[Page 77] Top 1,924 Need-based Scholarships in February 2025

Updated Feb 21, 2025

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

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Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship

High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Scholarship for pediatric cancer survivors under 25. $5,000 award for high school seniors or undergrads with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!

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TSCRF scholarship

Texas • Oklahoma • Agriculture • Animal Sciences • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The TSCRF scholarship offers $250+ for Texas or Oklahoma students in agriculture programs, requiring association membership.

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Joan Reagin McNeill Scholarships

Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The Joan Reagin McNeill Scholarships offer $250+ for Sigma Kappa members with a 3.25 GPA and financial need. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

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Wilma Sackett Dressel Scholarship

Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Wilma Sackett Dressel Scholarship offers $250+ for Sigma Kappa members in need. Essay and recommendation required.

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Gamma Iota Scholarships

Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Gamma Iota Scholarships offer $250+ for Sigma Kappa undergraduates in Texas with a 3.0 GPA, leadership, and community involvement.

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Beta Sigma Scholarship

For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores

Beta Sigma Scholarship offers $250+ for Sigma Kappa members with leadership, GPA 2.5+, and financial need. Essay & recommendation required.

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Epsilon Tau Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Epsilon Tau Scholarship offers $250+ for Sigma Kappa members in need, requiring an essay and recommendation letter.

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Evelyn S. Nish Scholarship

Juniors • Seniors

The Evelyn S. Nish Scholarship offers $250+ to Sigma Kappa juniors/seniors with a 3.00 GPA. Essay and recommendation required.

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Alpha Kappa Trust Scholarship-Beta Omega

For Women • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Scholarship for Sigma Kappa members with leadership, service, and financial need. Minimum GPA of 3.00 required. Apply with essay and recommendation.

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CTA Scholarship For Members

California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Apply for the CTA Scholarship for California Teachers Association members. Up to $5,000 awarded for high GPA and essay submission.

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Lucile Cheever Graubart/Lambda Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lambda Scholarship offers $250+ to initiated Sigma Kappa members in need. Requires essay and recommendation letter.

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HIAS Graduate Scholarship

For Jewish students • Graduate Students

HIAS Graduate Scholarships support Jewish immigrants and their descendants pursuing graduate studies in the U.S. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

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The VEOP GEAR UP Scholarship

Vermont • High school • Freshmen

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

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The VEOP Talent Search Scholarship

Vermont • Freshmen

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

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Michael Kraus Research Grant In History

American Studies • History • Graduate Students

The Michael Kraus Research Grant supports American colonial history projects with awards up to $800 for AHA members.

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Albert J. Beveridge Grant For Research In The History Of The Western Hemisphere

World Studies • American Studies • History • Graduate Students

The AHA offers Albert J. Beveridge Grants for research in Western Hemisphere history, prioritizing advanced students and scholars.

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Stanfield and D'Orlando Legal and Art Scholarships

Law • Arts • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Christian students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Stanfield Scholarships for Unitarian Universalists in art or law. $250+ awards based on need and active involvement. Apply now!

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Littleton-Griswold Research Grant

History • American Studies • Social Sciences • Law • Graduate Students

The Littleton-Griswold Research Grant supports US legal history research, offering up to $1,000 for eligible AHA members.

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Dr. F. Ross Byrd Scholarship

Business Administration • Management • Education • Other Trades/Crafts • Marketing • Graduate Students

The Dr. F. Ross Byrd Scholarship offers $250+ for WSBEA members pursuing advanced degrees in business education.

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NextGen Scholarship Fund

Washington • Maryland • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The NextGen Scholarship Fund offers $1,000 to international students in DC, MD, or VA with a 3.0 GPA. Apply based on merit and need.

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PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E. Scholarship

New York • Texas • Illinois • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E. Scholarship offers $25,000 to undergraduates of color pursuing STEM or Business degrees.

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LPHA Scholarships

Louisiana • Public Health • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

LPHA offers a $1,000 scholarship for Louisiana public health students. Must be a member or dependent, with a 3.00 GPA.

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Catina Rose Memorial Scholarship

California • Community Service • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores

The Catina Rose Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to California crime victims or survivors. Community service and personal statement required.

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ASHAV Youth Scholarship

High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The ASHAV Youth Scholarship awards $250+ to students under 21 committed to the American Saddlebred industry. Apply now!

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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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