[Page 64] 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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M&T Bank Scholarship
Vermont âą Community Service âą High school âą Freshmen
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Ranney Memorial Scholarship
Windham County âą Vermont âą Agriculture âą Agricultural Science âą Community Service âą Freshmen
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Essex Rotary Scholarship
Vermont âą Community Service âą Freshmen
The Essex Rotary Scholarship offers $2,500 to graduating seniors for post-secondary education, requiring community involvement and financial need.
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Community Foundation of Jefferson County Scholarships
Jefferson County âą West Virginia âą Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Jefferson County offers over $200,000 in scholarships annually for local students, with awards up to $36,350.
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Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarships
Saginaw County âą Michigan âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors
Saginaw Community Foundation offers scholarships from $500 to $4,000 for local students. One application covers all scholarships.
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Truman Heartland Community Foundation Scholarships
Jackson County âą Missouri âą High school
Truman Heartland Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for students in Eastern Jackson County, MO. Apply online!
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Community Foundation for Cloud County Scholarships
Cloud County âą Washington County âą Kansas âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors
Cloud County Scholarships offer diverse opportunities for high school and college students. Apply now for a chance to win $250+!
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Greater Salina Community Foundation Scholarships
Saline County âą Kansas âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors
Explore diverse scholarships for Saline county students, including high school seniors and non-traditional students. Apply now!
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Hamilton Community Foundation Scholarships (NE)
Hamilton County âą Nebraska âą Freshmen
Hamilton Community Foundation offers $237,900+ in scholarships annually for Hamilton County students. High chances to win!
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Broadcast Scholarship Program
Kansas âą Radio & Television âą Juniors âą Seniors
The Broadcast Scholarship Program offers up to $20,000 for Kansas residents in broadcast studies with a 2.5 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
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Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin's scholarships
Portage County âą Waushara County âą Wisconsin âą Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin offers $300,000 in scholarships for local students. High chances to win! Apply now.
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Academic Scholarship
Public Health âą Graduate Students âą Seniors âą Juniors âą Freshmen âą Sophomores
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association offers $1,000 scholarships for recreation majors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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Phelps County Community Foundation (Pccf) Scholarship
Phelps County âą Nebraska âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors
Phelps County Community Foundation offers $170,725+ in scholarships annually. Apply now for a chance to win $250+!
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Stateline Community Foundation's scholarships
Beloit âą Wisconsin âą Freshmen
Stateline Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students. Apply now for a chance to win $250+!
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The Pinebelt Foundation Scholarships
New Augusta âą Prentiss âą Ellisville âą Lumberton âą Laurel âą Leakesville âą Hattiesburg âą Brookhaven âą Bassfield âą Collins âą Columbia âą Petal âą Purvis âą Richton âą Sandersville âą Soso âą State Line âą Sumrall âą Waynesboro âą Bay Springs âą Mississippi âą Freshmen
The Pinebelt Foundation offers scholarships for local students. Apply now for a chance to win $250+! Visit their website for details.
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Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara General Scholarship
Santa Barbara County âą California âą Sophomores âą Seniors âą Juniors âą Freshmen
The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara offers merit and need-based scholarships for local students, starting at $250.
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The Valley Community Foundation's scholarships (CT)
Ansonia âą Derby âą Oxford âą Seymour âą Shelton âą Connecticut âą Freshmen
The Valley Community Foundation offers scholarships for students in CT. Contact school Guidance Counselors for details.
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Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers's scholarships
Bradford County âą Potter County âą Sullivan County âą Tioga County âą Pennsylvania âą Freshmen
The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers offers scholarships up to $4,100 for local students in PA and NY based on merit and need.
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Community Foundation of St. Clair County Scholarships
St. Clair County âą Michigan âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County offers scholarships for local students to pursue higher education, with a chance to win even after deadlines.
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Centre County Community Foundation's scholarships
Centre County âą Pennsylvania âą Freshmen
Centre County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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Black Americans in Cybersecurity Scholarship
Cybersecurity âą Information Sciences âą IT/Information Technology âą Computer Science âą For Black and/or African American students âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors âą Graduate Students
The Black Americans in Cybersecurity Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students pursuing cybersecurity degrees. Apply now!
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High Point Community Foundation's scholarships
High Point âą North Carolina âą Freshmen
High Point Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply through your school counselor.
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Gavin Rupp I Promise 15 Scholarship
Loudoun County âą Virginia âą Health/Medical Technology âą Healthcare-Related âą Medicine âą Freshmen âą High school âą Sophomores âą Seniors âą Juniors
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Recycling Research Foundation's Veterans Stipend
Military âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors
The Recycling Research Foundation offers up to $8,000 for veterans pursuing undergraduate education. Essay and recommendations required.
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Amador Community Foundation's scholarships
Amador County âą California âą Freshmen
Amador Community Foundation offers $190,000+ in scholarships annually for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
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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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