College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 13, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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Recycling Research Foundation's Veterans Stipend
Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Recycling Research Foundation offers up to $8,000 for veterans pursuing undergraduate education. Essay and recommendations required.
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Amador Community Foundation's scholarships
Amador County • California • Freshmen
Amador Community Foundation offers $190,000+ in scholarships annually for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
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Arturo Vera Art Scholarship
California • Arts • Design/Visual Communications • Architecture • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Game Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • UX/Technical Design • Freshmen
The Arturo Vera Art Scholarship offers $500 to San Joaquin County high school seniors pursuing art education with a 3.0 GPA.
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Carlsbad Community Foundation Scholarships
Carlsbad • Artesia • Lovington • Alamogordo • Ruidoso • New Mexico • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors
Carlsbad Community Foundation offers scholarships for South Eddy County residents to support academic goals. Apply now!
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Alumni and Friends of JFSA College Financial Aid Program Scholarship
Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Medina County • Summit County • Portage County • Ohio • For Jewish students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
JFSA College Scholarship for Jewish students in Greater Cleveland. Minimum GPA 2.5, $250 award for undergrad/grad degrees.
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Rice County Community Foundation Scholarships
Rice County • Kansas • Freshmen
Rice County Community Foundation offers six scholarships for high school seniors. Contact your guidance office to apply. Awards start at $250.
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Northwest Minnesota Foundation's scholarships
Red Lake County • Mahnomen County • Beltrami County • Clearwater County • Hubbard County • Kittson County • Lake of the Woods County • Marshall County • Norman County • Pennington County • Polk County • Roseau County • Minnesota • Freshmen
Northwest Minnesota Foundation offers scholarships for students in Red Lake Nation, White Earth Nation, and 12 surrounding counties. Apply now!
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Myrtle And Earl Walker Scholarship
Manufacturing/Production • Engineering • Technology • Sophomores • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors
The Myrtle And Earl Walker Scholarship offers $250+ to undergraduates in manufacturing and engineering with a 3.0 GPA.
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The Capital Region Community Foundation Scholarships
Clinton County • Eaton County • Ingham County • Michigan • Freshmen
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Captain Earle Worley Scholarship
Virginia • Aerospace • Aviation/Aeronautical • High school • Freshmen
The Captain Earle Worley Scholarship offers $2,000 to Virginia high school seniors pursuing aeronautics or aerospace studies.
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The Neal Kocurek Scholarship
Bastrop County • Caldwell County • Hays County • Travis County • Williamson County • Texas • Health Education • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Healthcare Administrative • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Health/Medical Technology • High school • Freshmen
The Neal Kocurek Scholarship offers up to $7,500 annually for Central Texas high school seniors pursuing healthcare careers.
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North Texas Community Foundation's scholarships
Bosque County • Denton County • Hill County • Hood County • Jack County • Johnson County • Parker County • Somervell County • Tarrant County • Wise County • Young County • Texas • Freshmen
North Texas Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High chances to win!
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Debbie Settle Scholarship
Loudoun County • Virginia • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Debbie Settle Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for Loudoun County high school graduates pursuing music performance or education.
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Blair and Mike Pirrello Vocational Scholarship
Loudoun County • Virginia • High school • Freshmen
The Pirrello Vocational Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for Loudoun County high school graduates pursuing vocational education.
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Chapter 1 - Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship
Michigan • Manufacturing/Production • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for Michigan students in manufacturing engineering with a 3.0 GPA.
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Platt Family Essay Contest
Sophomores • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors
The Platt Family Lincoln Essay Contest offers up to $1,500 for essays by undergraduates. AI writing tools are prohibited.
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Anne Maureen Whitney Barrow Memorial Scholarship
Engineering • For Women • Freshmen
The Anne Maureen Whitney Barrow Memorial Scholarship offers $8,000 to women entering engineering programs. Essay and references required.
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The U. K. Gupta Family Scholarship Endowment (Spring)
Texas • Manufacturing/Production • Computer Science • Technology • Materials Science • Other Trades/Crafts • UX/Technical Design • Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Mechanical Engineering • Mechanical • Management • Operations Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The U.K. Gupta Family Scholarship offers $1,500-$2,500 for students in manufacturing careers. Apply now if you meet GPA requirements!
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Lake Area Foundation Scholarships
Marshall County • Calloway County • Livingston County • Lyon County • Trigg County • Freshmen
Lake Area Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for students in the Kentucky lake area, targeting specific fields and schools.
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C.E. Boucher Scholarship
Oregon • Washington • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
C.E. Boucher Scholarship awards $3,000 to engineering students at select universities in the Pacific Northwest.
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Robert W. Minear, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
West Virginia • Education • Teacher Education • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Robert W. Minear, Jr. Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to $4,000 for education students. Requires essay, recommendation, and application.
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Leesburg Loudoun County HS Scholarship
Loudoun County • Virginia • Community Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Leesburg Loudoun County HS Scholarship offers up to $6,200 for Loudoun County HS graduates based on need, achievement, and involvement.
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NATAS Southeast Foundation Scholarship
Alabama • Georgia • Mississippi • South Carolina • North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NATAS Southeast Foundation Scholarship awards up to $6,000 for students in broadcast or digital media from select Southeastern states.
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Lenawee Community Foundation Scholarships
Lenawee County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Lenawee Community Foundation offers scholarships for Lenawee County graduates. High chances to win! Apply now for $250+ awards.
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Paul C. Sandy Scholarship
Durant • Muscatine County • Louisa County • Iowa • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Paul C. Sandy Scholarship supports deserving students in engineering from Muscatine, Louisa County, or Durant with awards starting at $250.
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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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