Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 05, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Scholarships
St. Joseph County • Indiana • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County offers over 60 scholarships totaling $1M annually, with awards up to $5,000 for local students.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Westminster Public Schools Foundation Scholarships
Westminster • Adams County • Colorado • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Aspen Community Foundation Scholarships
Aspen • Snowmass Village • Basalt • Carbondale • Glenwood Springs • Colorado • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Aspen Community Foundation offers $500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Blake Chapman Flight Scholarship
Teton County • Idaho • Aviation/Aeronautical • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
The Blake Chapman Flight Scholarship offers Teton County students up to $10,000 for a Private Pilot Certificate. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Alamance Community Foundation's scholarships
Alamance County • North Carolina • Freshmen
Alamance Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Whatcom Community Foundation Scholarships
Whatcom County • Washington • Freshmen
Whatcom Community Foundation offers scholarships for high school seniors in Whatcom County, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
Deadline:
February 27, 2025
Bartlesville Community Foundation Scholarships
Bartlesville • Oklahoma • Freshmen
Bartlesville Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Roger Gregory Jr. and Emma E. Gregory Memorial Endowment by St. Peters Parish Church
New Kent County • King William County • Charles County • Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Roger Gregory Jr. and Emma E. Gregory Memorial Endowment offers $2,000 for college students in agriculture, forestry, or environmental science.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR) Scholarship
Bastrop County • Bell County • Blanco County • Burnet County • Caldwell County • Comal County • Fayette County • Guadalupe County • Gillespie County • Gonzales County • Hays County • Lampasas County • Lee County • Llano County • Milam County • San Saba County • Travis County • Williamson County • Texas • High school • Freshmen
The ABoR Scholarship offers $2,500 to Texas seniors planning to attend college or trade school in select counties.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Meg Graham Scholarship
District Of Columbia • High school
The Meg Graham Scholarship offers $10,000 to DC high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA and volunteer service for college in 2025.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Scholarships – Hampshire
Hampshire County • Freshmen
Eastern WV Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for Hampshire county students. High chances to win!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Jessica Hynson Cruise Memorial Endowment
Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jessica Hynson Cruise Memorial Endowment offers a $2,000 scholarship for Northern Neck residents in agriculture fields.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships
Kent County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grand Rapids Community Foundation offers 400+ scholarships averaging $1,500 for Kent County students pursuing college or technical careers.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Northshore Community Foundation Scholarships
Eden Isle • Washington • Louisiana • Freshmen
Northshore Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Dunn County Scholarships
Dunn County • Wisconsin • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Dunn County offers scholarships up to $2,000 for high school seniors based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Central Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships
Calhoun County • Clarendon County • Fairfield County • Kershaw County • Lee County • Lexington County • Newberry County • Orangeburg County • Richland County • Saluda County • Sumter County • South Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Central Carolina Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 5, 2025
Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Wapakoneta • Ohio • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation offers $223,250 in scholarships for local students. One application for 150 opportunities available.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
George E. Allen Academic Scholarship
Virginia • Freshmen
The George E. Allen Academic Scholarship offers $2,000 to Virginia high school seniors pursuing advanced education in various fields.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Rama Scholarships for the American Dream
Hospitality • For Native American / American Indian students • For Asian students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
Rama Scholarships support hospitality management students with a minimum GPA of 2.5, prioritizing Asian or Indian descent applicants.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine Scholarships
Muscatine County • Louisa County • Iowa • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
GEICC Scholarship
Georgia • 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 • 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 • Freshmen
The GEICC Scholarship provides five $1,000 awards for Georgia seniors pursuing STEM with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 9, 2025
Kenosha Community Foundation's scholarships
Kenosha County • Wisconsin • Freshmen
Kenosha Community Foundation offers $87,000+ in scholarships for local students. Apply now for a chance to win up to $7,500!
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
AHB Foundation Scholarship
Alabama • Construction • Management • Carpentry/Masonry • Electrical/Electronics • Architecture • Civil Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AHB Foundation Scholarship supports Alabama residents pursuing education in residential building trades. Apply now for $250+!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
The Community Foundation of West Texas Scholarships
Lubbock County • Lynn County • Garza County • Hale County • Yoakum County • Terry County • Swisher County • Gaines County • Scurry County • Floyd County • Parmer County • Dickens County • Motley County • Dawson County • Crosby County • Cochran County • Lamb County • Castro County • Briscoe County • King County • Kent County • Borden County • Bailey County • Hockley County • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of West Texas awards over $355,825 in scholarships annually to local students. Apply now for a chance to win!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation Scholarships
Niles • Buchanan • Berrien County • Cass County • Michigan • Freshmen
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation offers $500-$15,000 scholarships for South Berrien and Cass County students. Apply with one application.
Deadline:
March 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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