[Page 31] Top 839 Difficult Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 22, 2025Apply below to the best Difficult Scholarships in February 2025.
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DAR Centennial Scholarship
History • Graduate Students
The DAR Centennial Scholarship offers $2,500 to two graduate students in historic preservation. Apply with an essay and references.
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The IEEE Life Member History Fellowship
Engineering • Computer Science • Law • IT/Information Technology • Mathematics • Communications • Education • Management • Biology • Health/Medical Technology • Medical/Biomedical Engineering
The IEEE Life Member History Fellowship offers $3,000 for graduate or post-doctoral research in technology history for recent Ph.D. holders.
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Reid Blackburn Scholarship
Journalism • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen
The Reid Blackburn Scholarship offers $2,000 to support talented photojournalism students in need of financial assistance.
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Bob East Scholarship
Journalism • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bob East Scholarship offers $2,000 to support talented photojournalism students in need of financial assistance.
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Kit C. King Scholarship
Journalism • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Kit C. King Scholarship offers $2,000 to graduate students in photojournalism needing financial assistance.
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Genevieve Renn Roscher Nursing Scholarship
Virginia • Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Genevieve Renn Roscher Nursing Scholarship offers $1,000 to nursing students in Chesterfield County, VA, with a 3.0 GPA requirement.
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The Sharp Index Scholarships
Medicine • Mental Health • Pre-Med • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Sharp Index Scholarships support medical students focused on mental health and health equity, offering $250+ for eligible applicants.
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TV News Scholarship
Journalism • Radio & Television • Photography
Apply for the $2,000 TV News Scholarship for students in photojournalism programs at four-year colleges. Essays, recommendation, portfolio required.
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J. Clawson Mills Scholarships
Studio Arts • Arts • Art History • Graduate Students
The J. Clawson Mills Scholarships offer up to $20,000 for fine arts study or research at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • North Carolina • Oklahoma • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Mechanical • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Biology • Computer Science • Conservation • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Horticulture • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Marketing
The FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship offers $2,500 to college students in select AFNR Pathways with a 3.0 GPA.
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TeeJet Technologies Scholarship
Agriculture • Agricultural Science
TeeJet Technologies Scholarship offers $1,000 for students in AFNR pathways (excl. Animal Systems) with 2.7 GPA & financial need.
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TE Connectivity African Heritage Scholarship Program
STEM • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Finance • IT/Information Technology • Operations Management • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
TE Connectivity offers a $22,500 scholarship for Black or African American sophomores in STEM and related fields with a 3.0 GPA.
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Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Studies
Social Sciences • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students
Apply for the Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Studies for the best work in the field. Prize: $1,000.
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European Wax Center’s “Experts in Wax” Cosmetology/Esthetics Scholarship
Apply for the European Wax Center's $3,000 scholarship for cosmetology students by showcasing your brow transformation work.
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LAEF Scholarships
Colorado • For Hispanic and/or Latino students
LAEF Scholarships offer up to $10,000 for Colorado residents of Hispanic/Latino origin with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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PG&E Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Network Group
California • 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 • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PG&E offers scholarships up to $2,000 for California students, encouraging STEM majors. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.
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Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering
Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships offer up to $10,000 for full-time students with a GPA of 3.0+, pursuing a BS or Engineering degree.
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Rising Explorer Grant
Animal Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Climate Sciences • Meteorology • Agricultural Science • Environmental Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Rising Explorer Grant offers $1,500 for high school and college students' scientific exploration projects.
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Phyllis G. Meekins 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 • For Women • High school
The Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship offers $5,000 to female high school seniors pursuing collegiate golf with a 3.0 GPA.
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Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship
Hawaii • Freshmen
The Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to high school seniors for college.
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow (SURF) Individual Awards
Healthcare-Related • Pharmacy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Biology • Chemistry • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
SURF Individual Awards provide $4,600 for undergraduates in pharmacology research, encouraging diverse applicants.
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Libbie H. Hyman Memorial Scholarship
Animal-Related • Animal Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Seniors • Graduate Students • Juniors
The Libbie H. Hyman Memorial Scholarship supports students studying invertebrates at field stations. Award: $250+. Apply with a proposal.
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Huyck Research Grant
Conservation • Biology • Animal Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Agricultural Science • Science • Graduate Students
Huyck Research Grants fund projects on natural systems at Huyck Preserve, offering up to $3,500 for researchers and students.
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MIT THINK Out of the Box Scholars Program
High school
MIT THINK offers $1,000 funding and mentorship for U.S. high school students to develop STEM project ideas through research proposals.
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Bobbie Anderson Scholarship Chapter BO, P.E.O.
Colorado • Freshmen
Bobbie Anderson Scholarship offers $3,110 to female high school seniors in Pikes Peak area for college. Minimum B average required.
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FAQ for difficult scholarships
In your personal statement, include your academic achievements, career goals, relevant experiences, and why you are a strong candidate for the scholarship. Make sure to convey your passion and commitment to your field of study.
Difficult scholarships are often very competitive, with many applicants vying for a limited number of awards. This competition can be intense, so it's crucial to present a strong application.
Some difficult scholarships may require interviews as part of the selection process, especially if they are highly competitive. It's important to prepare for potential interviews by practicing common questions and articulating your goals.
To apply for difficult scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit required documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, and sometimes write essays or personal statements. Check the specific application process for each scholarship.
To increase your chances, focus on maintaining a strong academic record, getting involved in extracurricular activities, crafting a compelling personal statement, and ensuring that your application is complete and submitted on time.
Many difficult scholarships do require a high GPA, as they are competitive and seek to reward students with strong academic records. However, some may consider other factors such as leadership or community service.
Eligibility criteria for difficult scholarships can vary widely but often include academic performance, specific fields of study, extracurricular involvement, and sometimes demographic factors. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Yes, difficult scholarships are legitimate and are offered by various organizations, institutions, and foundations. However, it's essential to research each scholarship to ensure its authenticity.
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Difficult scholarships are competitive financial aid opportunities that often have stringent eligibility criteria, a rigorous application process, and may require exceptional academic performance, unique talents, or specific achievements.
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