[Page 71] Top 1,927 Need-based Scholarships in February 2025

Updated Feb 23, 2025

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Edward S. Roth Scholarship

Manufacturing/Production • Engineering • 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 • High school • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The Edward S. Roth Scholarship offers $1,000 to eligible manufacturing engineering students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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TV News Scholarship

Journalism • Radio & Television • Photography

Apply for the $2,000 TV News Scholarship for students in photojournalism programs at four-year colleges. Essays, recommendation, portfolio required.

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Reach for the Stars Scholarship

Vermont • Freshmen • Sophomores

The Reach for the Stars Scholarship offers $500 to first-generation Vermont high school seniors planning to attend college in-state.

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TeeJet Technologies Scholarship

Agriculture • Agricultural Science

TeeJet Technologies Scholarship offers $1,000 for students in AFNR pathways (excl. Animal Systems) with 2.7 GPA & financial need.

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Betty Lou And George Rutledge Future Educators Of America Scholarship

Mississippi • Education

The Betty Lou And George Rutledge Scholarship supports future educators in Mississippi with a $250+ award for students with a 3.0 GPA.

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LAEF Scholarships

Colorado • For Hispanic and/or Latino students

LAEF Scholarships offer up to $10,000 for Colorado residents of Hispanic/Latino origin with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

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Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships

Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering

Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships offer up to $10,000 for full-time students with a GPA of 3.0+, pursuing a BS or Engineering degree.

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Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship

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 • For Women • High school

The Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship offers $5,000 to female high school seniors pursuing collegiate golf with a 3.0 GPA.

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Columbus Citizens Foundation Scholarships

Medicine • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Columbus Citizens Foundation offers $5,000 scholarships for students with 25% Italian heritage, 3.5 GPA, and financial need.

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Karen Ann MacDonald Gibraltar Secondary School Scholarship

Wisconsin • High school • Freshmen

The Karen Ann MacDonald Scholarship offers $1,000 for Gibraltar Secondary School graduates pursuing further education with a 2.00 GPA.

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Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship

High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship offers $1,500 to current FFA members. Apply now to support your agricultural education!

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Chaldean Community Foundation's scholarships

Detroit • Michigan • Freshmen

Chaldean Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $18,000 for students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

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Charlie W. Ward, Jr. Occupational Education Scholarship

North Carolina

The Charlie W. Ward, Jr. Scholarship offers $250+ for Pasquotank students in technical fields with a 2.0 GPA and financial need.

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Marion Heller Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina • Arts • Social Sciences

The Marion Heller Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to Dare County students at College of The Albemarle pursuing an Associate in Arts.

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Bonnie S. Hawkins Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing

The Bonnie S. Hawkins Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for ADN students at College of The Albemarle with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.

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Mabel Hardison Dudley Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina • For Women

The Mabel Hardison Dudley Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to Pasquotank County female students at College of The Albemarle with financial need.

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Brenda Holt Muir Nursing Scholarship

North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing

The Brenda Holt Muir Nursing Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time LPN students at College of The Albemarle with financial need.

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North Banks Rotary Annual Scholarship

North Carolina

The North Banks Rotary Annual Scholarship offers $250+ for Dare County students at College of The Albemarle with financial need and a 2.0 GPA.

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Mildred Russell Bright Endowment Scholarship

North Carolina

The Mildred Russell Bright Endowment Scholarship offers $250+ to Pasquotank county students at College of The Albemarle with financial need.

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Elizabeth City Morning Rotary – Thomas S. Watts Memorial Scholarship for Public Service

North Carolina • Law Enforcement

The Thomas S. Watts Memorial Scholarship supports full-time College of The Albemarle students in law enforcement training with financial need.

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Martha W. Swain Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina

The Martha W. Swain Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to College of The Albemarle students with a 2.0 GPA and financial need.

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Hertford Savings Bank Scholarship

North Carolina

The Hertford Savings Bank Scholarship offers $250+ for College of The Albemarle students in vocational education with financial need.

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Cyrus and Elton Aydlett Endowed Scholarship

North Carolina

The Cyrus and Elton Aydlett Endowed Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time College of The Albemarle students with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.

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Manteo Lions Club Scholarship

North Carolina

The Manteo Lions Club Scholarship offers $250+ to eligible College of The Albemarle students with financial need and a 2.0 GPA.

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H.G. Davenport/ W.A. “Pig” Foster/Red Men Scholarship

North Carolina

The H.G. Davenport/W.A. 'Pig' Foster/Red Men Scholarship offers $250+ to eligible full-time students at College of The Albemarle.

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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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