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Vermont • Community Service • Freshmen
The Carol A. Hurley Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for high school seniors pursuing a degree with financial need and community service.
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Caledonia County • Vermont • Freshmen
The VSAC Taigh Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Caledonia County residents, prioritizing first-gen college students with financial need.
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Vermont • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Community Service • Freshmen
Vermont CPCU Society Scholarship offers $500 for high school seniors pursuing business studies with a focus on insurance and risk management.
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Vermont • Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • Criminal Justice • Economics • History • International Relations • Philosophy • Political Science/Government • Urban Design • Psychology • Freshmen
Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship offers $1,000 for high school seniors pursuing social sciences degrees. Apply with FAFSA, essay, and recommendations.
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Essex County • Vermont • Athletic • Freshmen
The Katie Currier Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to Essex High School student-athletes pursuing post-secondary education.
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Franklin County • Vermont • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Franklin H. Isham Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Franklin County high school graduates with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.
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Nebraska • High school
The Vocational Scholarship Grant offers $250+ for Nebraska high school seniors pursuing vocational studies. Essay and recommendations needed.
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Prince George County • Virginia • Mathematics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Captain Jesse Ozbat Scholarship offers $2,000 for undergraduates in Carson, Disputanta, Prince George with a 3.0 GPA, prioritizing math majors.
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Alexandria County • Arlington County • Fairfax County • Loudoun County • Prince William County • Anne Arundel County • Calvert County • Charles County • Howard County • Montgomery County • Prince George's County • District Of Columbia • Nursing • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Veronica S. Longstreth Memorial Scholarship supports African American nursing students in DC and nearby Maryland and Virginia counties.
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Anne Arundel County • Calvert County • Charles County • Howard County • Montgomery County • Prince George's County • Alexandria County • Arlington County • Fairfax County • Loudoun County • Prince William County • District Of Columbia • Nursing • Freshmen
The Margaret A. Pemberton Endowed Nursing Scholarship supports African American seniors in DC and nearby MD/VA counties pursuing nursing.
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Orange County • Riverside County • San Bernardino County • San Diego County • Hawaii • California • Interior Design • Architecture • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
NEWH Orange County Region offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in hospitality fields with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
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Anne Arundel County • Calvert County • Charles County • Howard County • Montgomery County • Prince George's County • Alexandria County • Arlington County • Fairfax County • Loudoun County • Prince William County • District Of Columbia • Nursing • Freshmen
The Founders Scholarship offers $250+ to African American seniors in DC or nearby MD/VA counties majoring in nursing with a 2.8 GPA.
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Calvert County • Charles County • Howard County • Montgomery County • Prince George's County • Alexandria County • Arlington County • Fairfax County • Loudoun County • Prince William County • Anne Arundel County • District Of Columbia • Nursing • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Dr. Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarships support African American nursing students with a GPA of 2.8+ in DC and nearby MD/VA counties.
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East Chicago • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Foundations of East Chicago offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. Local students encouraged to apply for $250+ awards.
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DeKalb County • DuPage County • Grundy County • Kane County • Kendall County • La Salle County • Will County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley offers over $3M in scholarships annually, with an average award of $1,000 for local students.
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Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Promise of Nursing Scholarships offers up to $10,000 for students in state-approved nursing programs.
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Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • Mechanical • STEM • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • High school • Freshmen
The Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship offers $1,500 to high school graduates with a 3.0 GPA. Apply through guidance counselors or local chapters.
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Cherokee County • Oklahoma • High school • Freshmen
The CNF offers the Texie C. Taylor Memorial Scholarship for local students with a $250+ award through a single online application.
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Cherokee County • Oklahoma • High school • Freshmen
The Susan B. Agnew Leoser Scholarship offers local students a chance to win $250+ through the Cherokee Nation Foundation's common application.
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McHenry County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation for McHenry County offers scholarships up to $5,500 for local students. Apply via the Universal Application.
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Gratiot County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Gratiot County Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
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Cherokee County • Oklahoma • High school • Freshmen
The Perruzi Family Scholarship offers local students a chance to win $250+ through the Cherokee Nation Foundation's common application.
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Colorado • Art History • History • Political Science/Government • Operations Management • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The State Regents American History Scholarship offers $1,500+ to Colorado residents studying History or related fields.
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Grand Haven • Spring Lake • Ferrysburg • Allendale • Coopersville • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Awards start at $250.
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Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The PanHellenic Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for full-time undergraduate students of Hellenic descent with a 3.5 GPA.
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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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