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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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