[Page 11] Top 1,927 Need-based Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 23, 2025Apply below to the best Need-based Scholarships in February 2025.
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Defiance Area Foundation's scholarships
Defiance County • Ohio • Freshmen
Defiance Area Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Average award: $1,000.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
East Bay Community Foundation’s Scholarships
Alameda County • Contra Costa County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Scholarships
Litchfield County • Hartford County • Connecticut • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
NCCF offers over $200,000 in scholarships annually for local students. Apply online for a chance to win up to $2,500!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Community Foundation for Nantucket Scholarships
Nantucket County • Massachusetts • Freshmen
The Community Foundation for Nantucket offers scholarships up to $4,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
DeKalb County Community Foundation Scholarships
DeKalb County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
DeKalb County Community Foundation offers 90+ scholarships for local students, supporting education and professional development.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Oregon Trail Community Foundation Scholarships
Bayard • Mitchell • Scottsbluff • Gering • Scotts Bluff County • Morrill County • Nebraska • Freshmen
Oregon Trail Community Foundation offers up to $5,000 in scholarships for local high school seniors. One application for 83 scholarships.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Nicholas County Community Foundation Scholarships
Nicholas County • West Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Nicholas County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $4,000 for West Virginia students. High chances to win! Apply now.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Community Foundation for Loudoun & Northern Fauquier Counties Scholarships
Loudoun County • Prince William County • Arlington County • Alexandria County • Fairfax County • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for students in Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. Apply with one application.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore's scholarships
Somerset County • Wicomico County • Caroline County • Cecil County • Dorchester County • Kent County • Queen Anne's County • Talbot County • Worcester County • Maryland • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Scholarships
Wayne County • Allen County • Indiana • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne offers scholarships for local students from elementary to graduate level, with awards over $1,000.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Kearney Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Holt County • Rock County • Buffalo County • Garden County • Nebraska • Freshmen
Kearney Area Community Foundation offers up to $10,000 in scholarships for local students. Apply for 55 opportunities with one application.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham Scholarships
Harrisonburg County • Rockingham County • Virginia • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation offers $200,000+ in scholarships for Harrisonburg & Rockingham students. Apply for up to $8,000!
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Scholarships
Belknap County • Carroll County • Cheshire County • Coos County • Grafton County • Hillsborough County • Merrimack County • Rockingham County • Strafford County • Sullivan County • New Hampshire • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation offers $8M in scholarships to 1,800 students annually, with awards up to $3,500.
Deadline:
April 12, 2025
Kern Community Foundation Scholarships
Kern County • California • Freshmen
Kern Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $1,000 for Kern County high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Rhode Island Foundation Scholarships
Bristol County • Kent County • Newport County • Providence County • Washington County • Rhode Island • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Rhode Island Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for all students, regardless of immigration status. High chances for local applicants!
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Stanley O. Mcnaughton Community Service Award
Washington • Seniors • Juniors
The Stanley O. Mcnaughton Community Service Award offers $2,000 to eligible students for community service efforts. Apply with an essay and resume.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Inland Empire Community Foundation Scholarships
San Bernardino County • Riverside County • California • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
Inland Empire Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students. One application for 30 scholarships available.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Legal Opportunity Scholarship
Law • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Pacific Islander students • For students of color • Graduate Students
The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship offers $15,000 to minority law students based on need, background, and community service.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Erie Community Foundation Scholarships
Erie County • Pennsylvania • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Erie Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for Erie County students. Apply online to find the best fit!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship
Massachusetts • Radio & Television • Sophomores • Juniors • High school • Freshmen • Seniors
Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in broadcasting. Eligibility based on need, merit, and service.
Deadline:
April 18, 2025
Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) Scholarship for Geospatial and Engineering
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 • STEM • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
RGi offers a $10,000 scholarship for undergraduates in engineering and geospatial fields. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
April 18, 2025
Kit Faragher Scholarship
Geauga County • Colorado • Freshmen
The Kit Faragher Scholarship offers $10,000 to Colorado and Geauga County high school graduates with a 2.5 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
April 18, 2025
AMS Senior Named Scholarships
Meteorology • Seniors
AMS Senior Named Scholarships offer $2,000 to $10,000 for final-year atmospheric science students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 18, 2025
NSA Student Scholarships
Communications • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
NSA Student Scholarships offer $5,000 for juniors or graduate students with public speaking skills. Apply with an essay and optional video.
Deadline:
April 20, 2025
Unitil Scholarship Fund
Auburn • Biddeford • Cape Elizabeth • Cumberland Center • Eliot • Falmouth • Gorham • Gray • Kennebunk • Kittery • Lewiston • Lisbon • Lisbon Falls • North Berwick • Old Orchard Beach • Portland • Saco • Sanford • Scarborough • South Berwick • South Portland • Wells • Westbrook • Ashby • Fitchburg • Leominster • Lunenburg • Shirley • Townsend • Gardner • Westminster • Allenstown • Boscawen • Bow • Concord • Derry • Exeter • Hampton • Hopkinton • Kingston • North Hampton • Pembroke • Plaistow • Seabrook • Durham • Epping • Portsmouth • Rochester • Salem • Somersworth • New Hampshire • Maine • Massachusetts • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Freshmen
The Unitil Scholarship offers $5,000 to high school seniors in NH, ME, or MA pursuing STEM degrees. Essay and recommendation required.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
FAQ for need-based scholarships
To write a strong application for need-based scholarships, clearly articulate your financial need, highlight your academic and extracurricular achievements, and ensure your essays are well-written and free of errors.
Need-based scholarships can cover various expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses, depending on the scholarship's terms.
To apply for need-based scholarships, you typically need to fill out an application form, provide financial documentation, and sometimes submit essays or personal statements. Check specific requirements on platforms like Mos.
It's best to start applying for need-based scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or as soon as you decide to pursue higher education.
Yes, you can apply for multiple need-based scholarships to increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
While some need-based scholarships may consider academic performance, many focus primarily on financial need, so a high GPA is not always a requirement.
Eligibility criteria for need-based scholarships typically include demonstrating financial need, being enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited institution, and sometimes maintaining a certain academic standing.
Yes, need-based scholarships are legitimate financial aid options offered by various organizations, institutions, and foundations to support students in need.
You can find need-based scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which provides a comprehensive database of available scholarships tailored to your needs.
Need-based scholarships are financial awards given to students based on their financial need. These scholarships aim to help students who may not have the financial resources to afford their education.
Common mistakes include missing deadlines, not following application instructions, failing to provide required documentation, and submitting generic essays. Take your time to ensure your application is complete and tailored to each scholarship.
Many need-based scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA, continuing to demonstrate financial need, or completing a specific number of credit hours. Always check the terms of the scholarship.
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