College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 13, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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M&T Bank Scholarship
Vermont • Community Service • High school • Freshmen
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Ranney Memorial Scholarship
Windham County • Vermont • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Community Service • Freshmen
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Essex Rotary Scholarship
Vermont • Community Service • Freshmen
The Essex Rotary Scholarship offers $2,500 to graduating seniors for post-secondary education, requiring community involvement and financial need.
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Arnold M. Miller – “Find-A-Way” Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Arnold M. Miller – “Find-A-Way” Scholarship offers up to $15,000 for cosmetology students with proof of enrollment and artistic work.
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Educating America Scholarship
STEM • Nursing • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Economics • High school • Freshmen
The Educating America Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for U.S. residents pursuing STEM, nursing, economics, or trade degrees.
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PRIDE in Education Award
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The PRIDE in Education Award offers $500 to LGBTQ+ students and allies. Share your story and career aspirations to apply.
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The Valley Community Foundation's scholarships (CT)
Ansonia • Derby • Oxford • Seymour • Shelton • Connecticut • Freshmen
The Valley Community Foundation offers scholarships for students in CT. Contact school Guidance Counselors for details.
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SME Education Foundation Family Scholarships
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Manufacturing/Production • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
Annual SME Education Foundation Family Scholarships for manufacturing engineering students. Awards range from $2,500 to $20,000.
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Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship
Florida • Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for manufacturing engineering students with a 3.0 GPA, preferably in Florida.
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Lisa and Josh World Scholarship
Foreign Country • 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 • For students of color • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lisa and Josh World Scholarship offers $5,000 for first-gen U.S. students in study abroad, prioritizing underrepresented minorities.
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amika “Friend to Hair” BIPOC Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • 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 • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
The amika BIPOC Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in cosmetology programs. Apply now!
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Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers's scholarships
Bradford County • Potter County • Sullivan County • Tioga County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers offers scholarships up to $4,100 for local students in PA and NY based on merit and need.
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Gaekle Scholarship
Iowa • Mathematics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Gaekle Scholarship offers $250+ to math students based on academics, community involvement, and financial need.
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E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship
Manufacturing/Production • Technology • Engineering • Sophomores • Freshmen
The E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship offers $1,000 for undergraduate students in manufacturing engineering with a 3.0 GPA.
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Community Foundation of St. Clair County Scholarships
St. Clair County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County offers scholarships for local students to pursue higher education, with a chance to win even after deadlines.
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Centre County Community Foundation's scholarships
Centre County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
Centre County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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Google Lime Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Technology • IT/Information Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Google Lime Scholarship awards $10,000 to computer science students with disabilities. Apply with a resume, transcripts, and essays.
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Dietspotlight.com Scholarship
Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Health Education • Healthcare Assistant • Mental Health • Health/Medical Technology • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Dietspotlight.com Scholarship offers $2,000 to U.S. students in health fields addressing obesity issues through an essay submission.
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Black Americans in Cybersecurity Scholarship
Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Black Americans in Cybersecurity Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students pursuing cybersecurity degrees. Apply now!
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Jimmy Alfano Scholarship
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jimmy Alfano Scholarship awards $3,000 to students with restaurant experience and a GPA of 3.0. Apply now!
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Maida Brkanovic Memorial Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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High Point Community Foundation's scholarships
High Point • North Carolina • Freshmen
High Point Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply through your school counselor.
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Sage Michaela Lucas "Timing is Everything" Esthetics Student Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Sage Michaela Lucas scholarship offers two $5,000 awards for BIPOC esthetics students in accredited programs. Apply now!
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Chapter 67 - Phoenix Scholarship
Arizona • Manufacturing/Production • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Technology • Freshmen
Chapter 67 - Phoenix Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for AZ high school seniors pursuing engineering programs with a 3.0 GPA.
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Gavin Rupp I Promise 15 Scholarship
Loudoun County • Virginia • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare-Related • Medicine • Freshmen • High school • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
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FAQ
To write a strong application for college freshman scholarships, be clear and concise, tailor your essays to the scholarship's mission, proofread for errors, and highlight your unique experiences and aspirations.
In your personal statement for college freshman scholarships, include your academic goals, achievements, extracurricular activities, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your educational aspirations.
To apply for college freshman scholarships, you typically need to fill out an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and recommendation letters, and sometimes write an essay.
It's advisable to start applying for college freshman scholarships as early as your junior year of high school. Many scholarships have deadlines that fall before you graduate.
Yes, you can apply for multiple college freshman scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid.
While many college freshman scholarships consider GPA as a factor, not all require a high GPA. Some scholarships focus on other criteria such as community service or personal background.
Eligibility criteria for college freshman scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, financial need, extracurricular involvement, and residency status.
Yes, many college freshman scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, colleges, and foundations. It's important to research and verify the credibility of the scholarship provider.
You can find college freshman scholarships on various platforms, including scholarship search engines and websites like Mos, which aggregates scholarship opportunities tailored for your needs.
College freshman scholarships are financial awards specifically designed for students who are entering college for the first time. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
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