Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 08, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Western Lane Community Foundation College Scholarships
Florence • Dunes City • Oregon • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Western Lane Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for local students in Oregon. One application for all scholarships.
Deadline:
July 15, 2025
The Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity Scholarship for Emerging Scholars
Psychology • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity offers up to $1,000 for undergraduate students from traditionally underrepresented communities of color
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
Rosy Salon Software Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For students of color • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
Rosy Salon Software offers $250 scholarships for cosmetology, barbering, and esthetics students in the US and Canada.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest
High school
NRA Youth Essay Contest offers up to $1,000 for students in elementary to high school. Apply now!
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Straight ‘A’ Scholarship
High school
The Straight ‘A’ Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for high school students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now for funding opportunities!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
GMBS Music Scholarship Competition
Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The GMBS Music Scholarship Competition offers up to $3,000 for high school seniors and college freshmen pursuing music.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
USPAACC scholarship
For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen
The USPAACC scholarship provides three $3,000 awards for Asian-American and Pacific-Island American high school students.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Award for Excellence in Business Commentary Scholarship
Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Finance • Management • Accounting • For Black and/or African American students • Seniors
The Award for Excellence in Business Commentary offers $10,000 to high-achieving Black undergraduate students for a national writing competition.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation scholarships
Hawaii • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Accounting • Economics • Finance • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Freshmen
Fukunaga Scholarship offers $5,000/year for Hawaii high school seniors pursuing business degrees. Renewable scholarships available.
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Pennies for Art Scholarship
Massachusetts • Freshmen
The Pennies for Art Scholarship offers $500+ to MA high school seniors with a portfolio, recommendation, and essay. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Quad Cities Community Foundation Scholarships
Rock Island County • Scott County • Iowa • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Quad Cities Community Foundation offers $500,000+ in scholarships for local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
The Denver Foundation Scholarships
Denver • Colorado • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Denver Foundation offers scholarships up to $15,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply online today!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
SEMA Scholarship
Automotive • Computer Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
SEMA Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for students passionate about automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendation letter.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Music Scholarship
Massachusetts • Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Massachusetts Music Scholarship for undergraduates majoring in music. Apply with a recommendation, essay, and performance link. Award: $500+.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Giving Scholarships
Minnesota • Iowa • Michigan • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Community Giving Scholarships awarded over $273,000 to students in Minnesota. High chances for local students to win. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Michael Abrahamson Memorial Scholarship
Biology • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Michael Abrahamson Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to students pursuing wildlife-related sciences like biology and botany.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Johnson & Johnson Scholarship
Accounting • Finance • Business Administration • Business (MBA) • Management • STEM • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Physics • Chemistry • Biology • Healthcare-Related • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors
The Johnson & Johnson Scholarship offers $8,000 annually to high-achieving Black undergraduates in business, STEM, or health fields.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Center for Architecture Design Scholarship
New York • Architecture • Design/Visual Communications • Graphic Design • Urban Design • Interior Design • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for NY students pursuing degrees in architecture, design, or engineering. Up to $5,000 available. Portfolio and recommendations required.
Deadline:
March 21, 2025
Ted G. Wilson Memorial Scholarship
North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Florida • Construction Engineering • Construction • Architecture • Civil Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Carpentry/Masonry • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
The Ted G. Wilson Memorial Scholarship offers $1,500 for students pursuing construction education in the Southeast U.S.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Arkansas Community Foundation Scholarships
Arkansas County • Ashley County • Baxter County • Benton County • Boone County • Bradley County • Calhoun County • Carroll County • Chicot County • Clark County • Clay County • Cleburne County • Cleveland County • Columbia County • Conway County • Craighead County • Crawford County • Crittenden County • Cross County • Dallas County • Desha County • Drew County • Faulkner County • Franklin County • Fulton County • Garland County • Grant County • Greene County • Hempstead County • Hot Spring County • Howard County • Independence County • Izard County • Jackson County • Jefferson County • Johnson County • Lafayette County • Lawrence County • Lee County • Lincoln County • Little River County • Logan County • Lonoke County • Madison County • Marion County • Miller County • Mississippi County • Monroe County • Montgomery County • Nevada County • Newton County • Ouachita County • Perry County • Phillips County • Pike County • Poinsett County • Polk County • Pope County • Prairie County • Pulaski County • Randolph County • St. Francis County • Saline County • Scott County • Searcy County • Sebastian County • Sevier County • Sharp County • Stone County • Union County • Van Buren County • Washington County • White County • Woodruff County • Yell County • Arkansas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
The Arkansas Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. Apply annually from Feb 1 to Apr 1.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Merit Scholarship
Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
April 26, 2025
Catching the Dream Scholarships
For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Catching the Dream Scholarships offer up to $5,000 for Native American students pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Memorial Scholarship
Service • Military • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • For Women • Freshmen
The Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Memorial Scholarship awards $20,000 to daughters of Air Force members in STEM fields.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Custom Sock Lab Scholarship Program
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
July 18, 2025
Student Ideas for a Better America
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Student Ideas for a Better America offers $100 to creative students for innovative educational concepts and product improvements.
Deadline:
December 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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