[Page 69] Top 1,927 Need-based Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 23, 2025Apply below to the best Need-based Scholarships in February 2025.
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Kentucky PTA Student Scholarship
Kentucky • Childcare • Education • Teaching • Teacher Education • High school
Kentucky PTA offers $500 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing education degrees. Financial need and community service considered.
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Nationwide Future Leadership Scholarship
Business Administration • Management • Operations Management • Marketing • Finance • Accounting • Business (MBA) • IT/Information Technology • Human Resources • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Freshmen
Nationwide Future Leadership Scholarship offers $12,000/year for Black undergraduates in business-related fields with a 3.0 GPA.
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Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship
For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • High school
The Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for students of Hispanic ancestry demonstrating financial need.
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Lee Babler Memorial Scholarship
Door County • Wisconsin • Community Service
The Lee Babler Memorial Scholarship offers $500 to Southern Door High School graduates with a GPA of 2.0+, involved in FFA or trade clubs.
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Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Scholarships
Fredericksburg • Caroline County • King George County • Spotsylvania County • Stafford County • Virginia • Freshmen
The Community Foundation offers scholarships for high school seniors in Fredericksburg and surrounding counties, with awards starting at $250.
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Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers
Alabama • Alaska • Arkansas • Georgia • Idaho • Indiana • Iowa • Louisiana • Maine • Massachusetts • Mississippi • Missouri • New Hampshire • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • South Carolina • South Dakota • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school • Freshmen
The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.
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Texas - UK Award
Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • 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 Texas to UK Award supports low-income Texas students in STEM or Business with a $250+ scholarship for study abroad.
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The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's scholarships
Alexander County • Alleghany County • Ashe County • Avery County • Buncombe County • Burke County • Caldwell County • Catawba County • Cherokee County • Clay County • Cleveland County • Gaston County • Graham County • Haywood County • Henderson County • Iredell County • Jackson County • Lincoln County • Macon County • Madison County • McDowell County • Mitchell County • Polk County • Randolph County • Rutherford County • Swain County • Transylvania County • Watauga County • Wilkes County • Yancey County • North Carolina • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of WNC offers $589,500 in scholarships to local students, with awards up to $15,000. Apply now!
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The Marilynn Smith Scholarship
For Women • Freshmen
The Marilynn Smith Scholarship offers $5,000 to female high school seniors who play golf and plan to continue at an accredited college.
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Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
Indiana • Freshmen
The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship offers up to $10,000 annually for Indiana students pursuing education degrees.
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The Quad Cities Community Foundation Scholarships
Rock Island County • Scott County • Iowa • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Quad Cities Community Foundation offers $500,000+ in scholarships for local students with a single application process.
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Community Foundation of Acadiana Scholarships
Lafayette County • Acadia County • Iberia County • St. Landry County • St. Martin County • Vermilion County • Louisiana • Medicine • Pre-Med • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Dentistry • Pre-Dental • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for Community Foundation of Acadiana Scholarships offering up to $3,000 for local students. High chances of winning!
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Lena Ferguson-University of District of Columbia Nursing Scholarship
District Of Columbia • Nursing
The District of Columbia Nursing Scholarship offers $2,500 to two eligible nursing students in financial need annually.
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Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship
Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Music • Arts
The $2,000 Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship supports students in financial need attending accredited therapy schools. Apply now!
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The F. Lammot Belin Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Arts • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts
The F. Lammot Belin Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for aspiring professional artists from northeast Pennsylvania.
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Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Secondary Teacher Scholarship
Teaching • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Borgens Secondary Teacher Scholarship offers $1,500 to students 25+ studying secondary education with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
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ABF Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
Law • Social Sciences • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
ABF Summer Fellowship supports underrepresented students in law and social science with a $4000 award. Apply now!
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DAR American Indian Scholarship
For Native American / American Indian students
The DAR American Indian Scholarship provides $4,000 for Native American students with financial need and a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
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Measurement Science Conference Scholarship
Engineering • Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The MSC offers scholarships up to $2,000 for students in Engineering, Science, or Quality Assurance with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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DAR–Lena Ferguson Scholarship
Washington • Maryland • Virginia • Nursing
The DAR–Lena Ferguson Scholarship awards $5,000 to eligible nursing students from DC, MD, or VA with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.
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TCU Scholarship
For Native American / American Indian students
TCU Scholarship offers up to $18,000 annually for tribal college students with a 2.00 GPA. Apply now for funding opportunities!
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WiRSA Scholarship
Wisconsin • High school • Freshmen
WiRSA Scholarship offers $750 to graduating high school seniors at member schools. Apply with an essay today!
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Single Parent Scholarship
The Single Parent Scholarship offers $1,000 to low-income Bay Area single parents enrolled in accredited institutions.
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The Hamilton Award
High school
The Hamilton Award provides $500 to under-served high school juniors in the US. Apply now or consult your Mos advisor!
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Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship
For Native American / American Indian students
The Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time Native American students with a 3.25 GPA or higher.
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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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