Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 05, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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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
McKean County Community Foundation
McKean County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
McKean County Community Foundation offers $500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
LaGrange County Community Foundation Scholarships
LaGrange County • Indiana • Freshmen
LaGrange County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students pursuing higher education with a single application.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
The Troy Foundation's scholarships
Troy • Ohio • Freshmen
The Troy Foundation offers over $900,000 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $2,500 for local students. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Allegan County Community Foundation (Bloomingdale High School) Scholarships
Allegan County • Michigan • Freshmen
Allegan County Community Foundation offers $500-$6,000 scholarships for Bloomingdale High School seniors based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Allegan County Community Foundation (Saugatuck High School) Scholarships
Allegan County • Michigan • Freshmen
Allegan County Community Foundation offers $500-$6,000 scholarships for Saugatuck High School seniors based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Taos Community Foundation's scholarships
Taos County • New Mexico • Freshmen
Taos Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for Taos County students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Susan M. Krause Scholarship
Door County • Wisconsin • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Susan M. Krause Scholarship offers $5,000 to women in Door County seeking job skill improvement. Minimum GPA 3.00 required.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation Scholarships
Glynn County • McIntosh County • Camden County • Georgia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
PNACAC Student Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
PNACAC Student Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors and college students in the Pacific Northwest with a 3.0 GPA. Apply via video.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Scholarships
New Britain • Berlin • Plainville • Southington • Connecticut • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain offers $300,000+ in scholarships annually to local students with a common application process.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
David Armanasco Scholarship
California • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The David Armanasco Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for students in food service or hospitality, prioritizing Monterey County residents.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Daniel R. Torres "Complete Your Dream” Memorial Scholarship
Idaho • Freshmen
The Daniel R. Torres Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to Idaho high school seniors with a 2.5 GPA for essays on future dreams and community impact.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Scholarships
Greene County • Christian County • Webster County • Polk County • Dallas County • Missouri • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Explore scholarships for Springfield area students through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, with awards up to $5,000.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
Keweenaw Community Foundation Scholarships
Keweenaw County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Keweenaw Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Awards start at $250.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico Scholarships
Catron County • Chaves County • Dona Ana County • Hidalgo County • Otero County • Sierra County • Socorro County • Grant County • Lincoln County • Luna County • New Mexico • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico offers $150,000+ in scholarships for students. Apply online for matching opportunities.
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
Yampa Valley Community Foundation Scholarships
Yampa • Colorado • Freshmen
Yampa Valley Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
Mae & Mary Scholarship Fund
Healthcare Administrative • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare-Related • Healthcare Assistant • Public Health • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Mae & Mary Scholarship supports African American seniors pursuing healthcare careers with awards starting at $250.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Key Biscayne Community Foundation's scholarships
Key Biscayne • Florida • Freshmen
Key Biscayne Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Average award: $2,000.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Salem Foundation Scholarships
Salem • Oregon • Freshmen
Salem Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply by April 30.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
New Jersey Hall of Fame Areté Scholarship
New Jersey • Freshmen
The Arête Scholarship offers $5,000 to NJ high school graduates showing academic excellence and community commitment.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
John and Kathryn O'Brien Scholarship
Minnesota • Freshmen • Sophomores
The O'Brien Scholarship offers $500 to Minnesota State two-year college students who are immigrants or children of immigrants with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Endowed Scholarship
Minnesota • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students
The Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Endowed Scholarship offers $1,250 to U.S. Armed Forces members demonstrating leadership at Minnesota State Colleges.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Heinlein Society Scholarship Program
Science • Physics • Engineering • Mathematics • Chemistry • Biology • Technology • Juniors • Freshmen • Seniors • Sophomores
The Heinlein Society offers a $4,000 scholarship for full-time undergraduates in STEM fields. Essay required.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Bruml Family Scholarship
Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Medina County • Summit County • Portage County • Ohio • STEM • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Computer Engineering • Engineering • For Jewish students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bruml Family Scholarship aids Jewish college freshmen from Greater Cleveland with a $250 award for business, science, or engineering majors.
Deadline:
April 1, 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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