[Page 75] Top 1,937 Need-based Scholarships in February 2025

Updated Feb 17, 2025

Apply below to the best Need-based Scholarships in February 2025.

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Jerman-Cahoon Student Scholarship

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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Mariette Foundation Kiwanis Scholarships - Jane and Ebbie Lance Scholarship

Georgia

The Mariette Foundation Kiwanis Scholarships offer $2,500 for high school graduates pursuing vocational education at Chattahoochee Technical College.

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Karen Ha Scholarship

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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Mariette Foundation Kiwanis Scholarships - Raymond Steve Tumlin Scholarship

Georgia

The Mariette Kiwanis Scholarship offers $2,500 to Kiwanis members or their family, focusing on academics, character, and need.

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Veterans United Foundation Scholarship

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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Mariette Foundation Kiwanis Scholarships - E.W Christian Scholarship

Georgia

The Mariette Foundation Kiwanis E.W Christian Scholarship offers $2,500 for students with Kiwanis affiliation. Essay required.

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NCJW Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students

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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Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo Scholarships

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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Bank of America Power to Soar Scholarship

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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McClennan Scholarship

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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UFCW Union Plus Scholarships

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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Servin-Ellis Scholarship

Freshmen

The Servin-Ellis Scholarship offers $250+ to high school seniors with FCU membership. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

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Fund For Education Abroad Scholarship

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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NPM Academic Scholarship

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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Edison Scholars Program

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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Cherry Hawk Scholarship

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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The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI)

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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Leonard Family Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship

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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APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship

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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Big Tex Scholarship Program

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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Arthur S. Tuttle Fellowship

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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Freeman Fellowship

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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VSAC Board of Directors Scholarship

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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Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship

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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Madelyn Grace Shoales "Trainer Maddy" Memorial Scholarship Fund for Athletic Training

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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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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