[Page 65] 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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Carlsbad Community Foundation Scholarships
Carlsbad • Artesia • Lovington • Alamogordo • Ruidoso • New Mexico • Education • Teacher Education • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors
Carlsbad Community Foundation offers scholarships for South Eddy County residents to support academic goals. Apply now!
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Alumni and Friends of JFSA College Financial Aid Program Scholarship
Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Medina County • Summit County • Portage County • Ohio • For Jewish students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
JFSA College Scholarship for Jewish students in Greater Cleveland. Minimum GPA 2.5, $250 award for undergrad/grad degrees.
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Rice County Community Foundation Scholarships
Rice County • Kansas • Freshmen • High school
Rice County Community Foundation offers six scholarships for high school seniors. Contact your guidance office to apply. Awards start at $250.
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Northwest Minnesota Foundation's scholarships
Red Lake County • Mahnomen County • Beltrami County • Clearwater County • Hubbard County • Kittson County • Lake of the Woods County • Marshall County • Norman County • Pennington County • Polk County • Roseau County • Minnesota • Freshmen
Northwest Minnesota Foundation offers scholarships for students in Red Lake Nation, White Earth Nation, and 12 surrounding counties. Apply now!
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Captain Earle Worley Scholarship
Virginia • Aerospace • Aviation/Aeronautical • High school • Freshmen
The Captain Earle Worley Scholarship offers $2,000 to Virginia high school seniors pursuing aeronautics or aerospace studies.
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The Neal Kocurek Scholarship
Bastrop County • Caldwell County • Hays County • Travis County • Williamson County • Texas • Health Education • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Healthcare Administrative • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Health/Medical Technology • High school • Freshmen
The Neal Kocurek Scholarship offers up to $7,500 annually for Central Texas high school seniors pursuing healthcare careers.
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North Texas Community Foundation's scholarships
Bosque County • Denton County • Hill County • Hood County • Jack County • Johnson County • Parker County • Somervell County • Tarrant County • Wise County • Young County • Texas • Freshmen
North Texas Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High chances to win!
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Debbie Settle Scholarship
Loudoun County • Virginia • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • Education • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Debbie Settle Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for Loudoun County high school graduates pursuing music performance or education.
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Leesburg Loudoun County HS Scholarship
Loudoun County • Virginia • Community Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Leesburg Loudoun County HS Scholarship offers up to $6,200 for Loudoun County HS graduates based on need, achievement, and involvement.
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Lenawee Community Foundation Scholarships
Lenawee County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Lenawee Community Foundation offers scholarships for Lenawee County graduates. High chances to win! Apply now for $250+ awards.
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Spartanburg County Foundation Scholarships
Spartanburg County • South Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Spartanburg County Foundation offers 200+ scholarships for local students. Contact your school for details. Awards start at $250.
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ASA Minority Fellowship Program
Sociology • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Graduate Students
The ASA Minority Fellowship Program offers $20,000 for underrepresented minority Ph.D. students in sociology. Apply with essays and recommendations.
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DAR Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship
Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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George M. Pullman Scholars Program
Cook County • Illinois • High school
The George M. Pullman Scholars Program provides $10,000 annually for four years to eligible Cook County seniors with financial need.
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The Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Science Scholarship
Marine Biology/Sciences • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
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The $5,000 Diversity in Hospitality scholarship
Interior Design • Hospitality • Management • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The $5,000 Diversity in Hospitality scholarship supports students in hospitality careers with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.
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Earl E. & Mildred L. Bless Hudson Scholarship for Education
Indiana • Education • Teacher Education • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Earl E. & Mildred L. Bless Hudson Scholarship offers $1,000-$3,000 for Indiana students in education. Financial need considered.
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S. Edgar & Delora L. Lauther Memorial Scholarship
Bartholomew County • Indiana • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The S. Edgar & Delora L. Lauther Memorial Scholarship offers $30,000 for Bartholomew County students in business fields, especially banking.
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Elementary/Secondary Teacher Education Scholarship
Colorado • Education • Teacher Education • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Elementary/Secondary Teacher Education Scholarship offers $1,500+ to Colorado residents pursuing teaching degrees.
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Adult Advanced Education Scholarship
Colorado • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Adult Advanced Education Scholarship offers $1,500+ to Colorado residents whose college education was interrupted for over a year.
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Sharon Whaley Scholarship for Educators
Teacher Education • Teaching • Community Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Sharon Whaley Scholarship offers $2,500 per semester for aspiring educators with a 2.5 GPA and community service commitment.
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Horticulture And Environmental Studies Scholarship
West Virginia • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Horticulture • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Environmental Science • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
West Virginia residents can apply for a $3,000 scholarship for Horticulture/Environmental studies with a 3.25 GPA.
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Bart Marantz Legacy Scholarship
Music • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Bart Marantz Legacy Scholarship provides $2,500 per semester for music students with a 2.5 GPA and community service commitment.
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Ginny Patin Scholarships
California • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Ginny Patin Scholarship awards $2,500 to students in agriculture at California universities.
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Edgar May Scholarship
Caledonia County • Essex County • Orange County • Orleans County • Windsor County • Vermont • Freshmen
The Edgar May Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for high school seniors in specific Vermont counties facing educational barriers.
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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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