[Page 16] Top 1,924 Need-based Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 21, 2025Apply below to the best Need-based Scholarships in February 2025.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Scholarship
Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Sophomores
Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers $8,245/year scholarship for high-achieving Black undergraduates in business, engineering, and tech.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Otsuka Graduate Scholarship
Accounting • Business (MBA) • Psychology • Human Resources • IT/Information Technology • Computer Science • Chemical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mathematics • Finance • Marketing • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Science • Technology • Engineering • Biology • Astronomy • Chemistry • Physics • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
Otsuka Graduate Scholarship offers $10,000 to high-achieving Black graduate students in business or STEM with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Johnson & Johnson Scholarship
Accounting • Finance • Business Administration • Business (MBA) • Management • STEM • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Physics • Chemistry • Biology • Healthcare-Related • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors
The Johnson & Johnson Scholarship offers $8,000 annually to high-achieving Black undergraduates in business, STEM, or health fields.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
HSBC Scholarship
Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
HSBC Scholarship offers $17,500/year to high-achieving Black undergraduates in business, engineering, or tech. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Clarinda Foundation Scholarships
Clarinda • Iowa • Freshmen
The Clarinda Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,000 for local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Scholarships
Westchester County • Rockland County • Columbia County • Dutchess County • Putnam County • Rensselaer County • Ulster County • Orange County • Albany County • New York • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley offers scholarships up to $2,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Lincoln Community Foundation's scholarships
Lancaster County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Lincoln Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for Lancaster County students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
FFBC Scholarship
Iowa • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Pansexual students • For Asexual students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
FFBC offers $3,000 scholarships to Iowa seniors for leadership in LGBTQ+ education and reducing homophobia.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Community Foundation of Greater Flint Scholarships
Flint • Genesee County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Community Foundation of Greater Flint offers 64 scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Columbia Basin Foundation Scholarships
Columbia County • Grant County • Adams County • Lincoln County • Washington • Freshmen
Columbia Basin Foundation offers $250+ scholarships for students in Columbia Basin, Grant, Adams, and western Lincoln Counties. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Winston-Salem Foundation Scholarships
Forsyth County • Davidson County • Davie County • Stokes County • Surry County • Wilkes County • Yadkin County • North Carolina • Freshmen
The Winston-Salem Foundation offers over 150 scholarships for local students, supporting education in multiple counties with awards over $2,300.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
CBCF Reducing the Financial Barrier Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The CBCF Scholarship offers $10,000 to low-income African American students with a 2.5 GPA for college or vocational school.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Alaska Community Foundation Scholarships
Aleutians East County • Aleutians West County • Anchorage County • Bethel County • Bristol Bay County • Chugach County • Denali County • Dillingham County • Fairbanks North Star County • Haines County • Hoonah-Angoon County • Juneau County • Kenai Peninsula County • Ketchikan Gateway County • Kodiak Island County • Lake and Peninsula County • Matanuska-Susitna County • Nome County • North Slope County • Northwest Arctic County • Petersburg County • Prince of Wales-Hyder County • Sitka County • Skagway County • Southeast Fairbanks County • Valdez-Cordova County • Wade Hampton County • Wrangell County • Yakutat County • Yukon-Koyukuk County • Alaska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
The Alaska Community Foundation offers up to 60 scholarships for students. Apply online with eligibility quiz and required documents.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Community Foundation of St. Clair County Scholarships
St. Clair County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County offers scholarships for local students to pursue higher education, with a chance to win even after deadlines.
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
College Prep Scholars Program
High school
The College Prep Scholars Program offers up to $8000 for high school juniors from low-income families with strong academics.
Deadline:
March 20, 2025
Kent Community Foundation Scholarships
Raymond • Pierce County • Thurston County • Lewis County • Mason County • Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Kent Community Foundation offers scholarships for students in select Washington counties with a single application process. Awards start at $250.
Deadline:
March 22, 2025
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Scholarships
Champaign County • Coles County • Douglas County • Edgar County • Ford County • Moultrie County • Iroquois County • Piatt County • Vermilion County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
The Voyager Scholarship
English • Conservation • Environmental Science • Foreign Languages • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • History • Hospitality • Journalism • Law • Law Enforcement • Legal • Literature • Mental Health • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Teacher Education • Teaching • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Childcare • Climate Sciences • Communications • Criminal Justice • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Education • Political Science/Government • International Relations • Juniors • Seniors
The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
Community Foundation of North Louisiana's scholarships
Tensas County • Jackson County • Caddo County • Caldwell County • Lincoln County • Ouachita County • Union County • East Carroll County • Bienville County • De Soto County • Morehouse County • Winn County • Red River County • Bossier County • Richland County • Claiborne County • Franklin County • Madison County • Webster County • West Carroll County • Grant County • Louisiana • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of North Louisiana offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 28, 2025
Grant County Community Foundation Scholarships
Grant County • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grant County Community Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. One application for 120+ awards.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Rochester Area Foundation Scholarships
Byron • Stewartville • Oronoco • Spring Valley • Chatfield • Kasson • Dodge Center • Eyota • Rochester • Zumbrota • Pine Island • Mantorville • Plainview • Mazeppa • Olmsted County • Dodge County • Fillmore County • Wabasha County • Minnesota • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Rochester Area Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for high school and college students in Rochester, MN. Apply online today!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Greater Houston Community Foundation Scholarships (TX)
Austin County • Brazoria County • Chambers County • Fort Bend County • Galveston County • Harris County • Liberty County • Montgomery County • Waller County • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Greater Houston Community Foundation offers over $4M in scholarships annually for local students. Apply now for up to $10,000!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Eastern Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships
Chesterfield County • Darlington County • Dillon County • Florence County • Marion County • Marlboro County • Williamsburg County • South Carolina • Freshmen
Eastern Carolina Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students. High chances of winning with personal statements required.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Scholarships
Churchill County • Washoe County • Carson County • Storey County • Lyon County • Douglas County • Nevada • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on need and achievement.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
San Joaquin Community Foundation Scholarships
San Joaquin County • California • High school • Freshmen
San Joaquin Community Foundation offers $5,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. One application required.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
FAQ for need-based scholarships
To write a strong application for need-based scholarships, clearly articulate your financial need, highlight your academic and extracurricular achievements, and ensure your essays are well-written and free of errors.
Need-based scholarships can cover various expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses, depending on the scholarship's terms.
To apply for need-based scholarships, you typically need to fill out an application form, provide financial documentation, and sometimes submit essays or personal statements. Check specific requirements on platforms like Mos.
It's best to start applying for need-based scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or as soon as you decide to pursue higher education.
Yes, you can apply for multiple need-based scholarships to increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
While some need-based scholarships may consider academic performance, many focus primarily on financial need, so a high GPA is not always a requirement.
Eligibility criteria for need-based scholarships typically include demonstrating financial need, being enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited institution, and sometimes maintaining a certain academic standing.
Yes, need-based scholarships are legitimate financial aid options offered by various organizations, institutions, and foundations to support students in need.
You can find need-based scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which provides a comprehensive database of available scholarships tailored to your needs.
Need-based scholarships are financial awards given to students based on their financial need. These scholarships aim to help students who may not have the financial resources to afford their education.
Common mistakes include missing deadlines, not following application instructions, failing to provide required documentation, and submitting generic essays. Take your time to ensure your application is complete and tailored to each scholarship.
Many need-based scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA, continuing to demonstrate financial need, or completing a specific number of credit hours. Always check the terms of the scholarship.
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