Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 07, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Otsuka Graduate Scholarship
Accounting • Business (MBA) • Psychology • Human Resources • IT/Information Technology • Computer Science • Chemical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mathematics • Finance • Marketing • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Science • Technology • Engineering • Biology • Astronomy • Chemistry • Physics • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
Otsuka Graduate Scholarship offers $10,000 to high-achieving Black graduate students in business or STEM with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Dolphin Scholarship
Service • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Dolphin Scholarship offers up to $3,400 for children and spouses of submarine force members. Essays and recommendations required.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students
Communications • Journalism • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Methodist students • Juniors • Seniors
The Leonard M. Perryman Scholarship offers $2,500 for United Methodist ethnic minority students in journalism or communications.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Clarinda Foundation Scholarships
Clarinda • Iowa • Freshmen
The Clarinda Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,000 for local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Scholarships
Westchester County • Rockland County • Columbia County • Dutchess County • Putnam County • Rensselaer County • Ulster County • Orange County • Albany County • New York • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley offers scholarships up to $2,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Lincoln Community Foundation's scholarships
Lancaster County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Lincoln Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for Lancaster County students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
FFBC Scholarship
Iowa • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Pansexual students • For Asexual students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
FFBC offers $3,000 scholarships to Iowa seniors for leadership in LGBTQ+ education and reducing homophobia.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Community Foundation of Greater Flint Scholarships
Flint • Genesee County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Community Foundation of Greater Flint offers 64 scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Brinkmann Scholarship
Interior Design • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Brinkmann Scholarship offers $250+ to U.S. interior design students for academics and summer internships. Essay and recommendation required.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Winston-Salem Foundation Scholarships
Forsyth County • Davidson County • Davie County • Stokes County • Surry County • Wilkes County • Yadkin County • North Carolina • Freshmen
The Winston-Salem Foundation offers over 150 scholarships for local students, supporting education in multiple counties with awards over $2,300.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
CBCF Reducing the Financial Barrier Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The CBCF Scholarship offers $10,000 to low-income African American students with a 2.5 GPA for college or vocational school.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Alaska Community Foundation Scholarships
Aleutians East County • Aleutians West County • Anchorage County • Bethel County • Bristol Bay County • Chugach County • Denali County • Dillingham County • Fairbanks North Star County • Haines County • Hoonah-Angoon County • Juneau County • Kenai Peninsula County • Ketchikan Gateway County • Kodiak Island County • Lake and Peninsula County • Matanuska-Susitna County • Nome County • North Slope County • Northwest Arctic County • Petersburg County • Prince of Wales-Hyder County • Sitka County • Skagway County • Southeast Fairbanks County • Valdez-Cordova County • Wade Hampton County • Wrangell County • Yakutat County • Yukon-Koyukuk County • Alaska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
The Alaska Community Foundation offers up to 60 scholarships for students. Apply online with eligibility quiz and required documents.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo
Journalism • Freshmen
The Julie Schoo Scholarship offers $5,000 annually for journalism students with a 3.0 GPA. Renew for up to three years.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
Community Foundation of St. Clair County Scholarships
St. Clair County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County offers scholarships for local students to pursue higher education, with a chance to win even after deadlines.
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
NSHSS Foundation Earth Day Award
Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • High school • Freshmen
The NSHSS Earth Day Award offers $500 to 10 high school seniors interested in environment conservation.
Deadline:
March 18, 2025
PG&E Access Network Employee Resource Group
California • Medicine • Pre-Med • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Health/Medical Technology • Psychology • Counseling • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PG&E Access Network offers scholarships up to $3,000 for CA students with a 3.0 GPA. Veterans and returning adults encouraged to apply.
Deadline:
March 22, 2025
Kent Community Foundation Scholarships
Raymond • Pierce County • Thurston County • Lewis County • Mason County • Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Kent Community Foundation offers scholarships for students in select Washington counties with a single application process. Awards start at $250.
Deadline:
March 22, 2025
Austin Community Foundation Scholarships
Bastrop County • Blanco County • Brown County • Burnet County • Caldwell County • Callahan County • Coleman County • Comanche County • Eastland County • Erath County • Fayette County • Hamilton County • Hays County • Nolan County • Shackelford County • Travis County • Williamson County • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Austin Community Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for local students with one application for 300 opportunities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 25, 2025
The Voyager Scholarship
English • Conservation • Environmental Science • Foreign Languages • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • History • Hospitality • Journalism • Law • Law Enforcement • Legal • Literature • Mental Health • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Teacher Education • Teaching • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Childcare • Climate Sciences • Communications • Criminal Justice • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Education • Political Science/Government • International Relations • Juniors • Seniors
The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
CBC Spouses Essay Contest
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school
The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Grant County Community Foundation Scholarships
Grant County • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grant County Community Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. One application for 120+ awards.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Rochester Area Foundation Scholarships
Byron • Stewartville • Oronoco • Spring Valley • Chatfield • Kasson • Dodge Center • Eyota • Rochester • Zumbrota • Pine Island • Mantorville • Plainview • Mazeppa • Olmsted County • Dodge County • Fillmore County • Wabasha County • Minnesota • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Rochester Area Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for high school and college students in Rochester, MN. Apply online today!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Blue Diamond Growers Foundation Scholarship
Sacramento County • San Joaquin County • Kern County • Alpine County • Amador County • Butte County • Colusa County • El Dorado County • Glenn County • Lassen County • Modoc County • Nevada County • Placer County • Plumas County • Shasta County • Sierra County • Sutter County • Tehama County • Yolo County • Yuba County • California • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Blue Diamond Growers Foundation Scholarship provides $250 to 25 California residents pursuing agriculture degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Fund a Scholar Scholarship
Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Fund a Scholar Scholarship supports children of U.S. Military Service Members who died in active duty since 2001, offering $250+ awards.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Eastern Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships
Chesterfield County • Darlington County • Dillon County • Florence County • Marion County • Marlboro County • Williamsburg County • South Carolina • Freshmen
Eastern Carolina Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students. High chances of winning with personal statements required.
Deadline:
March 31, 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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