Scholarships of the Month
DECEMBER SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER
DEADLINES BETWEEN:
February 1st, - March 15th, 2023
FEBRUARY
♥ Love is in the air and students who are looking for college money will LOVE these February scholarships! ♥
Did you know that February is the shortest month of the year? That said, students may find it surprising there's no shortage of February Scholarships to apply for during this short and sweet window of time.
Preview some of the top scholarships to apply for this month by checking below.
FEATURED SCHOLASHIPS
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 200
Award Deadline: Feb 1, 2023
SME Education Foundation has awarded $18 million to over 5,000 students since 2005. Graduating high school seniors as well as students pursuing two-year, four-year or graduate degrees in manufacturing or engineering are eligible to apply for scholarships. In the past two years, the Foundation awarded a record number of scholarships to women and minorities as part of a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Eligibility
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Must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or Canada.
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Must have minimum of 2.0/4.0 GPA or higher.
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Must be on a path toward an associate, bachelor’s or graduate degree in manufacturing engineering, technology, or closely related field at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarships
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 4
Award Deadline: Feb 1, 2023
One $10,000 scholarship and up to three $5,000 runner-up scholarships are awarded each year to promising students, with priority given to students of underrepresented populations and/or with financial need. Geographic distribution of the applicant pool will also be considered. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who are third, fourth, or fifth-year undergraduates in Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited programs of landscape architecture. Graduate students are not eligible for this award.
Eligibility
See the General Application Guidelines for information on using our online application system. All submissions must adhere to guidelines and deadlines in order to be considered. Additional materials will not be reviewed.
Army ROTC Scholarships
Scholarship Value: $200,000
Awards Available: 1,000
Award Deadline: Feb 4, 2023
Scholarships and other monetary support are available when you join Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), which allow you to focus on your education by relieving some of the financial pressure. You'll graduate with a respected and secure career path as an Army Officer, and with less debt for the school years your scholarship covers. You’re eligible to apply for a ROTC scholarship—which could get you up to 100% tuition coverage—if you’re a high school student enrolling in college, enrolled in college, or an active-duty enlisted Soldier. ROTC scholarship can cover either tuition and fees, or room and board, and each comes with money for living and books
Eligibility
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Be a U.S. citizen
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Be at least 17, and under 31 in year of commissioning
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Have a high school diploma or equivalent
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Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50, unweighted if you're in high school while applying
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Have taken the SAT or ACT
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Take the current Army physical fitness test
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Meet the physical weight and height requirements
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Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard
McDonald's HACER National Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $100,000
Awards Available: 30
Award Deadline: Feb 6, 2023
This year, McDonald’s is awarding up to 30 McDonald’s HACER National Scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 to help students like you continue their educational growth. Applications will be reviewed by an independent selection committee that will take many things into consideration including but not limited to academic performance, community involvement, personal statements, and financial need.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply to any of the scholarships offered through this program.
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Must be a current high school senior who is eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school.
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Must be a legal U.S. resident or a DREAMer/DACA recipient
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Must be less than 21 years of age.
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Must have a minimum 2.8 GPA.
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Must be of Hispanic/Latino heritage.
Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards
Scholarship Value: $4,000
Awards Available: 300
Award Deadline: Feb 6, 2023
Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. Eligibility requirements are outlined below.
The 2023 contest and application closes on February 6, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Eligibility
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For the 2023 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2020, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2020, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2023. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.
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The applicant must be a high school senior.
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The applicant must apply online only. The 2023 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 6, 2023, 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
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If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.
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We have waived the standardized test requirement for the 2023 Legacy contest. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.
Davidson Fellows Scholarships
Scholarship Value: $50,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Feb 15, 2023
We award $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to gifted and high-achieving students, 18 years old or under, who have completed a significant piece of work.
Significant work is an accomplishment that experts in the field recognize as meaningful and has the potential to make a positive contribution to society. Such work may be:
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an exceptionally creative application of existing knowledge
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a new idea with high impact
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an innovative solution with broad-range implications
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an important advancement that can be replicated and built upon
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an interdisciplinary discovery
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a prodigious performance
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another demonstration of extraordinary accomplishment
Eligibility
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Be 18 or younger as of the application deadline to be eligible.
