[Page 2] Top 152 Full-Ride Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 15, 2025Apply below to the best Full-Ride Scholarships in February 2025.
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L’Oréal USA Fellowships for Women in Science Program
Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • For Women • Graduate Students
L’Oréal USA Fellowships for Women in Science awards $60,000 to five early-career women researchers annually.
Deadline Passed
Distinguished Young Women Scholarship
For Women • Freshmen
The Distinguished Young Women Scholarship awards up to $30,000 to high school senior girls in the U.S. for academic and personal achievements.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
The Barry Griswell Scholarship Initiative to Raise the Bar for Students
Des Moines • Iowa • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Barry Griswell Scholarship offers up to $25,000 for first-generation students demonstrating leadership and financial need.
Deadline:
May 23, 2025
Golden Door Scholarship
North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Construction Engineering • Cybersecurity • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Technology • Design/Visual Communications • UX/Technical Design • Graphic Design • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Mathematics • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Information Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Golden Door Scholarship provides up to $40,000 for DACA, TPS, or undocumented students in the Southeast, focusing on financial need.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
The Gates Scholarship
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 • Freshmen
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for minority high school seniors from low-income households.
Deadline:
September 15, 2025
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship
Freshmen
The YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship provides up to $30,000 for first-year international undergraduate students at select colleges.
Deadline:
January 1, 2026
NEWH Northwest Chapter scholarship
Washington • Oregon • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
NEWH Northwest Chapter scholarship offers up to $40,000 for students in Hospitality fields. Must have 3.0 GPA and attend college in specific states.
Deadline:
April 26, 2025
Doodle 4 Google Competition
High school • Freshmen
Join the Doodle 4 Google Competition for a chance to win up to $55,000! Open to K-12 students in the U.S. Create your Google Doodle now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Beinecke Scholarship Program
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Architecture • English • Fashion • Literature • Writing • Social Sciences • Religious/Theological Studies • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Philosophy • Graphic Design • Film • Photography • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors
The Beinecke Scholarship offers up to $35,000 for college juniors pursuing advanced degrees in arts, humanities, or social sciences.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Davis New Mexico Scholarship
New Mexico • Freshmen
The Davis New Mexico Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for first-gen students or those from low-income families to attend college.
Deadline:
October 18, 2025
Burger King Scholars Program
High school
The Burger King Scholars Program offers up to $60,000 for high school seniors in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, and Canada. Apply now!
Deadline:
December 16, 2025
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Freshmen
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship offers up to $40,000 for U.S. students with a 3.0 GPA enrolling in full-time undergraduate programs.
Deadline:
January 3, 2026
The Nurse Corps Scholarship
Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Nurse Corps Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for nursing students in exchange for a two-year service commitment in critical shortage areas.
Deadline:
May 2, 2025
Fresh Start Scholarship
Kent County • New Castle County • Sussex County • Delaware • For Women • Age • Freshmen
The Fresh Start Scholarship provides up to $40,000 for Delaware women aged 20+ with a 2-year education gap. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
NEWH Sunshine Scholarship
Florida • Mississippi • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The NEWH Sunshine Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for students in hospitality fields in Florida and Mississippi with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
May 24, 2025
NEWH Washington DC Metropolitan Scholarship
District Of Columbia • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • Pennsylvania • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The NEWH Washington DC Metropolitan Scholarship offers up to $75,000 for students in hospitality-related majors with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
NEWH Atlanta Chapter Scholarship
Georgia • Tennessee • South Carolina • Alabama • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
NEWH Atlanta Chapter offers up to $60,000 in scholarships for hospitality students in the Southeast. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
Deadline:
October 18, 2025
KC Scholars Adult Learners Scholarship
Wyandotte County • Johnson County • Cass County • Clay County • Jackson County • Platte County • Kansas • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
December 6, 2025
Cherokee Strip Community Foundation Scholarships
Cimarron County • Texas County • Beaver County • Harper County • Ellis County • Woodward County • Woods County • Alfalfa County • Major County • Grant County • Kay County • Noble County • Garfield County • Oklahoma • Freshmen
Cherokee Strip Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students in various Texas counties. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Scholarships
Dutchess County • Orange County • Sullivan County • Ulster County • Rockland County • New York • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan offers scholarships up to $25,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Thomas J. Watson Fellowship
Seniors
The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship provides $36,000 for US citizens or international students nominated by partner institutions.
Deadline:
October 3, 2025
Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Age • High school
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge awards students aged 13-18 up to $250,000 for a creative video submission on a chosen topic.
Deadline:
June 25, 2025
Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway awards $100,000 to students aged 18-24 for videos on academic and personal goals.
Deadline:
September 30, 2025
The Cooke College Scholarship Program
Freshmen
The Cooke College Scholarship offers up to $55,000 for high-achieving seniors with financial need and a GPA of 3.5+. Apply now!
Deadline:
November 14, 2025
Ron Brown Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • Community Service • Freshmen
The Ron Brown Scholarship offers $40,000 to talented African American students pursuing public service and entrepreneurship.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
FAQ for full-ride scholarships
In your personal statement, include your academic achievements, career goals, personal experiences, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your educational objectives.
Yes, many full-ride scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA, completing a specific number of credit hours, or fulfilling community service obligations.
Full-ride scholarships typically cover tuition and fees, and may also include room and board, books, supplies, and sometimes personal expenses.
To increase your chances, maintain a strong academic record, participate in extracurricular activities, write compelling essays, and secure strong letters of recommendation.
Yes, you can apply for multiple full-ride scholarships. However, be sure to check the specific rules and requirements for each scholarship.
Many full-ride scholarships require a high GPA, but some may consider other factors such as leadership skills, community service, or personal circumstances.
Eligibility criteria for full-ride scholarships can vary widely but often include academic performance, financial need, extracurricular involvement, and sometimes specific demographic or geographic factors.
Yes, full-ride scholarships are legitimate financial aid options offered by various institutions, organizations, and foundations to help students cover their educational expenses.
You can find full-ride scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, checking with your prospective colleges, and visiting scholarship search platforms like Mos.
Full-ride scholarships are financial awards that cover the entire cost of tuition, fees, and often additional expenses such as room and board, books, and supplies for a student attending college or university.
It's advisable to start applying for full-ride scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school, to ensure you meet all deadlines and have ample time to prepare your applications.
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