Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 04, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship
Age • Freshmen • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students
The Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship offers $1,200 to science students with a GPA above 3.0. Apply with an essay and video.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Sergeant John Basilone Post Graduate Scholarship
Graduate Students
The UNICO Foundation offers $3,000 scholarships for U.S. citizens of Italian descent pursuing graduate studies.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
ABC Home Medical Supply Education Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The ABC Home Medical Supply Education Scholarship awards $1,000 to high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing education.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
US Graduate Scholarship
Graduate Students
The US Graduate Scholarship offers $5,000 for Armenian graduate students with a 3.5 GPA and financial need. Apply with essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Military Veteran or Dependent Scholarship
Military • Virginia • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Public Health • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Military Veteran or Dependent Scholarship provides $3,000 for veterans or dependents in Virginia's water industry programs with a 2.75 GPA.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
The Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship From Check City
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for students with a 2.5 GPA to support education and community service.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Abbott and Fenner Scholarship awards $1,000 to high school and college students through an essay application.
Deadline:
June 10, 2025
IEEE Power and Energy Society Scholarship Plus Program
Electrical Engineering • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The IEEE Power and Energy Society offers $2,000 scholarships for electrical engineering students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Who Inspires You Scholarship
Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Who Inspires You Scholarship awards $1,000 for an inspiring essay. Minimum GPA 3.0 required.
Deadline:
August 31, 2025
Medical Diversity Scholarship
Medicine • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
The Medical Diversity Scholarship offers $2,000 to medical students from minority groups committed to diversity. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
The Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship
Writing • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship offers $1,000 for students to explore empowerment through an essay. Open to all eligible students.
Deadline:
October 5, 2025
Dr. Yoji Kondo Scholarship
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 • Physics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Dr. Yoji Kondo Scholarship offers $4,000 for full-time students in engineering, math, or sciences. Essay required for application.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Windham Regional Woodlands Association Scholarship
Windham County • Vermont • Conservation • Environmental Science • Natural Resources Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Windham Regional Woodlands Association offers up to $3,000 for Windham County students pursuing forestry or related degrees.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Girls Service League College Scholarship
Tarrant County • Johnson County • Parker County • Texas • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Scholarship for female residents of Tarrant, Johnson, and Parker counties in Texas with a 3.0 GPA for college attendance. Award: $250+.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship
Bastrop County • Blanco County • Burnet County • Caldwell County • Fayette County • Hays County • Lee County • Llano County • Travis County • Williamson County • Texas • Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship offers up to $3,500 for Central Texas college students in communications/media with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
UMSA Foundation Scholarship
Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • IT/Information Technology • Finance • Business (MBA) • Cybersecurity • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
UMSA Foundation Scholarship offers $3,000 and $1,000 awards for students in specific fields. Eligibility: residents of five Midwest states.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Bill & Shireen Kirk Scholarship Fund
Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • South Carolina • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Business (MBA) • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Marketing • Business Administration • Construction • Construction Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Annual scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students in business, chemistry, engineering, and marketing. $250+ award available.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship
Illinois • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Win up to $2,500 with the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship for culinary and hospitality students.
Deadline:
May 7, 2025
Michigan Auto Law Student Diversity Scholarships
Law • 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 • Seniors • Graduate Students
Michigan Auto Law offers $1,000 scholarships for diverse law students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with transcript and essay.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
MyBioSource Inc. Scholarship for "S.T.E.M." Majors
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Physics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
MyBioSource Inc. offers 5 scholarships of $1,000 each for S.T.E.M. majors. Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduates.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Allied Van Lines Scholarship
Transportation/Logistics • Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Allied Van Lines offers three $1,000 scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students in Logistics. Apply with transcripts and an essay.
Deadline:
December 15, 2025
Blackford County Community Foundation High School Scholarships
Blackford County • Indiana • Freshmen
Blackford County Community Foundation offers $250+ scholarships for high school seniors based on merit, need, or activities. One application for 65 awards.
Deadline:
February 6, 2025
Shook Construction Harry F. Gaeke Memorial Scholarship
Ohio • Construction Engineering • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
The Shook Construction Harry F. Gaeke Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for construction students in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Northern Indiana Community Foundation Scholarships
Starke County • Fulton County • Miami County • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Northern Indiana Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $1,000 for local students in Starke, Fulton, and Miami counties.
Deadline:
February 11, 2025
Armstrong County Community Foundation Scholarships
Armstrong County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
Armstrong County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,900 for local students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
February 15, 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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