College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 13, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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Spartanburg County Foundation Scholarships
Spartanburg County • South Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Spartanburg County Foundation offers 200+ scholarships for local students. Contact your school for details. Awards start at $250.
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Chapter 4 - Lawerence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship
Wisconsin • Manufacturing/Production • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Technology • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Lawerence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for Wisconsin students in engineering with a 3.0 GPA requirement.
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E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship
Manufacturing/Production • Engineering • Freshmen
E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for seniors enrolling in manufacturing engineering programs with a 3.0 GPA.
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Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E. Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering
Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • High school • Freshmen
Annual $5,000 scholarship for underrepresented high school seniors in engineering. Apply with resume, transcripts, and recommendations.
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Fair Chance Scholarship
Washington • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Fair Chance Scholarship offers $3,000 to Washington residents with a 2.7 GPA engaged in community activities.
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Fund for Education Abroad Rainbow Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Rainbow Scholarship supports LGBTQI U.S. students studying abroad with awards up to $5,000. Apply now!
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DAR Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship
Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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The Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Science Scholarship
Marine Biology/Sciences • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
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DAR Caroline E. Holt Nursing
Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
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DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship
Music • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
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SME Education Foundation's scholarships
Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
SME Education Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for students in technical fields supporting manufacturing.
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Marshall-Motley Scholars Program
Law • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Marshall-Motley Scholars Program offers up to $40,000 for students pursuing Civil Rights law, requiring an 8-year commitment to racial justice.
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The Garden Club of New Jersey Scholarship
New Jersey • Horticulture • Urban Design • Conservation • Environmental Science • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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NACDS Foundation Merit-Based Scholarship Awards
Pharmacy • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
NACDS Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 to enhance community health and pharmacy education. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Scholarship
Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for military children who lost a parent in duty, offering up to $6,250 annually with no hard deadlines.
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Turner Construction Company Scholarship Program
Washington • Community Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Turner Construction Scholarship offers $2,500 to DC high school grads pursuing construction degrees. Apply now!
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NSHSS STEAM Scholarship
Nuclear Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Materials Science • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Geological & Earth Sciences • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • UX/Technical Design • Technology • STEM • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Food Sciences & Technology • Mathematics • Energy • Physics • Photography • Graphic Design • Film • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Aerospace • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Computer Engineering • Civil Engineering • Freshmen
The NSHSS STEAM Scholarship awards $1,000 to 10 high school seniors pursuing STEAM majors. Essay and recommendation required.
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LPA Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship Program
Texas • California • Architecture • Interior Design • Urban Design • Civil Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Construction • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen
The LPA Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship offers $5,000 annually to minority high school seniors pursuing design-related degrees.
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Hoskin/McDougald Scholarship Fund
Palm Beach County • Broward County • Okeechobee County • St. Lucie County • Martin County • Indian River County • Florida • Horticulture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
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Boren Scholarships: Undergraduate Students
Foreign Country • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
Boren Scholarships offer up to $20,000 for U.S. undergraduates studying abroad, excluding Western Europe and certain countries.
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Earl E. & Mildred L. Bless Hudson Scholarship for Education
Indiana • Education • Teacher Education • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Earl E. & Mildred L. Bless Hudson Scholarship offers $1,000-$3,000 for Indiana students in education. Financial need considered.
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S. Edgar & Delora L. Lauther Memorial Scholarship
Bartholomew County • Indiana • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The S. Edgar & Delora L. Lauther Memorial Scholarship offers $30,000 for Bartholomew County students in business fields, especially banking.
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Academic Achievement Scholarship
Ohio • Freshmen
The Academic Achievement Scholarship awards $1,500 to Ohio high school seniors with a 'B' average planning to pursue further education.
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America 250! Scholarship
American Studies • History • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The America 250! Scholarship offers $5,000 to four college students majoring in American history with a 3.75 GPA. Apply now!
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American Sign Letters Scholarship
Graphic Design • Design/Visual Communications • Photography • Studio Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Win a $1,000 scholarship by designing a building sign, business logo, or impactful plaque for your college campus.
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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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