Apply below to the best Need-based Scholarships in February 2025.
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Freshmen
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship offers $3,000 to eligible students with a family income of $70,000 or less.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AMY Fund College Scholarship provides $7,500 for refugees pursuing a degree in the US, plus a stipend for books and supplies.
Deadline:
May 17, 2025
Literature • Writing • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Interior Design • Architecture • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Design/Visual Communications • Photography • Other Trades/Crafts • Music • For Women • Freshmen
The Rising Bud Scholarship offers $500 to female freshmen in the arts from low-income households. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Holmes County • Ohio • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Cosmetology/Beauty • Electrical/Electronics • Home Services • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Other Trades/Crafts • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Skilled-Trades Scholarship offers $250+ for Holmes County residents pursuing skilled-trades certificates or degrees.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Worcester County • Massachusetts • Freshmen
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for high school seniors in Worcester County based on merit and need.
Deadline Passed
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Wayne E. Hesch Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for AMOA members' students. Apply with an application form and transcripts.
Deadline Passed
San Francisco County • California • Medicine • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
The Dr. Darrell L. Edwards Scholarship offers $10,000 to African American M.D. students at UCSF or from the Bay Area with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline Passed
Yuma County • Pima County • Santa Cruz County • Cochise County • Arizona • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona offers scholarships up to $4,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
Minnesota • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students • Seniors • Freshmen
The Varco Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Minnesota students with a 2.5 GPA enrolling in accredited institutions. Essay and recommendation required.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
Fredericksburg • Stafford County • Spotsylvania County • King George County • Caroline County • Virginia • Freshmen
The Community Foundation (VA) offers $1,000+ scholarships for local high school seniors based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
February 26, 2025
Lowell • Chelmsford • Tewksbury • Tyngsboro • Dracut • Billerica • Westford • Massachusetts • Freshmen
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation offers over $700,000 in scholarships annually to local students, enhancing their chances of success.
Deadline:
February 26, 2025
Delaware County • Ohio • Freshmen
Delaware County Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Cape Coral • Florida • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Cape Coral Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students. Apply online for a chance to win!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Jefferson County • Shelby County • McLean County • Washington County • Jessamine County • Hopkins County • Mercer County • Bullitt County • Oldham County • Floyd County • Boyle County • Nelson County • Henry County • Hancock County • Hart County • Clark County • Harrison County • Greenup County • Trigg County • Anderson County • Garrard County • Lincoln County • Daviess County • Scott County • Todd County • Logan County • Christian County • Kentucky • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Explore 60+ scholarships for Kentucky students from the Community Foundation of Louisville. Apply by various deadlines.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Florence • Dunes City • Oregon • Freshmen
Western Lane Community Foundation offers high school scholarships up to $20,000 for seniors in Oregon. One application for all awards.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Materials Science • 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 • Information Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • STEM • Community Service • Athletic
The Donald and Barbara Mozley Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduates in Mechanical Engineering with STEM involvement.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Florence • Dunes City • Oregon • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Western Lane Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for local students in Oregon. One application for all scholarships.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Kankakee County • Illinois • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Explore scholarships from the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley for college and vocational education. Apply by February 28th!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Huron County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Huron County Community Foundation offers scholarships for high school seniors. High chances of winning. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
York County • Nebraska • Freshmen
York Community Foundation offers $250,000+ in scholarships for York County students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • Alameda County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Graduates
Silicon Valley Community Foundation offers $4.5M+ in scholarships, with a single application for local students. High winning chances!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Bacon County • Brooks County • Decatur County • Dougherty County • Early County • Grady County • Lowndes County • Mitchell County • Seminole County • Thomas County • Tift County • Georgia • Freshmen
Community Foundation of South Georgia offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. High local student success rate!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Columbus • Ohio • Freshmen
The Columbus Foundation offers $500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. One application for 300 scholarships.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Lake County • Mecosta County • Osceola County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Fremont Area Community Foundation offers $500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. One application for 100+ awards.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
King County • Snohomish County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Washington • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarships up to $15,000 for qualified African American high school seniors in Washington. Leadership and residency required.
Deadline:
March 1, 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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