College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 13, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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Elementary/Secondary Teacher Education Scholarship
Colorado • Education • Teacher Education • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Elementary/Secondary Teacher Education Scholarship offers $1,500+ to Colorado residents pursuing teaching degrees.
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Bootstraps scholarship
Evergreen • Colorado • Freshmen
Bootstraps scholarship offers $5,000 to graduating seniors in Colorado high schools involved in community service and activities.
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Adult Advanced Education Scholarship
Colorado • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Adult Advanced Education Scholarship offers $1,500+ to Colorado residents whose college education was interrupted for over a year.
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American Indians
For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
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Sharon Whaley Scholarship for Educators
Teacher Education • Teaching • Community Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Sharon Whaley Scholarship offers $2,500 per semester for aspiring educators with a 2.5 GPA and community service commitment.
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Wings Over America Scholarship
Service • Military • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Wings Over America Scholarship offers $5,000 to children of U.S. Navy personnel based on academic and extracurricular achievements.
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WTA Scholarship Program
Wyoming • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
WTA Scholarship offers $250+ for Wyoming high school grads pursuing careers in Highway Transportation. Approved courses include business and mechanics.
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Ginny Patin Scholarships
California • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Ginny Patin Scholarship awards $2,500 to students in agriculture at California universities.
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Edgar May Scholarship
Caledonia County • Essex County • Orange County • Orleans County • Windsor County • Vermont • Freshmen
The Edgar May Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for high school seniors in specific Vermont counties facing educational barriers.
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Carol A. Hurley Memorial Scholarship
Vermont • Community Service • Freshmen
The Carol A. Hurley Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for high school seniors pursuing a degree with financial need and community service.
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Taigh Scholarship
Caledonia County • Vermont • Freshmen
The VSAC Taigh Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Caledonia County residents, prioritizing first-gen college students with financial need.
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Vermont Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) Society Scholarship
Vermont • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Community Service • Freshmen
Vermont CPCU Society Scholarship offers $500 for high school seniors pursuing business studies with a focus on insurance and risk management.
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Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship
Vermont • Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • Criminal Justice • Economics • History • International Relations • Philosophy • Political Science/Government • Urban Design • Psychology • Freshmen
Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship offers $1,000 for high school seniors pursuing social sciences degrees. Apply with FAFSA, essay, and recommendations.
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Katie Currier Memorial Scholarship
Essex County • Vermont • Athletic • Freshmen
The Katie Currier Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to Essex High School student-athletes pursuing post-secondary education.
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Franklin H. Isham Memorial Scholarship
Franklin County • Vermont • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Franklin H. Isham Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Franklin County high school graduates with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.
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Pasadena Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Pyramid Scholarship
Pasadena • Altadena • Sierra Madre • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Pasadena Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Pyramid Scholarship offers $250 to African-American high school seniors pursuing higher education.
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Veronica S. Longstreth Memorial Scholarship
Alexandria County • Arlington County • Fairfax County • Loudoun County • Prince William County • Anne Arundel County • Calvert County • Charles County • Howard County • Montgomery County • Prince George's County • District Of Columbia • Nursing • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Veronica S. Longstreth Memorial Scholarship supports African American nursing students in DC and nearby Maryland and Virginia counties.
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Coach Kevin Ferguson Scholarship Endowment
Hopewell • Prince George County • Education • Athletic & Related • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Coach Kevin Ferguson Scholarship offers $2,000 for Virginia students pursuing Physical Education degrees.
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Margaret A. Pemberton Endowered Nursing Scholarship
Anne Arundel County • Calvert County • Charles County • Howard County • Montgomery County • Prince George's County • Alexandria County • Arlington County • Fairfax County • Loudoun County • Prince William County • District Of Columbia • Nursing • Freshmen
The Margaret A. Pemberton Endowed Nursing Scholarship supports African American seniors in DC and nearby MD/VA counties pursuing nursing.
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Founders Scholarship
Anne Arundel County • Calvert County • Charles County • Howard County • Montgomery County • Prince George's County • Alexandria County • Arlington County • Fairfax County • Loudoun County • Prince William County • District Of Columbia • Nursing • Freshmen
The Founders Scholarship offers $250+ to African American seniors in DC or nearby MD/VA counties majoring in nursing with a 2.8 GPA.
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Ruth Straw Family Scholarship Endowment
Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ruth Straw Family Scholarship Endowment offers $500 for students pursuing degrees in Agricultural Education. Apply now!
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Doris Gregory Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico • Journalism • Public Relations • Communications • Advertising • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Doris Gregory Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for NM students in journalism and communications, plus NMPW membership.
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European Wax Center “Experts in Wax” Cosmetology/Esthetics
Cosmetology/Beauty • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
European Wax Center offers $3,000 scholarships for cosmetology and esthetics students. Apply with a video to qualify!
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The Gutierrez Law Firm Scholarship
Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Gutierrez Law Firm Scholarship offers $1,000 to U.S. students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay today!
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James “Rhio” O’Connor Mesothelioma Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The James “Rhio” O’Connor Mesothelioma Scholarship awards $1,000 monthly for essays on mesothelioma. Apply online.
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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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