Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 08, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Miami Foundation Scholarships
Miami-Dade County • Florida • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Miami Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students with one application. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
April 25, 2025
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1106 Scholarship
Arapahoe County • Douglas County • Elbert County • Military • Colorado • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1106 Scholarship awards $2,000 to children/grandchildren of veterans for college or trade school.
Deadline:
April 26, 2025
John C. and Blanche Lee Lindsay Memorial Scholarship
Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lindsay Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 to children of Air Force members pursuing STEM degrees. Apply with an essay and reference.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Delta Dental Grants
Service • Dentistry • Pre-Dental • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Healthcare-Related • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Delta Dental Grants provide $2,000 for military spouses and dependents pursuing oral health training. Apply with an essay and reference.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
PRSA Memphis Scholarship
Mississippi • Tennessee • Public Relations • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Scholarships
Aberdeen • Camas • Centralia • Chehalis • Hoquiam • Kelso • Lacey • Longview • Olympia • Raymond • Shelton • South Bend • Tumwater • Vancouver • Washougal • Woodland • Yelm • Ridgefield • Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington offers over $1.1M in scholarships annually, with awards up to $10,000 for local students.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Mike and Gail Donley Spouse Scholarship
Service • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Donley Spouse Scholarship awards $2,500 to Air and Space Force spouses for higher education with a 3.5 GPA requirement.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Colonel Loren J. and Mrs. Lawona R. Spencer Scholarship
Service • Agriculture • Arts Management • Sports Management • Management • Operations Management • Conservation • Natural Resources Management • Business Administration • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students
The Spencer Scholarship offers $5,000 for US Air Force personnel pursuing graduate education in management and administration.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Axia Public Relations Scholarship
Public Relations • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Axia Public Relations Scholarship offers $2,000 for juniors/seniors in PR. Requires essay/video & PR experience.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
American Bus Association Academic Merit Scholarships
Transportation/Logistics • Travel & Tourism • Accounting • Hospitality • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The American Bus Association offers $5,000 scholarships for students in transportation, travel, and tourism with a 3.4 GPA.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Colonel Aaron Burgstein Memorial Scholarship
Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Colonel Aaron Burgstein Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to dependents of service members pursuing higher education.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Scholarship
Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 for Air and Space Forces members and their families. Apply with an essay and reference.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
John L. Tomasovic, Sr. Scholarship
Horticulture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The John L. Tomasovic, Sr. Scholarship offers $900 for floriculture and horticulture students with financial need and a GPA of 3.0-3.5.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
PHCC of Texas Auxiliary and PHCC Educational Foundation funds
Texas • Construction Engineering • Business Administration • Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Texas residents can apply for a $2,500 scholarship for plumbing-heating-cooling programs. Essay and recommendations may be required.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Sioux Falls • Lincoln County • Minnehaha County • Union County • Brule County • Spink County • Brown County • McCook County • South Dakota • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Explore scholarship opportunities from the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation for South Dakota students. FAFSA required. Awards start at $1,000.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
James Bridenbaugh Memorial Scholarship
Horticulture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jim Bridenbaugh Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for students in floral design and marketing. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Maine Community Foundation Scholarships
Androscoggin County • Aroostook County • Cumberland County • Franklin County • Hancock County • Kennebec County • Knox County • Lincoln County • Oxford County • Penobscot County • Piscataquis County • Sagadahoc County • Somerset County • Waldo County • Washington County • York County • Maine • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Maine Community Foundation offers 525+ scholarships for Maine students pursuing education. Apply via the website for matching opportunities.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Social Issues Dissertation Award
Psychology • Graduate Students
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Scholarships
Allegany County • Cattaraugus County • Chautauqua County • Erie County • Genesee County • Niagara County • Orleans County • Wyoming County • New York • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo offers $3M in scholarships for local students with a 2.0 GPA, awarding up to $6,000 each.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Earl Warren Scholarship
Law • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Earl Warren Scholarship offers $15,000/year for 3 years to law students committed to racial justice. Requires essay & recommendations.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Brandon Fradd Fellowship in Music Composition
Music • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Brandon Fradd Fellowship offers $20,000 to Cuban artists in music composition. Apply with narratives, recommendations, and recordings.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Ruth Jacobs District 46 Scholarship
Pinellas County • Florida • Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Ruth Jacobs District 46 Scholarship offers $250+ for Pinellas County nursing students with GPA requirements. Apply with necessary documents.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
District 24 Erma B. Kraft Scholarship Fund Indian River County
Indian River County • Florida • Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Erma B. Kraft Scholarship Fund offers $250+ for Indian River County students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in Florida.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship
North Carolina • Childcare • Counseling • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship awards $500 to future NC teachers. Apply with an essay and recommendations!
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
District 20 The Evelyn Baxter Memorial Fund Manatee County
Manatee County • Florida • Nursing • Freshmen • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Evelyn Baxter Memorial Fund offers $250+ awards for Manatee County nursing students with GPA requirements and essay submissions.
Deadline:
June 1, 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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