[Page 7] Top 1,927 Need-based Scholarships in February 2025

Updated Feb 23, 2025

Apply below to the best Need-based Scholarships in February 2025.

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Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships

Linn County • Iowa • Freshmen

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation offers $100,000+ in scholarships for Linn County students. Apply now for up to $5,000!

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San Antonio Area Foundation Scholarships

Bexar County • Webb County • Kendall County • Comal County • Guadalupe County • Wilson County • Atascosa County • Medina County • Bandera County • La Salle County • Karnes County • Texas • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

San Antonio Area Foundation offers over $5M in scholarships. Complete Universal and Common Applications for a chance to win up to $10K.

Deadline:

February 24, 2025

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Outer Banks Community Foundation Scholarships

Dare County • Currituck County • Pasquotank County • Camden County • Washington County • Tyrrell County • Hyde County • North Carolina • Design/Visual Communications • Music • Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Studio Arts • Freshmen

Apply for Outer Banks Community Foundation Scholarships offering up to $3,000 for local students. High chances to win!

Deadline:

February 24, 2025

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The John Mabry and Paul Webster Forestry Scholarship

Environmental Science • Conservation • Geological & Earth Sciences • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Juniors • Seniors

The John Mabry and Paul Webster Forestry Scholarship offers $5,000 for college Juniors and Seniors in Forestry programs.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Scholarships – Hardy

Hardy County • West Virginia • Freshmen

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for Hardy County students. High chances to win!

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Montrose Community Foundation Scholarships

Montrose County • Colorado • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Montrose Community Foundation offers $50,000+ in scholarships for Montrose County seniors. Apply now for a chance to win up to $10,000!

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Bryan Area Foundation Scholarships

Bryan • Williams County • Ohio • Freshmen

The Bryan Area Foundation offers 115+ scholarships for local students. High chances of winning! Apply now for awards starting at $250.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Charlotte Community Foundation Scholarships

Charlotte County • Florida • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Charlotte Community Foundation offers $2M+ in scholarships for local students in various fields. Apply for up to $5,000!

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Huron County Community Foundation College Students Scholarships

Huron County • Michigan

Huron County Community Foundation offers scholarships for college students and adult learners. High chances to win! Apply now.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Rosa L. Parks Scholarship

Michigan • Freshmen

The Rosa L. Parks Scholarship offers $2,000 to Michigan seniors with a 2.5 GPA, showcasing academics and community service.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Southern Illinois Community Foundation Scholarships

Alexander County • Franklin County • Gallatin County • Hamilton County • Hardin County • Jackson County • Jefferson County • Johnson County • Massac County • Perry County • Pope County • Pulaski County • Randolph County • Saline County • Union County • Williamson County • Whiteside County • Illinois • Freshmen

Southern Illinois Community Foundation offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. High chances for local students! Award: $250+.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Coral Gables Community Foundation Scholarships

Coral Gables • Florida • Freshmen

Coral Gables Community Foundation offers over $1.4M in scholarships, with awards up to $20K for local students. High winning chances!

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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James B. Morris Scholarship

Iowa • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The James B. Morris Scholarship offers $1,000+ for diverse students in Iowa with a 2.5 GPA. Essay and references required.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Kitsap Community Foundation Scholarships

Kitsap County • Washington

Kitsap Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,100 for Kitsap County students. High chances of winning. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Scholarships – Hampshire

Hampshire County • West Virginia • Accounting • Business Administration

Eastern WV Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for Hampshire county students. High chances to win!

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Coastal Bend Community Foundation Scholarship

Aransas County • Bee County • Jim Wells County • Kleberg County • Nueces County • Refugio County • San Patricio County • Texas • Freshmen

The Coastal Bend Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $16,000 for local students based on merit and need.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Community Foundation of Elkhart County Scholarships

Elkhart County • Indiana • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County offers scholarships up to $13,000 for local students. Apply via the Universal Application.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Community Foundation of Mendocino County Scholarships

Mendocino County • California • Freshmen

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County offers over $380,000 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $20,000 for local students.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Battle Creek Community Foundation Scholarships

Battle Creek • Springfield • Emmett • Michigan

Battle Creek Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,500 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region's scholarships

Danville • Pittsylvania County • Halifax County • Caswell County • Virginia • North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region offers $2,000+ scholarships for local high school graduates in Virginia and North Carolina.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Adult Scholarships

Macon County

Adult Scholarships offer up to $2,500 for Macon County residents aged 22+ to support nontraditional students.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region's scholarships

Appleton • Neenah • Menasha • Kaukauna • Wisconsin • Freshmen

The Community Foundation offers $1.4M in scholarships to Fox Valley students. High chances to win! Average award: $2,700.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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AgCountry Farm Credit Services High School Scholarship

Minnesota • North Dakota • Wisconsin • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen

AgCountry Farm Credit Services offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing agriculture careers. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Grays Harbor Community Foundation Scholarships

Grays Harbor County • Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Grays Harbor Community Foundation offers $1M+ in scholarships to 400 local students annually, with an average award of $2,000.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Get Up To $32,000

Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Scholarships

DeKalb County • Cherokee County • Etowah County • Calhoun County • St. Clair County • Cleburne County • Talladega County • Clay County • Randolph County • Jackson County • Marshall County • Limestone County • Bartow County • Floyd County • Gordon County • Paulding County • Polk County • Alabama • Georgia • High school

The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama offers over 45 scholarships, with awards up to $32,000 for local students.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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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