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Be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States, or a Permanent Resident of the United States residing in the United States, or be stationed overseas due to active U. S. military duty.
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There is no minimum age for eligibility.
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Teams of two are eligible. Both team members must meet eligibility requirements.
Davidson Fellows must be available to attend, with one parent or guardian, the awards reception and other recognition events to be held in September in Washington, DC. (Travel expenses and lodging will be provided by the Institute.)
Scholarship For Journalism Diversity
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Feb 15, 2023
The Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo consists of a $5,000 one-year scholarship. The award can be renewed up to three years, for a total of $20,000 toward educational expenses. The purpose of the scholarship, named for the former executive director of the National Press Club Journalism institute, is to recruit promising future journalists who will bring diversity to American journalism.
Eligibility
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be a high school senior planning to attend college this year
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have a 3.0 grade-point average or higher
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plan to pursue a career in journalism
Students do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.
The deadline for applications is February 15, 2023. Please have all application materials prepared to submit before starting your application. You will not be able to start, save, and return to your submission. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Venus Morris Griffin Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Feb 15, 2023
Recipients of this scholarship are chosen by Venus and her children. Scholarships are a valuable investment in our collective future and help develop promising future leaders. This scholarship is funded entirely by proceeds from Venus’ speaking engagements, and by donations from generous supporters and donors.
Eligibility
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You MUST be a High School Senior in the United States
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You MUST have a biological parent that is currently incarcerated
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Students that are adopted and in foster care that meet all terms and conditions are encouraged to apply
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You MUST prove acceptance into either an institution of higher learning or a trades program, by March 2023 – Payment shall be made directly to the institution
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You MUST show proof of acceptance to attend college in the next one year and also provide an invoice issued by the institution
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Only one (1) entry letter allowed per person/household explaining how having an incarcerated parent has impacted your life
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All scholarship money MUST be used on tuition ONLY and within the first or second year of high school graduation
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Feb 20, 2023
The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs.
One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in SPRING 2023.
We will accept applications postmarked on or before FEBRUARY 20, 2023. Early submission is encouraged.
Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the student's college (U.S. based only). Winners of the scholarships give permission to release their names to the media. Applications and essays become property of The Vegetarian Resource Group. We may ask finalists for more information. Scholarship winners are contacted by e-mail or telephone.
Niche 2K No Essay College Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Feb 28, 2023
Niche is the market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families. With in-depth profiles on every school and college in America, over 140 million reviews and ratings, and powerful search and data tools, Niche helps millions of students and families find and enroll in the right school for them.
Eligibility
All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
How It Works
The $2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required! The scholarship can be used to cover tuition, housing, books, or any education-related expenses. The monthly winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page. You can apply once each month, with a new winner selected every month.
BMW Engineering Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Feb 28, 2023
This scholarship is provided by BMW AG in recognition of its commitment to excellence in engineering. BMW is world famous for designing and building luxury, high-performance passenger cars and motorcycles. The company is also a leader in developing and manufacturing high technology, high performance internal combustion engines.
Applicants must demonstrate active participation in extracurricular science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities that take place outside the classroom (such as in clubs or in association with other organizations).
Eligibility
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U.S. resident.
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Must be an Incoming Freshman
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Minimum unweighted 3.75 grade point average
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Pursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program with an interest in with an interest in mobility and advanced or emerging technologies such as (but not limited to) Automated and Unmanned, Connectivity, Cybersecurity, Shared or Micro Mobility and/or Electrification, Quantum Computing or Blockchain.
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Provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation - one (1) that focuses on academics and one (1) that speaks to your involvement in extra-curricular activities or employment
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Participation in a STEM-related extra-curricular activity /club or employment/shadowing that relates to your intended engineering major
Fred M. Young Sr. Engineering Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Feb 28, 2023
The Young Radiator Co. established this scholarship in memory of the company's founder, Fred M. Young Sr. who started the company in 1927 and saw it grow to become a major force in the field of heat transfer. He had a high regard for the value of engineering in terms of its contribution to the success of society and the future engineering workforce, which is supported through this scholarship.
