Merit scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 05, 2025Apply below to the best Merit scholarships for February 2025.
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The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Scholarships
Shelby County • DeSoto County • Tipton County • Crittenden County • Fayette County • Marshall County • Tate County • St. Francis County • Coahoma County • Tunica County • Benton County • Tennessee • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis offers $650,000 in scholarships for local students, with awards up to $6,500.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Scott Crockett Memorial Scholarship
Reedsport • Oregon • Fire Science/Firefighting • Freshmen
Scott Crockett Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for Reedsport seniors pursuing Fire or EMS careers. 2.0 GPA required.
Deadline:
April 2, 2025
Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships
Wayne County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Wayne County Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 4, 2025
Whitefish Community Foundation Scholarships
Flathead County • Montana • Freshmen
Whitefish Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for Flathead Valley students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 4, 2025
The Community Foundation of Rockland County Scholarships
Rockland County • New York • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of Rockland County offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
April 7, 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
Arizona Community Foundation Scholarships
Apache County • Cochise County • Coconino County • Gila County • Graham County • Greenlee County • La Paz County • Maricopa County • Mohave County • Navajo County • Pima County • Pinal County • Santa Cruz County • Yavapai County • Yuma County • Arizona • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students
Arizona Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for high school seniors and college students nationwide. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Incight Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Oregon • Washington • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Graduate Students
The Incight Scholarship offers $500 to full-time college students with disabilities in WA, OR, or CA. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Arthur Spada Memorial Scholarship
Oregon • Horticulture • Nursing • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Arthur Spada Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in Horticulture, prioritizing Willamette Valley graduates attending OSU.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Black Hills Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Rapid City • High school
Apply for Black Hills Area Community Foundation scholarships up to $4,000 for local students. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Hispanic Scholars Program
Texas • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Hispanic Scholars Program offers up to $5,000 for Texas students of Hispanic heritage with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Excellence in leadership scholarship
Freshmen
The Excellence in Leadership Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for students with a 2.5 GPA pursuing higher education. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Jacob And Rita Van Namen Marketing Scholarship
Horticulture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Van Namen Scholarship offers $250+ for students in agribusiness marketing and floral product distribution.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Child Care Assistance Scholarship
Marin County • California • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Child Care Assistance Scholarship in Marin County helps parents pay for daycare while attending college, offering $250+ in support.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Organic Formula Shop Single Parent Scholarship
Family • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Organic Formula Shop offers a $2,000 scholarship for single parents. Apply by writing an essay on parenting and student challenges.
Deadline:
May 6, 2025
Undergraduate Student Scholarship
Virginia • Healthcare-Related • Environmental Science • Public Health • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for a $3,000 scholarship for Virginia undergraduates in civil/environmental engineering or science with a 2.75 GPA.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Hvac Hero Scholarship Program
Other Trades/Crafts • Electrical/Electronics • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Construction • Freshmen • Sophomores
The HVAC HERO scholarship offers $2,500 to 30 students pursuing HVAC degrees. Minimum GPA of 2.0 required. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Thear Sy Suzuki R.I.S.E. Scholarship
For Asian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Thear Sy Suzuki R.I.S.E. Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for Asian American students demonstrating leadership and resilience. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship
Law • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship awards $2,500 to law students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
June 2, 2025
Terry Bryant College Scholarship
Freshmen
The Terry Bryant College Scholarship awards $2,500 to U.S. high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA for undergraduate studies.
Deadline:
June 2, 2025
The Allman Family Business Development, Marketing, and Sales Scholarship Endowment
Marketing • Business Administration • Management • Business (MBA) • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Allman Family Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in business programs focusing on sales and marketing. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 2, 2025
Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program
Florida • Financial Need • High school
The TSIC Scholarship Program offers $250+ for Florida high school freshmen with financial need and a 2.70 GPA.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarships
Virginia • Maryland • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Athletic • Freshmen
Team DC offers $1,400 scholarships for LGBTQ student-athletes in D.C. who excel academically and athletically. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 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
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen
The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.
Deadline:
February 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.
Resources for Merit scholarships
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