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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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California • Athletic & Related • Sports Management • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Freshmen
The Cherry Hawk Scholarship offers $5,000 to Southern California students pursuing sports-related fields. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Biology • Physics • Materials Science • Environmental Science • Agricultural Science • High school • Freshmen
FOSSI offers scholarships up to $10,000 for underrepresented students majoring in STEM at HBCUs. Apply now!
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Business (MBA) • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Leonard Family Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship offers $5,000 to business majors with a cancer diagnosis pursuing a food service career.
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Psychology • 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 APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship offers $4,000 to graduate students from underrepresented groups committed to social equity.
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Texas • High school
The Big Tex Scholarship Program offers $6,000 scholarships to Texas students involved in youth livestock events, benefiting over 3,000 recipients.
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Civil Engineering
The Arthur S. Tuttle Fellowship offers up to $5,000 for graduate civil engineering students. Apply now with an essay and recommendations!
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Civil Engineering • Engineering • Electrical Engineering
The Freeman Fellowship offers up to $5,000 for civil engineering graduate students in hydraulic engineering. ASCE membership required.
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Vermont • Community Service • Freshmen
The VSAC Board of Directors Scholarship offers $1,500 to Vermont high school seniors who are children of immigrants and meet specific criteria.
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Military • For Women • Freshmen
The Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for daughters of U.S. armed services officers. Apply now!
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Texas • Athletic • High school • Freshmen
The Trainer Maddy Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to Georgetown High School seniors who are student athletic trainers with financial need.
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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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