Eligibility
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U.S. Resident
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Incoming Freshman
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Minimum unweighted 3.75 grade point average
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Pursue an engineering or related science degree through a U.S. ABET accredited program with an interest in mobility (Automotive, Ground or Air)
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Provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation - one (1) that focuses on academics and one (1) that speaks to your involvement in extra-curricular activities or employment
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Serve in a leadership role inside or outside of school and be able to outline how your leadership skills were developed, the size of the team(s) led and how your personal leadership skills will benefit you in your future career.
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Must be able to detail how 2 traits of an engineer (from listed provided) apply to them.
ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 50
Award Deadline: Feb 28, 2023
ScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most. Take the hassle out of financial aid and maximize your chance at a free ride in college. No matter how much funding you need for school, we have the opportunities you're looking for.
Eligibility
A) You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
B) You must be 16 years of age or older
C) You must either be enrolled in a college/university or registered in a qualified high school
D) You must be located within the United States
"No Essay" Nitro Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Feb 28, 2023
To be eligible for the "No Essay" Nitro Scholarship you must be:
A) A student who is currently enrolled as a high school senior or in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
B) A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
C) A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
D) A student or a parent whose child has graduated from an accredited undergraduate school (a "School) and who is currently paying back a student or parent loan for his/her/child's educational expenses for such School ("Entrant").
Coast Guard Exchange Scholarship Program
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Feb 28, 2023
Recognizing the value of education and the benefits it brings to the Coast Guard Family, the Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) Scholarship Program was established to provide additional financial resources to dependent children of Coast Guard personnel embarking on undergraduate college/university studies. Annually a $2,000 scholarship is awarded to the outstanding applicants on a one-time basis. The number of scholarships granted each year depends on available funding. Coast Guard Exchange System (CGX) Scholarship Program, CSCINST 1780 provides amplifying information on the program and application process.
Eligibility
The Program provides scholarship to students who are dependents of Coast Guard active duty, reserve, and military retired members, current civilian NAF and APF employees, and current Coast Guard Auxiliarists that meet the following eligibility requirements:
The applicant must be in the last year of high school or home schooling and scheduled to graduate and attend college full-time during the subsequent year. Those who have already graduated are not eligible to apply.
Students must plan to attend an accredited college or university for undergraduate studies. Scholarships will not be awarded for participation in nonacademic and/or certified programs. Students accepting appointments to USAFA, USNA, USMA, USCGA, or USMMA are not eligible.
Cappex Easy Money Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Feb 28, 2023
The Cappex scholarship application is fast and easy.
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and first semester senior students for all majors and schools. We will judge this scholarship based on other criteria such as volunteer work, extracurricular activities, special circumstances, etc.
Connex Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Mar 12, 2023
The purpose of the Connex Foundation Scholarship is to assist individuals who are exploring the study of skilled trades or multi-site facility management with the end goal of advancing their career in this field. The scholarship serves to promote the multi-site facilities industry by attracting high school, college-level, career transitioning, adult re-entry, and veteran students into the field of study and encouraging their pursuit with financial support.
2023 Scholarships
The Connex Foundation will award scholarships up to $5,000 each in 2023 to individuals pursuing a career in the skilled trades (example: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry), construction and/or facility management industry. The scholarships will be awarded to deserving Canadian individuals and deserving U.S. individuals.
The deadline to submit an application for consideration is March 12, 2023.
Eligibility
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Be a United States or Canadian citizen or permanent legal resident
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At a minimum, a graduating high school senior or equivalent (GED)
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Plan to enroll as a full-time student
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Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
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Have a history of active involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, or work experience
Simform STEM Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Mar 15, 2023
One of the Simform’s focus is to inspire young people to build their skills in the fields of STEM. To further pursue that we offer a scholarship reward of $1000 for the student who demonstrates excelling ability and aptitude in the same.
Pursuing a career in the field of STEM and funding the education comes at a cost mostly involving financial limitations. We would not have been so successful without our skilled, proactive, and educationally enthusiastic team who have made us one of the top custom software development companies.
Eligibility
Students who are willing to apply for the Simform STEM Scholarship must meet the following eligibility requirements:
A) Should be a permanent resident of the United States, or a residing U.S. citizen, or be stationed overseas due to active U.S military duty.
B) Must be pursuing a career in computer science, applied mathematics, or any field related to STEM.
C) Can be freshmen or a full-time student enrolled in their current university.
D) Must be able to provide affirmation that the work submitted by the applicant is their own creation.