • Vernon County • Walworth County • Wisconsin • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin offers scholarships for high school seniors in several counties. Apply now for a chance to win!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship
Criminal Justice • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Annual Thurgood Marshall Scholarship offers $2,000 for Criminal Justice students with financial need and community service.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Praxair International Scholarship
Other Trades/Crafts • Technology • Engineering • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Praxair International Scholarship offers up to $7,000 for students in welding engineering. Requires 2.5 GPA, essay, and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Roscommon County Community Foundation Scholarships
Roscommon County • Michigan • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Roscommon County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local high school graduates with a GPA of 2.25+. Apply now for a chance to win!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Sturgis Area Community Foundation Scholarships
St. Joseph County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Sturgis Area Community Foundation offers $250+ scholarships for St. Joseph County students. One application for 46 scholarships available.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Edward J. Brady Scholarship
Other Trades/Crafts • Technology • Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Edward J. Brady Scholarship offers up to $7,000 for US undergraduates in welding engineering with a 2.5 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Vocational Grant, Scholarship Award
Wyoming • Freshmen
Wyoming high school seniors can apply for a $1,000 vocational grant for two-year programs. US citizenship required.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's Scholarships
Kansas City • Missouri • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Graduates
The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Connecticut Building Congress Scholarships
Connecticut • Architecture • Construction • Construction Engineering • Freshmen
Connecticut Building Congress offers scholarships up to $3,500 for high school students pursuing construction-related degrees.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
National School Plant Management Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Bob Reeve Aviation Management Scholarship
Aviation/Aeronautical • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Bob Reeve Aviation Management Scholarship offers $3,000 annually for students pursuing careers in Aviation Management, Dispatch, or ATC.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Lorain County Scholarship Program
Lorain County • Ohio • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Community Foundation of Lorain County offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply online!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Jasper Newton Foundation Scholarships
Jasper County • Newton County • Indiana • Freshmen
Jasper Newton Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. One application for all awards.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Sons Of Italy Grand Lodge Of California Collegiate Italian Language Study Grant
California • Freshmen
The Sons Of Italy Grand Lodge offers a $500+ grant for students of Italian ancestry studying in Italy. Apply based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Championing Ag Scholarship
Idaho • Washington • Montana • Oregon • Agriculture • Economics • Finance • Conservation • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Materials Science • Manufacturing/Production • Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Eight $2,500 scholarships for undergraduates in agribusiness at designated land grant universities. GPA 3.0 required.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
South Central Community Foundation Scholarships
Barber County • Comanche County • Kingman County • Kiowa County • Pratt County • Rice County • Stafford County • Kansas • Freshmen
South Central Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Durwood McAlister Scholarship
Georgia • Journalism • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Durwood McAlister Scholarship offers $250+ to Georgia students majoring in print journalism. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Manatee Community Foundation Scholarships
Manatee County • Florida • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Manatee Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students with a single application process. Awards start at $250.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Berks County Community Foundation Scholarships
Berks County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Berks County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Oregon Community Foundation Scholarships
Baker County • Benton County • Clackamas County • Clatsop County • Columbia County • Coos County • Crook County • Curry County • Deschutes County • Douglas County • Gilliam County • Grant County • Harney County • Hood River County • Jackson County • Jefferson County • Josephine County • Klamath County • Lake County • Lane County • Lincoln County • Linn County • Malheur County • Marion County • Morrow County • Multnomah County • Polk County • Sherman County • Tillamook County • Umatilla County • Union County • Wallowa County • Wasco County • Washington County • Wheeler County • Yamhill County • Oregon • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Oregon Community Foundation offers scholarships to Oregon students to help with college costs. Visit their website to apply!
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships
McDowell County • Macon County • Madison County • Martin County • Mecklenburg County • Mitchell County • Montgomery County • Moore County • Nash County • New Hanover County • Northampton County • Onslow County • Orange County • Pamlico County • Pasquotank County • Pender County • Perquimans County • Person County • Pitt County • Polk County • Randolph County • Richmond County • Robeson County • Rockingham County • Rowan County • Rutherford County • Sampson County • Scotland County • Stanly County • Stokes County • Surry County • Swain County • Transylvania County • Tyrrell County • Union County • Vance County • Wake County • Warren County • Washington County • Watauga County • Wayne County • Wilkes County • Wilson County • Yadkin County • Yancey County • Alamance County • Alexander County • Alleghany County • Anson County • Ashe County • Avery County • Beaufort County • Bertie County • Bladen County • Brunswick County • Buncombe County • Burke County • Cabarrus County • Caldwell County • Camden County • Carteret County • Caswell County • Catawba County • Chatham County • Cherokee County • Chowan County • Clay County • Cleveland County • Columbus County • Craven County • Cumberland County • Currituck County • Dare County • Davidson County • Davie County • Duplin County • Durham County • Edgecombe County • Forsyth County • Franklin County • Gaston County • Gates County • Graham County • Granville County • Greene County • Guilford County • Halifax County • Harnett County • Haywood County • Henderson County • Hertford County • Hoke County • Hyde County • Iredell County • Jackson County • Johnston County • Jones County • Lee County • Lenoir County • Lincoln County • North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
North Carolina Community Foundation offers $1.3M+ in scholarships annually with a single application for local students.
Deadline:
March 3, 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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