[Page 76] Top 1,924 Need-based Scholarships in February 2025

Updated Feb 22, 2025

Apply below to the best Need-based Scholarships in February 2025.

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Stephen T. Kugle Scholarship

Arizona • Arkansas • Colorado • Louisiana • New Mexico • Oklahoma • Texas • Utah • Wyoming • Seniors • Juniors

The Stephen T. Kugle Scholarship offers $3,000 to eligible junior or senior students in District E public colleges. Apply now!

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Melvin R. Green Scholarship

Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Technology • Juniors • Seniors

The Melvin R. Green Scholarship offers $8,000 for full-time junior/senior ASME student members in mechanical engineering fields.

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John And Elsa Gracik Scholarship

Engineering • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Technology • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen

The John And Elsa Gracik Scholarship awards $5,000 to U.S. ASME student members in mechanical engineering. Apply now!

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Garland Duncan Scholarship

Engineering • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Technology • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Garland Duncan Scholarship offers $5,000 to eligible ASME student members in mechanical engineering. Apply now!

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BioTek reMEDys Educational Scholarship

High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The BioTek reMEDys Scholarship awards $1,000 to students affected by hemophilia or bleeding disorders. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

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The David C. Lizárraga Fellowship

California • Business (MBA) • Engineering • Business Administration • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The David C. Lizárraga Fellowship offers $1,500 to first-gen college students in Business or Engineering from underserved LA communities.

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Two Ten Scholarships

Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen

Two Ten Scholarships provide up to $4,000 for students with footwear industry experience or their dependent children.

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First-Year Teacher Scholarship

Texas • Graduate Students

The First-Year Teacher Scholarship offers $750 for classroom materials to Texas public school teachers. Apply online to qualify.

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The Mary Lou Marks Smith Scholarship

Maine • Horticulture • Agricultural Science • Conservation • Environmental Science • Urban Design • Marine Biology/Sciences • Animal Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores

The Mary Lou Marks Smith Scholarship offers $1,000 to Maine community college students majoring in horticulture or floral design.

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Porter Physiology Development Minority Fellowship

Science • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students

The Porter Physiology Development Minority Fellowship supports underrepresented students pursuing a PhD in physiological sciences with a $28,300 award.

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Epsilon Epsilon Scholarship

For Women • Juniors • Seniors

Epsilon Epsilon Scholarship for Sigma Kappa members with GPA 3.00+, leadership roles, and financial need. $250+ award available.

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The VEOP Upward Bound Scholarship

Vermont • High school • Freshmen

The VEOP Upward Bound Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Vermont high school seniors facing barriers to education. Apply now!

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The Alannas Scholarship

Vermont • High school • Freshmen

The Alannas Scholarship offers $1,000 to Vermont high school seniors who are first-generation college students with financial need.

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The Bruce Lamb Memorial Scholarship

Addison County • Essex County • Franklin County • Orleans County • Caledonia County • Grand Isle County • Chittenden County • Lamoille County • Vermont • Community Service • Freshmen

The Bruce Lamb Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors in select counties pursuing lineman programs and demonstrating community service.

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Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant For Research In European, African, Or Asian History

History • World Studies • Graduate Students

The Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant offers up to $1,500 for AHA members researching European, African, or Asian history.

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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow General Scholarship

Medicine • Graduate Students

The AMA Foundation offers a $250+ scholarship for final-year U.S. medical students. Nomination required from the dean's office.

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Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Scholarship Program

California • Utah • STEM • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Technology • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Cybersecurity • Energy • High school • Freshmen

Edwards Lifesciences offers a $2,500 scholarship for high school seniors in STEM fields from select regions. Apply now!

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CCHRB Scholarship

Architecture • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Construction • Seniors • Graduate Students

CCHRB Scholarship provides $5,000 for architecture, engineering, construction management, and real estate students. Graduate and top undergrads eligible.

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VSAC-Freeman Scholarship

Vermont • High school • Freshmen

The VSAC-Freeman Scholarship offers $1,000 for first-generation college students in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Apply now!

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The Whelan Foundation Scholarship Program

New York • Education • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school

The Whelan Foundation offers a $20,000 scholarship for Long Island seniors pursuing degrees in Special Education and related fields.

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Bay Area All-Star Scholarship

California • High school • Freshmen

The Bay Area All-Star Scholarship offers $5,000 to college-bound seniors with leadership qualities and a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

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American Indian Endowed Scholarship

Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The American Indian Endowed Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for students with ties to Washington State tribes. Apply now!

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Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship

High school • Freshmen

Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship for IFBF members' children with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Requires essay and recommendations. Award: $500+.

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Alan F. Henry/Paul A. Greebler Scholarship

Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Graduate Students

The Alan F. Henry/Paul A. Greebler Scholarship offers $3,500 for U.S. graduate students in reactor physics, requiring sponsorship and an essay.

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John And Muriel Landis Scholarship

Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The John And Muriel Landis Scholarship offers $5,000 for students pursuing nuclear science or engineering with financial need.

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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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