Apply below to the best Local Scholarships in February 2025.
Sign up for Mos to get matched with scholarships and help applying!
Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Medina County • Summit County • Portage County • Ohio • STEM • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Computer Engineering • Engineering • For Jewish students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bruml Family Scholarship aids Jewish college freshmen from Greater Cleveland with a $250 award for business, science, or engineering majors.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Shelby County • DeSoto County • Tipton County • Crittenden County • Fayette County • Marshall County • Tate County • St. Francis County • Coahoma County • Tunica County • Benton County • Tennessee • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis offers $650,000 in scholarships for local students, with awards up to $6,500.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Reedsport • Oregon • Fire Science/Firefighting • Freshmen
Scott Crockett Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for Reedsport seniors pursuing Fire or EMS careers. 2.0 GPA required.
Deadline:
April 2, 2025
Wayne County • Pennsylvania • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Wayne County Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 4, 2025
Flathead County • Montana • Freshmen
Whitefish Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for Flathead Valley students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 4, 2025
Lewisville • Clemmons • Forsyth County • Yadkin County • Davidson County • North Carolina • Freshmen
Shallow Ford Foundation Scholarships offer up to $16,000 for high school seniors in select NC counties. Apply online now!
Deadline:
April 4, 2025
Rockland County • New York • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of Rockland County offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
April 7, 2025
Lewis County • Mason County • Thurston County • Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound offers scholarships up to $12,500 for local students in Thurston, Lewis, and Mason counties.
Deadline:
April 7, 2025
DeKalb County • Franklin County • Lawrence County • Colbert County • Cullman County • Jackson County • Lauderdale County • Limestone County • Madison County • Marshall County • Morgan County • Alabama • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Driver Safety Scholarship awards $2,000 to Alabama high school seniors and college freshmen in select counties. Apply with an essay or video.
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
Allegheny County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
Upper St. Clair offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. Apply through USCHS Counseling Office for a chance to win $500+!
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
For students with disabilities • Oregon • Washington • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Graduate Students
The Incight Scholarship offers $500 to full-time college students with disabilities in WA, OR, or CA. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Oregon • Horticulture • Nursing • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Arthur Spada Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in Horticulture, prioritizing Willamette Valley graduates attending OSU.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Rapid City • South Dakota • High school
Apply for Black Hills Area Community Foundation scholarships up to $4,000 for local students. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Civil Engineering • Architecture • Construction Engineering • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the AISC/Rocky Mountain Steel Construction Association Scholarships for Civil or Architectural Engineering students. $3,000 award!
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Ohio • Civil Engineering • Architecture • Construction Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
AISC/Ohio Steel Association offers a $2,500 scholarship for Civil or Architectural Engineering students in Ohio. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Marin County • California • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Child Care Assistance Scholarship in Marin County helps parents pay for daycare while attending college, offering $250+ in support.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
New York • Construction Engineering • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
AGC NYS Scholarship offers $2,500-$5,000 for NY residents majoring in construction with a 2.50 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 2, 2025
Kansas • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen
PFLAG Lawrence/Topeka offers a $1,000 scholarship for Kansas high school seniors who identify as LGBTQ+ or allies. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 26, 2025
Virginia • Healthcare-Related • Environmental Science • Public Health • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for a $3,000 scholarship for Virginia undergraduates in civil/environmental engineering or science with a 2.75 GPA.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Blitz $1,000 Annual Scholarship offers high school seniors and college students a chance to fund their education through an essay.
Deadline:
July 1, 2025
Arizona • New Mexico • Minnesota • Electrical/Electronics • Automotive • Construction • Mechanical • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The J & J Trujillo Memorial Scholarship offers up to $12,500 for trade education in AZ, NM, and MN. Apply with a recommendation letter.
Deadline:
February 20, 2025
Pennsylvania • Georgia • Washington • Psychology • Counseling • Social Work • Sociology • Nursing • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • Freshmen
The Preventive Measures Legacy Scholarship offers $2,000 to 50 students in Human Services from PA, GA, or DC with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Connecticut • 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 • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen
BBB's Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship offers $2,500 to diverse CT high school seniors demonstrating ethics and leadership.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Alameda County • Alpine County • Amador County • Butte County • Calaveras County • Colusa County • Contra Costa County • El Dorado County • Fresno County • Glenn County • Humboldt County • Kern County • Kings County • Lake County • Lassen County • Madera County • Marin County • Mariposa County • Mendocino County • Merced County • Monterey County • Napa County • Nevada County • Placer County • Plumas County • Sacramento County • San Benito County • San Bernardino County • San Francisco County • San Joaquin County • San Luis Obispo County • San Mateo County • Santa Barbara County • Santa Clara County • Santa Cruz County • Shasta County • Sierra County • Siskiyou County • Solano County • Sonoma County • Stanislaus County • Sutter County • Tehama County • Trinity County • Tulare County • Tuolumne County • Yolo County • Yuba County • For students with disabilities • California • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Food Sciences & Technology • STEM • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Meteorology • Science • 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 • Physics • 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 • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Better Together STEM Scholarship offers $2,500 to $10,000 for California residents in STEM fields, prioritizing underrepresented groups.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Maine • Accounting • Finance • History • Psychology • Freshmen
Barowsky Scholars provides $5,000 to $25,000 for Maine high school seniors pursuing economics and related courses.
Deadline:
March 14, 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.
Want to know if you have access to grants and scholarships beyond what’s available on a federal level? Check out our complete state aid directory.
This guide explains what a niche scholarship is, how to get a niche scholarship, and the best niche scholarships for fall 2022.
What grade are you in?
What's your major?
What's your home state?
We’ve got $$$ with
your name on it
Explore $160 billion dollars worth of scholarships on the Mos app.
Get Startedstudents
are saying