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Boyd County • Greenup County • Lawrence County • Carter County • Pike County • Elliott County • Cabell County • Wayne County • Mingo County • Kentucky • Freshmen
The Foundation for the Tri-State Community offers scholarships up to $10,000 for high school seniors in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Muscatine County • Louisa County • Iowa • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Georgia • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen
The GEICC Scholarship provides five $1,000 awards for Georgia seniors pursuing STEM with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 9, 2025
Gaston County • North Carolina • Freshmen
Gaston Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for Gaston County students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Alabama • Construction • Management • Carpentry/Masonry • Electrical/Electronics • Architecture • Civil Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AHB Foundation Scholarship supports Alabama residents pursuing education in residential building trades. Apply now for $250+!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Freshmen
PNACAC Student Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors and college students in the Pacific Northwest with a 3.0 GPA. Apply via video.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Lubbock County • Lynn County • Garza County • Hale County • Yoakum County • Terry County • Swisher County • Gaines County • Scurry County • Floyd County • Parmer County • Dickens County • Motley County • Dawson County • Crosby County • Cochran County • Lamb County • Castro County • Briscoe County • King County • Kent County • Borden County • Bailey County • Hockley County • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of West Texas awards over $355,825 in scholarships annually to local students. Apply now for a chance to win!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Florida • Journalism • Communications • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Doug Damerst Scholarship awards $1,000 to journalism or communications students in Florida. Apply with a portfolio, recommendation, and essay.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Niles • Buchanan • Berrien County • Cass County • Michigan • Freshmen
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation offers $500-$15,000 scholarships for South Berrien and Cass County students. Apply with one application.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
San Diego County • California • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen
The SDEF STEM Scholarship provides $2,500 to San Diego high school seniors pursuing college in STEM fields.
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
Pittsburg • Frontenac • Girard • Wilson County • Neosho County • Montgomery County • Labette County • Elk County • Crawford County • Cherokee County • Chautauqua County • Cowley County • Kansas • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Imperial County • California • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Imperial Valley Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for high school seniors and college students in Imperial Valley.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Garden Plain • Mulvane • Derby • Sedgwick • Sterling • Wichita County • Sedgwick County • Kansas • Freshmen
Wichita Community Foundation offers up to $5,000 scholarships for south-central Kansas students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
San Mateo County • San Francisco County • Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Lake County • Mendocino County • Napa County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Engineering • Computer Science • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
SWE Golden Gate Section offers scholarships up to $2,000 for women and underrepresented genders pursuing engineering or computer science.
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
Ohio • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age
The SHPE Pride Scholarship awards $2,000 to LGBTQ Hispanic students in STEM. Must be an active SHPE member with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Erie County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
The North East Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $1,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Pre-Med • Medicine • Graduate Students
UNICO Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for US citizens of Italian heritage pursuing medical degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
North Carolina • Technology • Engineering • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Women • Freshmen
The Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship offers $4,000 and a laptop for NC female freshmen in Technology or Engineering with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Crawford County • Richland County • Sauk County • Columbia County • Grant County • Iowa County • Lafayette County • Dane County • Green County • Jefferson County • Rock County • Eau Claire County • Taylor County • Clark County • Marathon County • Buffalo County • Trempealeau County • Jackson County • Wood County • Portage County • La Crosse County • Monroe County • Juneau County • Adams County • Vernon County • Douglas County • Bayfield County • Ashland County • Iron County • Vilas County • Burnett County • Washburn County • Sawyer County • Polk County • Barron County • Rusk County • Price County • Oneida County • St. Croix County • Pierce County • Dunn County • Pepin County • Chippewa County • Minnesota • Wisconsin • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Empower Scholarship offers $1,500 to ethnically diverse students in medical fields from Minnesota or Western Wisconsin.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Park County • Montana • Freshmen
The David Gibson Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to Park County high school graduates pursuing further education.
Deadline:
April 16, 2025
Texas • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Hispanic Scholars Program offers up to $5,000 for Texas students of Hispanic heritage with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Fresno County • Kern County • Kings County • Madera County • Merced County • San Joaquin County • Stanislaus County • Tulare County • California • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for API women in college from specific counties in California.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Colorado • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences
Les Dames d'Escoffier Colorado offers scholarships up to $2,500 for women in food-related fields attending Colorado universities.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Allegheny County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
Bethel Park Community Foundation offers $500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Virginia • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Science • Graduate Students
The Sonny Roden Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 for Virginia students in civil or environmental engineering with a 3.25 GPA.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
To increase your chances of winning a local scholarship, focus on crafting a strong application, highlighting your achievements and community involvement, and ensuring you meet all eligibility criteria. Additionally, applying early and thoroughly researching each scholarship can help.
Yes, many local scholarships are specifically tailored to residents of certain regions or states. You can find these opportunities by searching on Mos, which can help you identify scholarships available in your area.
Common documents required for local scholarships include your academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement or essay, and proof of residency. Always refer to the specific scholarship guidelines for exact requirements.
To apply for local scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and recommendation letters, and sometimes write an essay. Check the specific application process for each scholarship on platforms like Mos.
It's advisable to start applying for local scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college, to maximize your opportunities.
Yes, you can apply for multiple local scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
Eligibility criteria for local scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as residency, academic performance, community involvement, and specific demographic requirements. Always check the specific criteria for each scholarship.
Yes, local scholarships are typically legitimate and are offered by reputable organizations within your community. However, it's always a good idea to research the scholarship provider to ensure their credibility.
You can find local scholarships by searching on platforms like Mos, which aggregates scholarship opportunities based on your location and eligibility.
Local scholarships are financial awards offered by organizations, businesses, or individuals within a specific community or region. They are designed to support students who are residents of that area and often take into account local needs and values.
To increase your chances of winning a Local scholarship, focus on submitting a well-written application, meeting all eligibility criteria, and highlighting your community involvement and achievements. Additionally, consider using resources like Mos to find tailored opportunities.
Yes, many Local scholarships are specifically tailored to residents of certain regions or states. You can find these opportunities by searching local scholarship databases or checking with community organizations.
Common documents required for Local scholarships include academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement or essay, and proof of residency. Always refer to the specific scholarship guidelines for exact requirements.
To apply for Local scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and recommendation letters, and sometimes write an essay. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
It's advisable to start applying for Local scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college. This gives you ample time to gather necessary documents and meet deadlines.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Local scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
Eligibility criteria for Local scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as residency in the area, academic performance, community involvement, and specific demographic requirements. Always check the specific criteria for each scholarship.
Yes, Local scholarships are generally legitimate and are offered by reputable organizations and institutions. However, it's always a good idea to research the scholarship provider to ensure its credibility.
You can find Local scholarships by searching on scholarship databases, community foundations, local businesses, and educational institutions. A great resource to explore is Mos, which aggregates various scholarship opportunities.
Local scholarships are financial awards offered by organizations, businesses, or individuals within a specific community or region. They are designed to support students who are residents of that area and often take into account local needs and values.
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