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Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Foot Locker Foundation offers up to $5,000 scholarships for UNCF students with a 3.0 GPA and financial need. Apply with an essay.
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North Carolina • South Carolina • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen
The Tonda Taylor Scholarship offers $5,000 to two LGBTQ+ students in the Charlotte region for their first year of college.
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Idaho • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Freshmen
The Chobani Scholars program offers $5,000 scholarships for incoming CALS students from Magic Valley with a 2.5 GPA at the University of Idaho.
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Manufacturing/Production • Operations Management • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Chemical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Technology • Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
The Inspire Our Future Supply Chain Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black or African American undergraduates in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
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Windsor County • Windham County • Vermont • Community Service • Freshmen
The Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for high school seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental fields.
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Arizona • Test Scores • Freshmen
The Dorrance Family Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for Arizona first-gen seniors with a 3.0 GPA and specific test scores.
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Kansas
The LGBTQ Community Leadership Scholarship offers $1,000 to KU students supporting the LGBTQ community. Apply now!
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Freshmen
The Vegetarian Resource Group offers $30,000 in scholarships for U.S. high school students promoting vegetarianism. Apply now!
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Texas • For Bisexual students • For Asexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Community Service
Marsh Inc. offers a $1,000 scholarship for Texas State students with financial need and community involvement. Apply now!
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Connecticut • Maine • Vermont • Rhode Island • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The New England Femara Scholarship offers $2,000 to amateur radio operator technicians, prioritizing residents of New England states.
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Health/Medical Technology • Medicine • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
The Jerman-Cahoon Student Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for entry-level students in radiography and related fields. ASRT membership required.
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Georgia
The Mariette Foundation Kiwanis Scholarships offer $2,500 for high school graduates pursuing vocational education at Chattahoochee Technical College.
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Alameda County • Contra Costa County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • California • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
The Karen Ha Scholarship provides a $10,000 renewable award for Bay Area students with financial need. Income must be under 5x federal poverty level.
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Georgia
The Mariette Kiwanis Scholarship offers $2,500 to Kiwanis members or their family, focusing on academics, character, and need.
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Military • For students with disabilities
Veterans United Foundation Scholarship offers $250+ for veterans with 100% disability, surviving spouses, or children of deceased service members.
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Georgia
The Mariette Foundation Kiwanis E.W Christian Scholarship offers $2,500 for students with Kiwanis affiliation. Essay required.
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Sarasota County • Manatee County • Florida • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NCJW Scholarship offers $250+ to non-traditional students aged 24+ from Sarasota or Manatee County with a 5-year gap since high school.
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Texas • High school
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo offers $5,000 scholarships to Texas high school seniors for education and rodeo participation.
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IT/Information Technology • Technology • UX/Technical Design • Health/Medical Technology • Food Sciences & Technology • Finance • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors
The Bank of America Power to Soar Scholarship offers $12,000/year to high-achieving Black undergraduates at HBCUs. Apply now!
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Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The McClennan Scholarship offers $2,500 to children of IAFF members killed in duty. Requires essay and recommendations.
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Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
UFCW Union Plus Scholarships offer up to $4,000 for union members and families based on academics, need, and labor appreciation.
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Freshmen
The Servin-Ellis Scholarship offers $250+ to high school seniors with FCU membership. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students
The Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for undergraduates studying abroad, requiring financial need and application materials.
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Music
NPM Academic Scholarship supports pastoral musicians with financial need. Open to full-time/part-time members. Award: $250+. Apply now!
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California • Computer Science • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Mathematics • Science • Engineering • Physics • STEM • Freshmen • High school
Edison Scholars Program offers $40,000 scholarships to 30 Southern California high school seniors pursuing STEM studies. Apply now!
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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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