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Transportation/Logistics • Travel & Tourism • Hospitality • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The ABA Diversity Scholarship offers $5,000 to diverse students in travel and tourism majors. Apply with a 500-word essay.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Baldwin County • Clarke County • Choctaw County • Conecuh County • Escambia County • Mobile County • Monroe County • Washington County • Alabama • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of South Alabama offers $6,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Service • Military • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Scholarship for Air Force/Space Force families. Up to $2,000 for graduating high school students pursuing full-time undergraduate studies.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Wisconsin • Agricultural Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen • Seniors
The Kenneth G. Weckel Scholarship provides $2,500 for UW system undergraduates majoring in agriculture or food science.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Maryland • For Black and/or African American students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Central Scholarship offers $1,000-$11,000 to Maryland's African American/Black students with a 2.8 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to agricultural students with a 2.5 GPA. Apply with a recommendation letter and optional video.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Butler County • Clermont County • Hamilton County • Warren County • Boone County • Campbell County • Kenton County • Dearborn County • Ohio • Kentucky • Indiana • Freshmen
Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation offers 950+ scholarships for Greater Cincinnati students with financial need. Average award: $1,500.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
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 • 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 • Physics • Chemistry • Architecture • Public Health • Psychology • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Native Forward STEM Scholarship supports American Indian and Alaska Native students in STEM fields with awards up to $30,000.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Brevard County • Lake County • Marion County • Orange County • Osceola County • Seminole County • Sumter County • Volusia County • Florida • Nursing • Graduate Students • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The District 14 Marcy Klosterman Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for nursing students in Lake County with specific GPA and essay requirements.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Baton Rouge • Louisiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Baton Rouge Area Foundation offers over $161,500 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $13,000 for local students.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Rainbow Futures Scholarship provides $500 to LGBTQ+ students with financial need and community involvement. Essay required.
Deadline:
July 2, 2025
California • Nursing • Graduate Students
The Promise of Nursing Faculty Fellowships offers up to $7,500 for eligible California registered nurses pursuing advanced degrees.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Chicago • Columbus • Atlanta • Washington • San Francisco County • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Chime Scholarship Program offers up to $20,000 for students with financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Apply with personal statement and transcripts.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Computer Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • 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 • Mathematics • 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 • Juniors
The U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship provides $5,000 awards for underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Washington • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Horticulture • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Rick Pankow Foundation Scholarship awards $2,000 to Washington State students pursuing horticulture or green industry programs.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
California • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
Samsung@First Scholars offers up to $15,000 for STEM students in California public colleges. GPA 3.0+ required. Essay and recommendations needed.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Lavaca County • Texas • Arts • Studio Arts • Religious/Theological Studies • 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 • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Gus and Ethel Wolters Scholarship offers up to $11,000 for Lavaca County residents attending Texas colleges in specific fields.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Blanco County • Texas • Freshmen
The W.T. Yett Scholarship offers up to $11,000 for Lavaca County residents attending Texas colleges with a 2.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Foreign Country • California • Florida • Missouri • New Mexico • New York • Ohio • Texas • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Freshmen
Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund offers $500 to students in financial need. Must have a 3.0 GPA and reside in select states.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Service • Military • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Children of the Wounded Scholarship offers $2,500-$10,000 for children of U.S. Marines or Navy Corpsmen with financial need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Test Scores • Freshmen
The Engebretson Foundation offers a $10,000 scholarship for high school seniors with strong academic records and financial aid applications.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Georgia • Medicine • Dentistry • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ty Cobb Scholarship offers $250+ to Georgia undergraduates with financial need and a strong academic record.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ann Fudge Scholarship offers $10,000/year to Black female undergraduates with a 2.7 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Law • Graduate Students
The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law 2025 Scholarships - LLM are offered to law students who will be enrolled at a participating school.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
Connecticut • Teaching • Teacher Education • Freshmen
The ARTC Glenn Moon Scholarship awards $2,000 to CT high school seniors pursuing teaching degrees. Apply with transcripts and essays.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
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.
Students who demonstrate financial need can qualify for many programs that can get them thousands of dollars to put toward their education.
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