[Page 77] Top 1,927 Need-based Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 22, 2025Apply below to the best Need-based Scholarships in February 2025.
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Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship
High school • Freshmen
Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship for IFBF members' children with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Requires essay and recommendations. Award: $500+.
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Alan F. Henry/Paul A. Greebler Scholarship
Nuclear Engineering • Physics
The Alan F. Henry/Paul A. Greebler Scholarship offers $3,500 for U.S. graduate students in reactor physics, requiring sponsorship and an essay.
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John And Muriel Landis Scholarship
Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The John And Muriel Landis Scholarship offers $5,000 for students pursuing nuclear science or engineering with financial need.
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Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for pediatric cancer survivors under 25. $5,000 award for high school seniors or undergrads with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
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TSCRF scholarship
Texas • Oklahoma • Agriculture • Animal Sciences • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The TSCRF scholarship offers $250+ for Texas or Oklahoma students in agriculture programs, requiring association membership.
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Joan Reagin McNeill Scholarships
Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Joan Reagin McNeill Scholarships offer $250+ for Sigma Kappa members with a 3.25 GPA and financial need. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
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Wilma Sackett Dressel Scholarship
Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Wilma Sackett Dressel Scholarship offers $250+ for Sigma Kappa members in need. Essay and recommendation required.
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Gamma Iota Scholarships
Texas
Gamma Iota Scholarships offer $250+ for Sigma Kappa undergraduates in Texas with a 3.0 GPA, leadership, and community involvement.
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Beta Sigma Scholarship
For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
Beta Sigma Scholarship offers $250+ for Sigma Kappa members with leadership, GPA 2.5+, and financial need. Essay & recommendation required.
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Epsilon Tau Scholarship
Epsilon Tau Scholarship offers $250+ for Sigma Kappa members in need, requiring an essay and recommendation letter.
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Evelyn S. Nish Scholarship
Juniors • Seniors
The Evelyn S. Nish Scholarship offers $250+ to Sigma Kappa juniors/seniors with a 3.00 GPA. Essay and recommendation required.
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Alpha Kappa Trust Scholarship-Beta Omega
For Women
Scholarship for Sigma Kappa members with leadership, service, and financial need. Minimum GPA of 3.00 required. Apply with essay and recommendation.
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CTA Scholarship For Members
California
Apply for the CTA Scholarship for California Teachers Association members. Up to $5,000 awarded for high GPA and essay submission.
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Lucile Cheever Graubart/Lambda Scholarship
The Lambda Scholarship offers $250+ to initiated Sigma Kappa members in need. Requires essay and recommendation letter.
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HIAS Graduate Scholarship
For Jewish students
HIAS Graduate Scholarships support Jewish immigrants and their descendants pursuing graduate studies in the U.S. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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The VEOP GEAR UP Scholarship
Vermont • High school • Freshmen
The VEOP GEAR UP Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Vermont high school seniors facing barriers to education. Apply now!
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The VEOP Talent Search Scholarship
Vermont • Freshmen
The VEOP Talent Search Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Vermont high school seniors facing barriers to education. Apply now!
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Michael Kraus Research Grant In History
American Studies • History • Graduate Students
The Michael Kraus Research Grant supports American colonial history projects with awards up to $800 for AHA members.
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Albert J. Beveridge Grant For Research In The History Of The Western Hemisphere
World Studies • American Studies • History • Graduate Students
The AHA offers Albert J. Beveridge Grants for research in Western Hemisphere history, prioritizing advanced students and scholars.
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Stanfield and D'Orlando Legal and Art Scholarships
Law • Arts • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Christian students
Stanfield Scholarships for Unitarian Universalists in art or law. $250+ awards based on need and active involvement. Apply now!
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Littleton-Griswold Research Grant
History • American Studies • Social Sciences • Law • Graduate Students
The Littleton-Griswold Research Grant supports US legal history research, offering up to $1,000 for eligible AHA members.
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Dr. F. Ross Byrd Scholarship
Washington • Business Administration • Management • Education • Other Trades/Crafts • Marketing • Graduate Students
The Dr. F. Ross Byrd Scholarship offers $250+ for WSBEA members pursuing advanced degrees in business education.
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NextGen Scholarship Fund
Washington • Maryland • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NextGen Scholarship Fund offers $1,000 to international students in DC, MD, or VA with a 3.0 GPA. Apply based on merit and need.
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PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E. Scholarship
New York • Texas • Illinois • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students
The PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E. Scholarship offers $25,000 to undergraduates of color pursuing STEM or Business degrees.
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LPHA Scholarships
Louisiana • Public Health
LPHA offers a $1,000 scholarship for Louisiana public health students. Must be a member or dependent, with a 3.00 GPA.
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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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