[Page 2] Top 1,927 Need-based Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 22, 2025Apply below to the best Need-based Scholarships in February 2025.
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Sterbenz-Ryan Scholarship
Burnett County • Pierce County • Polk County • St. Croix County • Chisago County • Washington County • Minnesota • Wisconsin
The Sterbenz-Ryan Scholarship offers $2,000 to 100 students facing financial challenges in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship Program
Roosevelt • North Babylon • Manchester • New York • New Hampshire • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for students with unmet financial needs in NY and NH.
Deadline:
April 24, 2025
Bill & Shireen Kirk Scholarship Fund
Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • South Carolina • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Business (MBA) • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Marketing • Business Administration • Construction • Construction Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Annual scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students in business, chemistry, engineering, and marketing. $250+ award available.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Aspen Community Foundation Scholarships
Aspen • Snowmass Village • Basalt • Carbondale • Glenwood Springs • Colorado • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Aspen Community Foundation offers $500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. High winning chances!
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Blake Chapman Flight Scholarship
Teton County • Idaho • Aviation/Aeronautical • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
The Blake Chapman Flight Scholarship offers Teton County students up to $10,000 for a Private Pilot Certificate. Apply now!
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Alamance Community Foundation's scholarships
Alamance County • North Carolina • Freshmen
Alamance Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
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Westminster Public Schools Foundation Scholarships
Westminster • Adams County • Colorado • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores
Deadline:
February 22, 2025
Whatcom Community Foundation Scholarships
Whatcom County • Washington • Freshmen
Whatcom Community Foundation offers scholarships for high school seniors in Whatcom County, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Hampton Roads Community Foundation's scholarships
Norfolk • Portsmouth • Newport News • Chesapeake • Hampton • Virginia Beach • Suffolk • Virginia • Freshmen
Hampton Roads Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships
Kent County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grand Rapids Community Foundation offers 400+ scholarships averaging $1,500 for Kent County students pursuing college or technical careers.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Northshore Community Foundation Scholarships
Eden Isle • Washington • Louisiana • Freshmen
Northshore Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Dunn County Scholarships
Dunn County • Wisconsin • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Dunn County offers scholarships up to $2,000 for high school seniors based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Edgar County Community Foundation Scholarships
Edgar County • Illinois • Freshmen
Edgar County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $4,800 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine Scholarships
Muscatine County • Louisa County • Iowa • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
GEICC Scholarship
Georgia • 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 GEICC Scholarship provides five $1,000 awards for Georgia seniors pursuing STEM with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 9, 2025
Gaston Community Foundation Scholarships
Gaston County • North Carolina • Freshmen
Gaston Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for Gaston County students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
AHB Foundation Scholarship
Alabama • Construction • Management • Carpentry/Masonry • Electrical/Electronics • Architecture • Civil Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AHB Foundation Scholarship supports Alabama residents pursuing education in residential building trades. Apply now for $250+!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
The Community Foundation of West Texas Scholarships
Lubbock County • Lynn County • Garza County • Hale County • Yoakum County • Terry County • Swisher County • Gaines County • Scurry County • Floyd County • Parmer County • Dickens County • Motley County • Dawson County • Crosby County • Cochran County • Lamb County • Castro County • Briscoe County • King County • Kent County • Borden County • Bailey County • Hockley County • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of West Texas awards over $355,825 in scholarships annually to local students. Apply now for a chance to win!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation Scholarships
Niles • Buchanan • Berrien County • Cass County • Michigan • Freshmen
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation offers $500-$15,000 scholarships for South Berrien and Cass County students. Apply with one application.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
SDEF STEM Scholarship
San Diego County • California • 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 • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • 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 • Freshmen
The SDEF STEM Scholarship provides $2,500 to San Diego high school seniors pursuing college in STEM fields.
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
Wichita Foundation Scholarships
Garden Plain • Mulvane • Derby • Sedgwick • Sterling • Wichita County • Sedgwick County • Kansas • Freshmen
Wichita Community Foundation offers up to $5,000 scholarships for south-central Kansas students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
The North East Community Foundation's scholarships
Erie County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
The North East Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $1,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Benjamin Cottone Scholarship
Pre-Med • Medicine • Graduate Students
UNICO Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for US citizens of Italian heritage pursuing medical degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Arizona Community Foundation Scholarships
Apache County • Cochise County • Coconino County • Gila County • Graham County • Greenlee County • La Paz County • Maricopa County • Mohave County • Navajo County • Pima County • Pinal County • Santa Cruz County • Yavapai County • Yuma County • Arizona • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students
Arizona Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for high school seniors and college students nationwide. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Empower Scholarship
Crawford County • Richland County • Sauk County • Columbia County • Grant County • Iowa County • Lafayette County • Dane County • Green County • Jefferson County • Rock County • Eau Claire County • Taylor County • Clark County • Marathon County • Buffalo County • Trempealeau County • Jackson County • Wood County • Portage County • La Crosse County • Monroe County • Juneau County • Adams County • Vernon County • Douglas County • Bayfield County • Ashland County • Iron County • Vilas County • Burnett County • Washburn County • Sawyer County • Polk County • Barron County • Rusk County • Price County • Oneida County • St. Croix County • Pierce County • Dunn County • Pepin County • Chippewa County • Minnesota • Wisconsin • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Empower Scholarship offers $1,500 to ethnically diverse students in medical fields from Minnesota or Western Wisconsin.
Deadline:
April 15, 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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