[Page 70] 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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Palm Health Foundation Scholarship
Palm Beach County • Broward County • Martin County • Florida • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Social Work • Mental Health • Graduate Students • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Palm Health Foundation offers $2,500 scholarships for nursing, social work, psychology, or behavioral health students in select Florida counties.
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Sister-To-Sister Scholarship: Frazier Continuing Education
For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Sister-To-Sister Scholarship offers $1,000 for mature African American women returning to education after personal challenges.
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Marion E. McRae Trust Forestry Scholarship
New Jersey • Conservation • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
January 13, 2026
FNSNA General Scholarship Program
Nursing • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The FNSNA General Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for nursing students in approved programs, requiring involvement in nursing organizations.
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Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
History • Freshmen
The $2,000 Pittenger American History Scholarship supports a high school graduate pursuing American History studies.
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Mas Family Scholarship
For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Mas Family Scholarship supports Cuban and Cuban American students with financial need and a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarships
Architecture • Interior Design • Other Trades/Crafts • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
Scholarship for 3rd-5th year Landscape Architecture students. $10,000 award for U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Essay & recommendations required.
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Robert A. Dannels Memorial Scholarship
Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Graduate Students
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Jeannette Rankin Foundation Scholarship
For Women • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Scholarship for women and nonbinary individuals over 35, pursuing education with financial need. Award: $250+. U.S. citizens only.
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Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships
Science • American Studies • History • Literature • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Mathematics • Engineering • Psychology • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Teacher Education • Teaching • Graduate Students
Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships offer $28,000 for Ph.D. or Sc.D. candidates completing research-based dissertations.
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Community Action Grants
Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • For Women • Graduate Students
Community Action Grants fund innovative programs promoting education and equity for women and girls, offering up to $10,000.
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Greater New Orleans Foundation Scholarships
Jefferson County • Orleans County • Plaquemines County • St. Bernard County • St. Charles County • St. James County • St. John the Baptist County • St. Tammany County • Tangipahoa County • Washington County • Louisiana • Healthcare-Related • Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Greater New Orleans Foundation offers scholarships for local students pursuing higher education. Apply now for awards starting at $250!
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B.Davis Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school • Graduate Students
The B.Davis Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school juniors, seniors, and post-secondary students without academic requirements.
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Empowering Women In Law Scholarship
Law • For Women
The Empowering Women In Law Scholarship awards $1,500 to female law students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Apply with transcript.
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Vermont Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship
Vermont • Mathematics • Physics • Medicine • Geological & Earth Sciences • Education • Engineering • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • High school • Freshmen
The Vermont Space Grant Scholarship offers $1,500 to students pursuing careers in aerospace-related fields with a 3.0 GPA.
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Cory L. Richards Memorial Scholarship Program
Public Policy & Administration • Public Health • Graduate Students
The Cory L. Richards Memorial Scholarship offers $20,000 for graduate students in Public Policy or Public Health focused on reproductive rights.
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Edwin F. Wiegand Science and Technology Scholarship
Nevada • Computer Science • Information Sciences • High school
The Edwin F. Wiegand Scholarship offers $1,250 for CCSD Nevada seniors pursuing science or tech degrees at UNLV or UNR.
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Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) Scholarship
Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Medicine • Urban Design • Conservation • Environmental Science • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
NAAF Scholarship supports Native American students in agriculture with awards up to $30,000. Minimum GPA 2.7 required.
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Peters Foundation Scholarship
Illinois • Wisconsin • Michigan • Arizona • Colorado • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Conservation • Natural Resources Management • High school • Freshmen
Peters Foundation Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for high school seniors in environmental studies or education at select colleges.
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Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship
Age • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
Pinnacol Foundation offers $4,700 scholarships for dependents of workers injured or killed in work-related accidents in Colorado.
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Joe Rudd Scholarships
Law • Graduate Students
Joe Rudd Scholarships offer up to $18,000 for full-time law students focused on natural resources or energy law.
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Sharon Murphy Excellence in Education Scholarship
Denton • Huntsville • San Marcos
The Sharon Murphy Scholarship offers $3,000 for students in Denton, Huntsville, or San Marcos, Texas pursuing vocational studies.
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Reid Blackburn Scholarship
Journalism • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen
The Reid Blackburn Scholarship offers $2,000 to support talented photojournalism students in need of financial assistance.
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Bob East Scholarship
Journalism • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bob East Scholarship offers $2,000 to support talented photojournalism students in need of financial assistance.
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Genevieve Renn Roscher Nursing Scholarship
Virginia • Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Genevieve Renn Roscher Nursing Scholarship offers $1,000 to nursing students in Chesterfield County, VA, with a 3.0 GPA requirement.
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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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