26 February Scholarships High School Seniors Can Apply to for Free College Money
Scholarships for Seniors in High School
Graduating from high school in the spring and looking for ways to pay for college without student loans?
With over 8 years of experience in assisting students along their college journey, we compiled a list of hand-selected February scholarships for high school seniors.
In this post, we share 26 scholarships that high school seniors can apply for this month — from scholarships with easy applications to weird and oddly specific financial aid opportunities (like the Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship), including college awards for STEM fields of study and scholarships for students from low-income backgrounds.
February Scholarships for High School Seniors
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Dr. Gussie M. Ware Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, GED recipients starting post-secondary education for the first time Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust currently reside in Winnebago County, IL OR be a relative of Dr. Gussie M. Ware.
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Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in RoboticsEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Robotics -
The SME Education Foundation ScholarshipsEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduate students Demographic GPA 2.0 + Major / Field Engineering, Manufacturing Additional RequirementsSee the full list of qualifying majors here.
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“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship – FebruaryEligibility
Open to All students at any education level Demographic Major / Field Any -
The Renaissance Scholars Program – Feb.Eligibility
Open to High school seniors, current college students (freshman and sophomores) Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsApplicants must plan to, or currently attend, a 4-year college. Current community college students in Oregon or Illinois who are planning to transfer to any 4-year school are also eligible to apply. Undocumented students and students with DACA status are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Applicants may live in ANY location if they are planning on, or are currently, attending one of three partner HBCUs:
- Elizabeth City State University
- Stillman College
- North Carolina Central University
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Hampton Roads Unity “Be a Pillar” ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust have volunteering or community service experience.
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Renee Powell ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsApplicant must be committed or in the process of committing to playing collegiate golf at an accredited college or university in the United States.
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Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship ProgramEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, vocational school students Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be a pediatric cancer survivor.
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Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship ProgramEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, vocational school students Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be the sibling of an individuals who are in current treatment, have survived or passed away from childhood cancer.
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Skin Grip Diabetes ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
Lotus ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduate college students, and graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsApplicants are eligible to apply if they are either from a low-income background or have been raised by a single parent.
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The McDonald’s HACER National ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors Demographic GPA 2.8 + Major / Field Any -
Alltricity Foundation ScholarshipsEligibility
Open to High school seniors, trade school students, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Electric Energy Related, Engineering, Business, Information Technology, Plant, Line or Distribution Technology, or Line Worker Curriculum Additional RequirementsApplicants must fulfill ONE of the following:
- Be pursuing or plan to pursue an electric industry position certificate (lineman program, renewable energy certificate, etc.)
- Be pursuing or plan to pursue an undergraduate degree with intent to pursue a career in the electric energy industry.
Final thoughts on February scholarships for high seniors
Despite tuition costs decreasing 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 a college degree. So that wraps up this list of scholarships due in February for high school seniors. I hope this post has helped you discover some good ones you qualify for!
With graduation not too far off, this year’s high school graduating class has a lot to prepare for and to be excited about. Cheers to the future!
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