[Page 3] 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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Les Dames d'Escoffier Colorado Chapter Scholarship
Colorado • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Les Dames d'Escoffier Colorado offers scholarships up to $2,500 for women in food-related fields attending Colorado universities.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Bethel Park Community Foundation
Allegheny County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
Bethel Park Community Foundation offers $500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship awards $10,000 to Culinary Arts and Baking/Pastry students with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Ruth Segal Scholarship
Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Ruth Segal Scholarship awards $5,000 to students in government or political science. Apply with a transcript and essay.
Deadline:
June 10, 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
Horatio Alger State scholarships
High school
Horatio Alger State Scholarships provide $10,000 for high school juniors aiming for a bachelor's degree. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 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
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
Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship
King County • Snohomish County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Washington • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links offers up to $15,000 scholarships for African American high school seniors in the Puget Sound area.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Bill and Mary Russell Health Care Scholarship Fund
Healthcare-Related • Nursing • Medicine • Dentistry • Nursing Assistant • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Mental Health • Public Health • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Bill and Mary Russell Scholarship offers $250+ for full-time nursing or health program students. Online application required.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The PMF Scholarship for Healthcare and First Responders
Florida • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Nursing • Healthcare-Related • Law Enforcement • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The PMF Scholarship offers $1,000 to South Florida students pursuing healthcare or first responder careers. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
Schwarzkopf Professional Shaping Futures
Cosmetology/Beauty • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
Schwarzkopf Professional Shaping Futures offers $2,000 awards for US cosmetology students with financial need. Apply with a recommendation letter.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship
Illinois • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Win up to $2,500 with the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship for culinary and hospitality students.
Deadline:
May 7, 2025
Scott Community Foundation
Scott City • Kansas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scott Community Foundation offers over $130,000 in scholarships annually to local students, with awards up to $10,000.
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Clarkston Scholars Program
Counseling • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Marketing • Management • Manufacturing/Production • Seniors • Juniors
The Clarkston Scholars Program offers a $10,000 scholarship for first-generation college sophomores. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
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
Bartlesville Community Foundation Scholarships
Bartlesville • Oklahoma • Freshmen
Bartlesville Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
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
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
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
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:
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
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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