27 Fabulous February Scholarships for High School Seniors
Scholarships for High School Seniors Class of 2023
Despite tuition costs falling for the first time in decades, securing financial aid is a big issue for many families. Scholarships are a great way to help pay for school. However it can be hard to figure out what scholarships are available to you.
Not to mention, how and when to apply for them.
Scholarship deadlines vary year to year, and most only accept applications for a limited window of time. It’s important to apply early to avoid any last-minute mishaps (like your computer crashing unexpectedly) that could cause you to miss out.
So if you’re a high school student graduating this year, it’s prudent to start thinking about where you want to go and how you’ll pay for it.
In this post you’ll find a curated list of February scholarships for high school seniors we recommend applying for ASAP.
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February Scholarships for High School Seniors
Lou Manzione Travel Hockey Player Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to high school seniors in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware who are registered with USA Hockey.
Submit: Online application, high school transcripts, 500 words or less essay on, “The Value of Travel Hockey to My Personal Development,” two letters of recommendation, and SAT or ACT test scores.
Daniel Triano Officiating Scholarship
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are current USA Hockey registered officials for a minimum of two seasons.
Submit: Online application, high school transcripts, headshot photo, two teacher letters of recommendation, one officiating assignor letter of recommendation, ACT or SAT test scores, and 500 word or less essay on, “The Value of Officiating Hockey to My Personal Development.”
USA Hockey High School Player Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to high school seniors who are currently registered with USA Hockey.
Submit: Online application, high school transcripts, two letters of recommendation, SAT or ACT test scores, and 500 words or less essay on, “The Value of High School Hockey to My Personal Development.”
Rent-A-Center Make a Difference Scholarship Program
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Eligibility: Applicants must be either (1) Customers in good standing of Rent-A-Center. (2) Spouses or children of the above customers who are living in the customer’s household. (3) Dependent children 25 or younger of current Rent-A-Center employees. Or (4) Dependent children 25 or younger of current Rent-A-Center franchise owners. Applicants must live in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, must be high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or are already enrolled in full-time undergraduate study, be studying to obtain their first bachelor’s degree, and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Submit: Online application and current transcripts.
CollegeVine Dream School Scholarship
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students.
Submit: To apply, sign up with CollegeVine to calculate your chances of getting into your dream school.
“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
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Eligibility: Students at any education level, school, field of study, and GPA will be considered.
Submit: N/A
Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program
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Eligibility: Applicants must be pediatric cancer survivors, age 25 or under, who have been diagnosed and have had treatment for and survived cancer, or in current treatment. Open to high school seniors, high school graduates, or current undergraduate students. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Submit: Current, complete transcript, and a medical verification form signed by a physician.
Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship Program
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Eligibility: Applicants must be siblings of an individual who is in current treatment, has survived, or passed away from childhood cancer. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, age 25 or younger, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Open to high school seniors and graduates, as well as current post secondary undergraduate students.
Submit: Current, complete transcript of grades and an affidavit, signed by the applicants parents or legal guardian, confirming the applicant’s status as a sibling of someone who is currently in treatment, has survived, or who has passed away from childhood cancer.
Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship
“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
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Eligibility: Students at any education level, school, field of study, and GPA will be considered.
Submit: N/A
Larry Darnell Green Scholarship
The Renaissance Scholars Program – High School Applicants
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Eligibility: Must be a high school senior or recent graduate in Oregon or Illinois, plan to earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited US 4-year college, be a first-generation college student, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and demonstrate financial need. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement.
Submit: Most recent unofficial high school transcripts, college transcripts (if applicable), 2 letters of recommendation, an essay of 1000 words or less, and one of the following: FAFSA Student Aid Report, completed ORSSA/alternative financial aid application, or parent’s most recently filed tax paperwork.
Glen E Kaplan Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Howard Hochman Zoological Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any high school or undergraduate student who has at least a 3.0 GPA and plans to pursue a career in zoology or veterinary sciences may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay about your passion for animals, and how you plan to impact the animal world.
Environmental Awareness Scholarship
Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) Student Essay Contest
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Eligibility: Open to middle school, high school, and undergraduate college students.
Submit: 500 to 1000 word essay based primarily on an interview you conduct with a woman currently working in or retired from a mathematical career.
AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarships
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Eligibility: Applicants must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2023 as a full-time student and plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Marine biology does not meet this requirement. Must also have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status.
Submit: Online application, official high school transcripts, and letter of recommendation.
HSF Scholar Program
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Eligibility: Must be of Hispanic heritage; a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA; have a 3.0+ GPA for high school students or 2.5+ GPA for college and graduate students; and will be full-time at an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Submit: The FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms.
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to dependent children of full-time employees in the financial services industry. Employees must be presently employed with five years of experience OR no longer employed in this field but had ten years of experience which ended no longer than five years prior to the GAR Scholarship application closing date.
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolling as full-time first-year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor’s degree, have a 3.5 GPA or higher and rank in the top 20% of their class.
Submit: Online application, 500 word or less essay, official transcripts, and (optional) SAT or ACT scores.
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to graduating high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities.
Submit: A completed application sent by mail or email.
Innovation In Education Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled as a high school or college student; have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; and be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada.
Submit: An essay describing the goal of an innovative project (this could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.) you’ve designed that makes a difference in the lives of others. There is no minimum or maximum word/page count.
AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities
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Eligibility: Open to minority students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2023 as full-time students and plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Marine biology does not meet this requirement. Must also have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Submit: Online application, official high school transcripts, and one letter of recommendation.
PG&E ERG & ENG Scholarships
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Eligibility: General requirements – must have a primary residence that is a PG&E customer in California at the time of application and plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university in the Fall. Open to high school seniors, graduates, GED recipients, and current college students. More specific eligibility requirements apply per scholarship (multiple available).
Submit: Online application.
REML Foundation Scholarship
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a current high school senior, high school graduate, or current university/college undergraduate student. In addition, you must fulfill ONE of the following: be pursuing or plan to pursue an electric industry position certificate or associate degree at a college (Certificate/Associate Degree) OR be pursuing or plan to pursue an undergraduate degree with intent to pursue a career in the electric energy industry.
Submit: Online application.
Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be either a high school student or a post-high school student attending an accredited undergraduate school or technical school in the United States in the Fall of 2023. Must be pursuing a degree in a STEM field. Must have a demonstrated learning challenge (disability) of dyslexia, dysgraphia and/or dyscalculia.
Submit: An online application, most recent transcript, documentation of your learning challenge, and a letter of recommendation.
Thank Your Counselors Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be 13+ and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or D.C.
Submit: Quick online form and one sentence response to the question.
MyMozaic Monthly Scholarship Contest
Final thoughts on February scholarships for high seniors
So that wraps up this list of deadlines in February. I hope this post has helped you discover where to find scholarships for high school seniors.
With graduation not too far off, the class of 2023 has a lot to prepare for and to be excited about. Cheers to the future!
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About Charlie
Charlie is the co-founder of College Life Made Easy and author of the book 175+ Things to Do Before You Graduate College. She’s a 2015 graduate who teaches overwhelmed students and parents of students how to confidently navigate the whole college thing. As a former broke college kid, she’s passionate about helping students develop the skills they need in order to thrive (instead of just survive), stress less, and actually enjoy the full college experience.