[Page 83] Top 2,282 Local Scholarships in February 2025

Updated Feb 23, 2025

Apply below to the best Local Scholarships in February 2025.

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Maurice and Mary Young Scholarship

Iowa • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Maurice and Mary Young Scholarship offers four annual awards for students in economics and business, based on need and performance.

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NMCEL Scholarship

New Mexico • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Counseling • Social Work • High school

NMCEL Scholarship provides $3,000 for New Mexico high school seniors pursuing college, especially in education careers.

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Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship

Missouri • Industrial Engineering • Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The St. Louis Scholarship offers $1,000 to students in manufacturing engineering or related fields with a 2.5 GPA. Preference for local applicants.

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Wisconsin Professional Police Association Scholarship

Wisconsin • Criminal Justice • Law Enforcement • Political Science/Government • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Wisconsin Professional Police Association offers a $250 scholarship for residents pursuing degrees in police science or criminal justice.

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Harold L. Steele Student Scholarship

Kentucky • Education • High school

The Harold L. Steele Scholarship offers $1,000 to Kentucky high school seniors pursuing education in college, based on need and achievement.

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UNCF 3M Science Applied to Life Scholarship

St. Paul • Minnesota • Computer Engineering • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Marine Biology/Sciences • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Biology • Physics • Agricultural Science • Animal 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 • 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

The UNCF 3M Scholarship offers up to $25,000 for underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees. HBCU preference applies.

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North Central Region 9 Scholarship

Iowa • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Michigan • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The North Central Region 9 Scholarship offers $1,000 for students pursuing degrees in engineering or technology with a 3.0 GPA.

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Kentucky PTA Student Scholarship

Kentucky • Childcare • Education • Teaching • Teacher Education • High school

Kentucky PTA offers $500 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing education degrees. Financial need and community service considered.

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Lee Babler Memorial Scholarship

Door County • Wisconsin • Community Service

The Lee Babler Memorial Scholarship offers $500 to Southern Door High School graduates with a GPA of 2.0+, involved in FFA or trade clubs.

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Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Scholarships

Fredericksburg • Caroline County • King George County • Spotsylvania County • Stafford County • Virginia • Freshmen

The Community Foundation offers scholarships for high school seniors in Fredericksburg and surrounding counties, with awards starting at $250.

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Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers

Alabama • Alaska • Arkansas • Georgia • Idaho • Indiana • Iowa • Louisiana • Maine • Massachusetts • Mississippi • Missouri • New Hampshire • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • South Carolina • South Dakota • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school • Freshmen

The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.

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Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship

Wicomico County • Worcester County • Accomack County • Clarke County • Frederick County • Northampton County • Page County • Shenandoah County • Warren County • Berkeley County • Brooke County • Hancock County • Jefferson County • Marshall County • Morgan County • Baltimore County • Caroline County • Carroll County • Cecil County • Dorchester County • Harford County • Howard County • Kent County • Montgomery County • Queen Anne's County • Somerset County • Talbot County • Washington County • Delaware • Pennsylvania • Ohio • Washington • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Farm Credit Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students pursuing agriculture careers.

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Gilbert Balderrama Minority Scholarship

Missouri • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • High school

Gilbert Balderrama Minority Scholarship offers $250+ to a Missouri high school senior of color pursuing college. Two recommendations needed.

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Trade Scholarship

Tennessee • Freshmen

The Trade Scholarship offers $250+ for TN seniors and non-traditional students pursuing trade or certificate programs.

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Texas - UK Award

Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • 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 Texas to UK Award supports low-income Texas students in STEM or Business with a $250+ scholarship for study abroad.

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Catherine E. Philbin Scholarship

Massachusetts • Public Health • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Catherine E. Philbin Scholarship offers $500+ for MA students in public health. Requires recommendation letter and personal statement.

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The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's scholarships

Alexander County • Alleghany County • Ashe County • Avery County • Buncombe County • Burke County • Caldwell County • Catawba County • Cherokee County • Clay County • Cleveland County • Gaston County • Graham County • Haywood County • Henderson County • Iredell County • Jackson County • Lincoln County • Macon County • Madison County • McDowell County • Mitchell County • Polk County • Randolph County • Rutherford County • Swain County • Transylvania County • Watauga County • Wilkes County • Yancey County • North Carolina • Freshmen

The Community Foundation of WNC offers $589,500 in scholarships to local students, with awards up to $15,000. Apply now!

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Ohio State Society DAR Wings of Eagles Scholarships

Ohio • Freshmen

Ohio State Society DAR Wings of Eagles Scholarships offers $1,000 to Ohio high school seniors with local DAR sponsorship.

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Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship

Indiana • Freshmen

The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship offers up to $10,000 annually for Indiana students pursuing education degrees.

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Advancing Women in Technology Scholarship

California • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Mathematics • Music • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Advancing Women in Technology Scholarship supports female STEM students in California with a $250 award for those with financial need.

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James F. Reville Scholarship

Social Work • Nursing • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare-Related • Psychology • Mental Health

The James F. Reville Scholarship offers $3,000 for New York residents pursuing careers in developmental disabilities fields. Apply online!

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The Quad Cities Community Foundation Scholarships

Rock Island County • Scott County • Iowa • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Quad Cities Community Foundation offers $500,000+ in scholarships for local students with a single application process.

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Helen G. and Allan D. Cruickshank Research Scholarship

Florida • STEM • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Climate Sciences • Conservation • Environmental Science • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students

The Cruickshank Research Scholarship offers $2,500 for research on wild birds in Florida for students and nonprofits.

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The Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont Scholarship

Vermont • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Horticulture • Biology • Conservation • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont offers a $1,000 scholarship for students in gardening, landscape design, and related fields.

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Community Foundation of Acadiana Scholarships

Lafayette County • Acadia County • Iberia County • St. Landry County • St. Martin County • Vermilion County • Louisiana • Medicine • Pre-Med • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Dentistry • Pre-Dental • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Apply for Community Foundation of Acadiana Scholarships offering up to $3,000 for local students. High chances of winning!

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FAQ for local scholarships

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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