[Page 9] 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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Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Scholarships

Grand Traverse County • Benzie County • Antrim County • Leelanau County • Kalkaska County • Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation offers scholarships for residents in five counties. Apply now for awards starting at $250.

Deadline:

March 3, 2025

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Get Up To $48,000

The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge Scholarships

Staunton • Waynesboro • Augusta County • Highland County • Nelson County • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Community Foundation offers $275,000+ in scholarships for local students in Virginia, with a single application for all awards.

Deadline:

March 3, 2025

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Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Scholarships

Harrison County • Marion County • Monongalia County • Preston County • Taylor County • West Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Your Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for West Virginia students based on merit, need, or activities.

Deadline:

March 4, 2025

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Gulf Coast Community Foundation Scholarships

Lee County • Sarasota County • Charlotte County • Mississippi • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Gulf Coast Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for students in Sarasota, Charlotte, and Boca Grande for higher education.

Deadline:

March 5, 2025

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Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Scholarships

Buncombe County • Madison County • Cherokee County • Clay County • Graham County • Avery County • Burke County • North Carolina • Freshmen

Scholarships for Western NC high school seniors based on need, academics, and community involvement. Awards start at $4,500.

Deadline:

March 5, 2025

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Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond's scholarships

Richmond County • Northumberland County • Lancaster County • Rappahannock County • Mathews County • Virginia • Freshmen

The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond offers over $500,000 in scholarships for local students, with awards up to $15,000.

Deadline:

March 5, 2025

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Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation Scholarships

Isabella County • Michigan • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students to support tuition and course materials.

Deadline:

March 5, 2025

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Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation Scholarships

Wapakoneta • Ohio • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation offers $223,250 in scholarships for local students. One application for 150 opportunities available.

Deadline:

March 7, 2025

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CREATE Foundation Northeast Mississippi's Community Foundation scholarships

Alcorn County • Benton County • Calhoun County • Chickasaw County • Clay County • Itawamba County • Lafayette County • Lee County • Lowndes County • Madison County • Marshall County • Monroe County • Oktibbeha County • Pontotoc County • Prentiss County • Tippah County • Tishomingo County • Union County • Grenada County • Hinds County • Yalobusha County • Mississippi • Freshmen

CREATE Foundation offers scholarships for Northeast Mississippi students based on merit, need, and activities. High winning chances!

Deadline:

March 7, 2025

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Bridge Builders Community Foundations' scholarships

Venango County • Clarion County • Forest County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen

Bridge Builders Community Foundations offer scholarships for Venango, Clarion, and Forest County students based on merit and need.

Deadline:

March 7, 2025

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Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation Scholarships

Stanwood • Camano • Washington • Freshmen

Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students. Apply now for a chance to win!

Deadline:

March 10, 2025

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Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Scholarships

Cattaraugus County • New York • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,500 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.

Deadline:

March 12, 2025

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Canton Community Foundation Scholarships

Wayne County • Oakland County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Canton Community Foundation offers scholarships for Wayne and Oakland county students to ease college costs. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship

Journalism • History • Art History • Political Science/Government • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • International Relations • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students in college pursuing specific majors. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Unity Foundation of La Porte County Scholarships

LaPorte County • Porter County • St. Joseph County • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Unity Foundation offers scholarships up to $1,800 for local students. Apply online with essays and recommendations.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Adams County Community Foundation Scholarships

Adams County • Pennsylvania • High school • Freshmen

Adams County Community Foundation offers renewable scholarships up to $5,000 for local high school seniors pursuing college.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarships

Parmer County • Potter County • Randall County • Roberts County • Sherman County • Wheeler County • Armstrong County • Briscoe County • Carson County • Castro County • Childress County • Collingsworth County • Dallam County • Deaf Smith County • Donley County • Gray County • Hall County • Hansford County • Hartley County • Hemphill County • Hutchinson County • Lipscomb County • Moore County • Ochiltree County • Oldham County • Texas • Freshmen

Amarillo Area Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for Texas Panhandle students based on merit, need, or activities. High win chance!

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Orville F. Kay Ministerial Education Scholarship for Martin Luther College

Door County • Freshmen

The Orville F. Kay Scholarship offers $5,000 to Southern Door High School graduates with a 2.0 GPA and community involvement.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Karen and David Studebaker Scholarship

Door County • Wisconsin • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Karen and David Studebaker Scholarship offers $1,000 to eligible immigrants and first-gen students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Community Foundation for Monterey County Scholarships

Monterey County • California • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apply for scholarships up to $5,000 for Monterey County students. Visit our website for details and to match with available scholarships!

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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The Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley scholarships

Columbia County • Dutchess County • Fairfield County • Greene County • Monroe County • Orange County • Putnam County • Rockland County • Sullivan County • Ulster County • Wayne County • Westchester County • New York • Freshmen

The Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley offers scholarships up to $4,000 for local students. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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Idaho Community Foundation Scholarships

Ada County • Adams County • Bannock County • Bear Lake County • Benewah County • Bingham County • Blaine County • Boise County • Bonner County • Bonneville County • Boundary County • Butte County • Camas County • Canyon County • Caribou County • Cassia County • Clark County • Clearwater County • Custer County • Elmore County • Franklin County • Fremont County • Gem County • Gooding County • Idaho County • Jefferson County • Jerome County • Kootenai County • Latah County • Lemhi County • Lewis County • Lincoln County • Madison County • Minidoka County • Nez Perce County • Oneida County • Owyhee County • Payette County • Power County • Shoshone County • Teton County • Twin Falls County • Valley County • Washington County • Idaho • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Idaho Community Foundation offers 50+ scholarships for Idaho students to ease college costs. High chances of winning! Apply now.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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Dickinson Area Community Foundation Scholarships

Dickinson County • Michigan • Freshmen

The Dickinson Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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ASABE Foundation Engineering Scholarship

Biology • Agricultural Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The ASABE Foundation Engineering Scholarship offers $2,000 for undergraduates in agricultural engineering with a GPA of 2.5+.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains' scholarships

Bradford County • Sullivan County • Susquehanna County • Wyoming County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen

The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 15, 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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