Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 05, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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Mollie Davis Scholarship
Yakima County • Washington • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Mollie Davis Scholarship provides up to $30,000 for Yakima County residents pursuing higher education. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 22, 2025
Ben Garrett Endowment by Alliance Agronomics
Hanover County • Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ben Garrett Endowment offers $4,000 to Hanover County residents interested in agriculture.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Calhoun County • Doddridge County • Gilmer County • Jackson County • Mason County • Pleasants County • Ritchie County • Roane County • Wirt County • Wood County • Washington County • West Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local high school and college students in WV and OH.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Marty Rosness Student Scholarship
Arizona • Aviation/Aeronautical • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Marty Rosness Student Scholarship offers $1,250 to Arizona aviation students. Apply with a resume and personal statement.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Hanover Ruritan Club Endowment
Hanover County • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Hanover Ruritan Club Endowment offers a $2,000 scholarship for Hanover County residents, prioritizing Lee-Davis High School graduates.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Scholarships
Hancock County • Brooke County • Marshall County • Ohio County • Tyler County • Wetzel County • Jefferson County • Belmont County • Ohio • West Virginia • Freshmen
The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley offers scholarships to local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Brunswick County Farm Bureau Endowment
Brunswick County • Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Brunswick County Farm Bureau offers a $2,000 scholarship for residents majoring in agriculture or related fields.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Lexington Community Foundation Scholarships
Lexington • Dawson County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Rochester Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Genesee County • Livingston County • Ontario County • Orleans County • Seneca County • Wayne County • Yates County • Monroe County • New York • Freshmen
Rochester Area Community Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Kitsap Community Foundation Scholarships
Kitsap County • Washington • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Kitsap Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,100 for Kitsap County students. High chances of winning. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Longmont Community Foundation Scholarships
Longmont • Colorado • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Longmont Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $12,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Scholarships
Arthur County • Custer County • Dawson County • Frontier County • Hayes County • Hooker County • Keith County • Lincoln County • Logan County • McPherson County • Perkins County • Thomas County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Explore 100+ scholarships from Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation for students and teachers. Apply online for up to $5,000!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Edwardsville Community Foundation Scholarships
Edwardsville • Illinois • Freshmen
Edwardsville Community Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. One application for 50 awards.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Creeds Ruritan Club Endowment
Anne Arundel County • Calvert County • Charles County • Prince George's County • St. Mary's County • Amelia County • Amherst County • Appomattox County • Brunswick County • Buckingham County • Campbell County • Caroline County • Charlotte County • Chesterfield County • Cumberland County • Dinwiddie County • Essex County • Fluvanna County • Gloucester County • Goochland County • Greensville County • Hanover County • Henrico County • Isle of Wight County • James County • King and Queen County • King George County • King William County • Lancaster County • Louisa County • Lunenburg County • Mathews County • Mecklenburg County • Middlesex County • Northumberland County • Nottoway County • Powhatan County • Chesapeake County • York County • Suffolk County • Virginia Beach County • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Creeds Ruritan Club Endowment offers $2,000 to residents of central/eastern Virginia and southern Maryland. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
East Texas Communities Foundation Scholarships
Marion County • Morris County • Nacogdoches County • Panola County • Rains County • Red River County • Rusk County • Sabine County • San Augustine County • Shelby County • Smith County • Titus County • Trinity County • Upshur County • Van Zandt County • Wood County • Anderson County • Angelina County • Bowie County • Camp County • Cass County • Cherokee County • Delta County • Franklin County • Freestone County • Gregg County • Harrison County • Henderson County • Hopkins County • Houston County • Lamar County • Leon County • Texas • Freshmen
East Texas Communities Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Dr. Elmer L. Cooper Endowment by Maryland Agriculture Teachers Association
Maryland • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Dr. Elmer L. Cooper Endowment offers a $2,000 scholarship for Maryland residents majoring in Agricultural Education.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Scholarship
Isle of Wight County • James County • King and Queen County • King George County • King William County • Lancaster County • Louisa County • Lunenburg County • Mathews County • Mecklenburg County • Middlesex County • New Kent County • Northumberland County • Nottoway County • Powhatan County • Prince Edward County • Prince George County • Richmond County • Southampton County • Surry County • Sussex County • Westmoreland County • York County • Anne Arundel County • Calvert County • Charles County • Prince George's County • St. Mary's County • Amelia County • Amherst County • Appomattox County • Brunswick County • Buckingham County • Campbell County • Caroline County • Charlotte County • Chesterfield County • Cumberland County • Dinwiddie County • Essex County • Fluvanna County • Gloucester County • Goochland County • Greensville County • Hanover County • Henrico County • Virginia • Maryland • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Scholarship offers up to $6,500 for students in specific Maryland and Virginia counties.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarships
Kalamazoo County • Van Buren County • St. Joseph County • Calhoun County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Kalamazoo Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $4,500 for local students. One application for 70 scholarships. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Marshall Community Foundation Scholarships
Calhoun County • Michigan • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Marshall Community Foundation offers scholarships for Calhoun County students to help with college costs. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Galesburg Community Foundation Scholarships
Knox County • Warren County • Illinois • Freshmen
Galesburg Community Foundation offers scholarships for Knox and Warren County students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Beckley Area Foundation Scholarships
Raleigh County • Fayette County • Summers County • Webster County • Wyoming County • West Virginia • Freshmen
Beckley Area Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. One application for 190 scholarships.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Chilton Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Calumet County • Shawano County • Waupaca County • Winnebago County • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Chilton Area Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $1,500 for high school and nontraditional students in the Fox Valley Region.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Charlevoix County Community Foundation Scholarships
Charlevoix County • Michigan • Freshmen
Charlevoix County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for local high school seniors based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The North Georgia Community Foundation Scholarships
Cherokee County • Clayton County • Cobb County • DeKalb County • Douglas County • Fulton County • Gwinnett County • Henry County • Newton County • Rockdale County • Banks County • Barrow County • Dawson County • Fannin County • Forsyth County • Gilmer County • Habersham County • Hall County • Jackson County • Lumpkin County • Pickens County • Rabun County • Stephens County • Towns County • Union County • White County • Carroll County • Coweta County • Fayette County • Haralson County • Heard County • Meriwether County • Pike County • Spalding County • Troup County • Bartow County • Catoosa County • Chattooga County • Dade County • Floyd County • Gordon County • Murray County • Paulding County • Polk County • Walker County • Whitfield County • Georgia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The North Georgia Community Foundation offers over $500,000 in scholarships annually for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Elk County Community Foundation Scholarships
Elk County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
Elk County Community Foundation offers $500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 7, 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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