Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 04, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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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
Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship awards $1,500 to students from single-parent or blended families with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
SDEF STEM Scholarship
San Diego County • California • 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 • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • 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 • Freshmen
The SDEF STEM Scholarship provides $2,500 to San Diego high school seniors pursuing college in STEM fields.
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
Minot Area Community Foundation's scholarships
Minot • North Dakota • Freshmen
Minot Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Wichita Foundation Scholarships
Garden Plain • Mulvane • Derby • Sedgwick • Sterling • Wichita County • Sedgwick County • Kansas • Freshmen
Wichita Community Foundation offers up to $5,000 scholarships for south-central Kansas students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham Scholarships
Harrisonburg County • Rockingham County • Virginia • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation offers $200,000+ in scholarships for Harrisonburg & Rockingham students. Apply for up to $8,000!
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
SWE Golden Gate Section scholarships
San Mateo County • San Francisco County • Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Lake County • Mendocino County • Napa County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Engineering • Computer Science • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
SWE Golden Gate Section offers scholarships up to $2,000 for women and underrepresented genders pursuing engineering or computer science.
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
Pride Scholarship
Ohio • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The SHPE Pride Scholarship awards $2,000 to LGBTQ Hispanic students in STEM. Must be an active SHPE member with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Benjamin Cottone Scholarship
Pre-Med • Medicine • Graduate Students
UNICO Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for US citizens of Italian heritage pursuing medical degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Nurseries Foundation Scholarship Award
Horticulture • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the Nurseries Foundation Scholarship Award to receive $3,000 for your horticulture career. Submit your application today!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
David Gibson Memorial Scholarship
Park County • Montana • Freshmen
The David Gibson Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to Park County high school graduates pursuing further education.
Deadline:
April 16, 2025
Sonny Roden Memorial Scholarship
Virginia • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Science • Graduate Students
The Sonny Roden Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 for Virginia students in civil or environmental engineering with a 3.25 GPA.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
BigSun Scholarship
Athletic • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The BigSun Scholarship offers $500 to all student-athletes. Open to high school seniors and college students. Apply via email.
Deadline:
June 19, 2025
Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Law • Legal • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers P.C. offers a $500 scholarship for essays from undergraduate and law students. Apply now!
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
Teen Drinking and Driving Prevention PSA Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Win a $2,500 scholarship by creating a PSA on teen drinking and driving. Open to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Deadline:
August 15, 2025
Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship
Connecticut • New York • New Jersey • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen
The Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship offers $5,000 for LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the Tri-State area with financial need.
Deadline:
February 5, 2025
SkyWater Foundation Scholarship Program
Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
SkyWater Foundation offers 10 scholarships of $10,000 for students with a 3.0 GPA or higher pursuing college or vocational education.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
ISC2 Women's Cybersecurity Scholarships
Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
ISC2 Women's Cybersecurity Scholarships provide $1,000 to $5,000 for women pursuing cybersecurity degrees. Minimum GPA of 3.3 required.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Student Ethics Scholarship
Connecticut • Freshmen
Apply for BBB's $2,500 Student Ethics Scholarship for CT high school seniors demonstrating ethics, leadership, and community service.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Oportun Scholarship Program
Harris County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Oportun Scholarship Program offers $2,000 awards to California students based on academics, leadership, and personal circumstances.
Deadline:
March 20, 2025
Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship
Texas • Oklahoma • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Game Design • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • UX/Technical Design • Technology • Graphic Design • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship awards $5,000 to Texas and Oklahoma students in tech fields. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 9, 2025
Nurse Oneita Dongieux Award for Excellence
Mississippi • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Nurse Oneita Dongieux Award offers $500 to nursing students in Mississippi with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required for application.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Martha Douglas Memorial Scholarship
Mississippi • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Arts For Life Award
Florida • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Music • Freshmen
The Arts For Life Award offers $1,000 to Florida seniors excelling in the arts. Apply with an essay and portfolio.
Deadline:
February 11, 2025
The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County Scholarships
Delaware County • Indiana • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Explore scholarships from The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County for students pursuing education. Awards start at $3,000.
Deadline:
February 24, 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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