[Page 73] Top 1,927 Need-based Scholarships in February 2025

Updated Feb 23, 2025

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Evelyn R. Weeks Memorial Endowment

North Carolina

The Evelyn R. Weeks Memorial Endowment offers scholarships for College of The Albemarle students with financial need and a 2.0 GPA.

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Lescelles Davis Robertson Nursing Scholarship

North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing

The Lescelles Davis Robertson Nursing Scholarship offers $250+ for College of The Albemarle nursing students with financial need and a 2.0 GPA.

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William G. Gaither, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina

The William G. Gaither, Jr. Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time College of The Albemarle students with a 2.5 GPA and financial need.

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Forbes Homes Business Scholarship

North Carolina

The Forbes Homes Business Scholarship offers $250+ to College of The Albemarle students in business fields with a 2.0 GPA and financial need.

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Elizabeth City Morning Rotary – Rufus Abeyounis Scholarship

North Carolina • Business (MBA) • Business Administration

The Rufus Abeyounis Scholarship supports full-time business students at College of The Albemarle in Pasquotank or Camden County.

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Lower Currituck Volunteer Rescue, Inc. Endowed Fund

North Carolina • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy

The Lower Currituck Volunteer Rescue Fund supports COA students in Allied Health with financial need. Award: $250+. GPA 2.5 required.

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Albemarle Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Scholarship

North Carolina • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Technology

The Albemarle Soil and Water Conservation District offers a $250+ scholarship for Agribusiness students with financial need.

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Manteo Lions Club Allen Aldridge Scholarship

North Carolina

The Manteo Lions Club Allen Aldridge Scholarship offers $250+ to eligible College of The Albemarle students from specific local areas.

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Robert J. White Scholarship

North Carolina

The Robert J. White Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time COA students from northeastern NC high schools in the top 30% of their class.

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Faye Hoffman Cosmetology Scholarship

North Carolina • Cosmetology/Beauty

The Faye Hoffman Cosmetology Scholarship offers $250+ for full-time Cosmetology students at College of The Albemarle with financial need.

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Elizabeth City Morning Rotary – Buddy Hunt Scholarship

North Carolina

The Buddy Hunt Scholarship supports College of The Albemarle students from Pasquotank or Camden counties with financial need.

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Rotary Club of Hertford Scholarship

North Carolina • Law Enforcement • Childcare • Education • Teacher Education • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Mental Health • Public Health • Nursing • Medicine • Medical/Biomedical Engineering

The Rotary Club of Hertford offers the James Llewllyn Roberson Scholarship for Perquimans students in BLET, Health Sciences, and Education.

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Charles R. McEver Endowment Fund

North Carolina • Business (MBA) • Technology

The Charles R. McEver Endowment Fund offers $250+ to full-time Technical Business students at College of The Albemarle with financial need.

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Edna Fenstamacher Nursing Scholarship

North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing

The Edna Fenstamacher Nursing Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time nursing students at College of The Albemarle with financial need.

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First District Rebekah Lodge Scholarship

North Carolina • For Women

The First District Rebekah Lodge Scholarship offers $250+ to part-time College of The Albemarle students in Dare County with financial need.

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John & Beth Childers Nursing Scholarship

North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing

The John & Beth Childers Nursing Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time nursing students in select NC counties with financial need.

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Addison Whidbee Stanton Scholarship

North Carolina

The Addison Whidbee Stanton Scholarship offers $250+ to top 20% College of The Albemarle students with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.

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C.O. Robinson Scholarship

North Carolina

The C.O. Robinson Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time male students at College of The Albemarle with a GPA of 2.5+ and financial need.

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George M. Wood Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina

The George M. Wood Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to part-time College of The Albemarle students with a 2.5 GPA and financial need.

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Elizabeth City Morning Rotary Club- Robert L. Pippen Jr. Scholarship

North Carolina • Agriculture • Agricultural Science

The Robert L. Pippen Jr. Scholarship supports College of The Albemarle students in Agribusiness Technology from Pasquotank or Camden counties.

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CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The CIA Undergraduate Scholarship offers up to $25,000, internships, and full-time work for eligible students. Apply now!

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Whataburger Feeding Student Success Scholarship

Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Whataburger offers a $5,000 scholarship for students facing adversity and pursuing higher education. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

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HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship

Illinois • Virginia • Mississippi • Tennessee • Georgia • Alabama • 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 • 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 • Juniors

The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in STEM or business at select UNCF schools.

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McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship

For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship offers up to $100,000 for Hispanic high school seniors attending college. Minimum 2.8 GPA required.

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AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Awards

Engineering • Science • Aerospace • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

AIAA Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for undergraduate students with a 3.3 GPA and AIAA membership.

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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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