[Page 8] 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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Thurgood Marshall Scholarship
Criminal Justice • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Annual Thurgood Marshall Scholarship offers $2,000 for Criminal Justice students with financial need and community service.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Macon County Scholarships
Macon County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for scholarships from the Community Foundation of Macon County. Local students can win up to $10,000 with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Scholarships
Atchison County • Nodaway County • Worth County • Gentry County • Harrison County • Mercer County • Putnam County • Holt County • Andrew County • DeKalb County • Daviess County • Grundy County • Sullivan County • Linn County • Livingston County • Caldwell County • Clinton County • Buchanan County • Missouri • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri offers scholarships up to $6,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
San Angelo Area Foundation Scholarships
Glasscock County • Sterling County • Coke County • Runnels County • Reagan County • Irion County • Tom Green County • Concho County • McCulloch County • San Saba County • Crockett County • Schleicher County • Menard County • Mason County • Llano County • Sutton County • Kimble County • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
San Angelo Area Foundation offers $1M+ in scholarships annually to local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of South Lake Scholarships
Lake County • Florida • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of South Lake offers scholarships up to $2,500 for local students. Apply now for a high chance of winning!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Scholarships
Alcona County • Alpena County • Montmorency County • Presque Isle County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan offers $500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Scranton Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Scranton • Pennsylvania • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scranton Area Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
American Welding Society Scholarship
Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Cape Cod Foundation Scholarships
Barnstable County • Dukes County • Nantucket County • Massachusetts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Cape Cod Foundation offers over $900,000 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $40,000 for local students.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Legacy Regional Community Foundation Scholarships
Cowley County • Kansas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Legacy Regional Community Foundation offers scholarships for Cowley County students. High chances of winning with essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern Ohio Scholarships
Mercer County • Trumbull County • Lawrence County • Pennsylvania • Ohio • Freshmen
Over 200 scholarships available for local students in Western PA & Eastern OH, with awards starting at $250. High chances to win!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Spectrum Scholarship Program
Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Literature • Digital Communications/Media • 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
Spectrum Scholarship Program offers up to $5,000 for diverse students in library and information studies programs.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Abilene Scholarships
Taylor County • Jones County • Nolan County • Callahan County • Coleman County • Brown County • Comanche County • Eastland County • Fisher County • Haskell County • Knox County • Mitchell County • Runnels County • Scurry County • Kent County • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Community Foundation of Abilene offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students pursuing college education. Apply online now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Schuylkill Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Schuylkill County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
The Schuylkill Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated College 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 a $500 scholarship for African American undergraduates in need of financial support.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarships
Crown Point • Winfield • Cedar Lake • Lowell • Indiana • Freshmen
Crown Point Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,400 for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Career & Technical Education Scholarship
Service • Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation offers up to $10,000 for children of Marines pursuing non-degree certificate programs.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Boone County Community Foundation Scholarships
Boone County • Illinois • Freshmen
Boone County Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Sanilac County Community Foundation Scholarships
Sanilac County • Michigan • Freshmen
Sanilac County Community Foundation offers $20,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's scholarships
Hill City • Remer • Blackduck • Northome • Itasca County • Minnesota • Freshmen
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation offers 150 scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Greenville Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Montcalm County • Michigan • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Greenville Area Community Foundation offers $300,000+ in scholarships for Montcalm County students. High chances to win!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Emmet County • Michigan • Freshmen
The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for Emmet County students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Waccamaw Community Foundation Scholarships
Horry County • Georgetown County • South Carolina • Freshmen
Waccamaw Community Foundation offers over $250,000 in scholarships for local students in Horry and Georgetown Counties, up to $2,500 each.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Community Foundation of the Verdugos Scholarships
Burbank • Glendale • Foothill Farms • Foothill Ranch • La Crescenta-Montrose • La Canada Flintridge • California • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of the Verdugos offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Community Foundation of Wabash County Scholarships
Wabash County • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Explore 70 scholarships from the Community Foundation of Wabash County for students. High chances of winning! Apply now.
Deadline:
March 3, 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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