[Page 63] Top 1,927 Need-based Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 24, 2025Apply below to the best Need-based Scholarships in February 2025.
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Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Scholarships
Santa Cruz County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores
Community Foundation Santa Cruz offers scholarships up to $20,000 for local students based on merit and need. One application required.
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Shiawassee Community Foundation Scholarships
Shiawassee County • Michigan
Shiawassee Community Foundation offers nearly 100 scholarships for students in Shiawassee County. Apply online for awards starting at $250.
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Jihoon Rim Scholarship
Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jihoon Rim Scholarship awards $5,000 to undergraduates of Korean descent in select states with a 3.0 GPA. Apply online with required documents.
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El Dorado Community Foundation Scholarships
El Dorado County • California • Freshmen
El Dorado Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $9,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities.
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Berrien Community Foundation Scholarships
Berrien County • Michigan
Berrien Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for Berrien County students. One application for 50 scholarships available.
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Marshall County Community Foundation Scholarships
Marshall County • Indiana • Nursing • Family • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Explore diverse scholarships for high school seniors and college students in Marshall County. Apply now for awards starting at $250!
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Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Scholarships
Holland • Zeeland • Michigan • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland offers $850,000+ in scholarships annually with a single application for local students.
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Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Wichita Falls • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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KPMG Future Leaders Scholarship
KPMG Future Leaders Scholarship offers $10,000 to high school senior girls in business or STEM with a 3.5 GPA. Apply now!
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Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Scholarships
Chemung County • Schuyler County • Steuben County • Yates County • New York • Pennsylvania • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $21,100 for Upstate NY and Northern PA residents. High chances for local students!
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Siouxland Community Foundation Scholarships
Sioux County • Iowa • Freshmen
Siouxland Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for local students. Apply now for a chance to win!
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Duke Award Scholarship
Hawaii • Freshmen
The Duke Award Scholarship offers $4,000+ to Hawaii students based on merit, need, or activities. High chances for local applicants!
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Community Foundation of White County Scholarships
White County • Indiana • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of White County offers over $144,250 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $10,000 for local students.
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The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Scholarships
Hancock County • Ohio • Freshmen
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation offers over 130 scholarships totaling $400,000 annually for local students.
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Allegany County Area Foundation Scholarships
Allegany County • New York • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Allegany County Area Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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Community Foundation for Brevard Scholarships
Brevard County • Florida • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation for Brevard offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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Springfield Foundation Scholarships
Clark County • Ohio • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Springfield Foundation offers scholarships for Clark County students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
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Marion Community Foundation Scholarships (OH)
Marion County • Ohio • Freshmen
Marion Community Foundation offers $536,880+ in scholarships annually for Marion County students. High chances of winning!
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Scott Campitelli Memorial Scholarship
Vermont • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Freshmen
The Scott Campitelli Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to Vermont high school seniors pursuing Communications with financial need.
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Burlington Veterans’ Club Scholarship
Chittenden County • Vermont • Freshmen
Burlington Veterans’ Club Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for Chittenden County seniors with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.
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The Carolyn Barra Scholarship
Essex County • Vermont • Theatre/Performing Arts • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Carolyn Barra Scholarship offers $3,000 for Essex Junction High School graduates with a 3.0 GPA and arts/community involvement.
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The Harold and Sally Mitchell Scholarship
Windham County • Vermont • Freshmen
The Harold and Sally Mitchell Scholarship offers $2,000 for high school seniors in Athens, Grafton, or Bellows Falls with financial need.
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Richard T. Gates Engineering and Technology Endowed Challenge Scholarship
Vermont • Technology • 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 • Freshmen
The Richard T. Gates Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for Vermont high school seniors pursuing engineering or technology degrees.
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St. Johnsbury Rotary Community Service Award
Vermont • Community Service • Freshmen
The St. Johnsbury Rotary Community Service Award offers $1,500 for students showing financial need and community involvement. Apply now!
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PC Construction Scholarship
Vermont • Construction • Construction Engineering • Civil Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • High school • Freshmen
The PC Construction Scholarship offers $2,500 to Vermont high school seniors pursuing construction management or engineering degrees.
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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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