College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 13, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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SES Student Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The SES Student Scholarship awards $1,000 to undergraduate and graduate students using Standards in their studies.
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Pete Wilson Scholarship
Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Napa County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Journalism • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Pete Wilson Scholarship offers $2,000 to Bay Area journalism students. Essay and recommendations required.
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SDSWMA Scholarship
South Dakota • Agriculture • Chemistry • Computer Science • Education • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Business Administration • Accounting • Biology • Operations Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The SDSWMA Scholarship awards up to $4,000 to students in South Dakota studying environmental and solid waste management fields.
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Steuben County Community Foundation Scholarships
Steuben County • Indiana • Freshmen
Steuben County Community Foundation offers 60+ scholarships for local students with a single application. High winning chances!
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RTDNA's Journalism scholarships and fellowships
Journalism • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
RTDNA offers journalism scholarships up to $10,000 for students pursuing electronic or broadcast journalism. Apply online with work samples.
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Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grants
Montana • Georgia • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Two-spirit students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grants provide financial aid for women and non-binary students 35+ pursuing education in the U.S.
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Nicole V. Reed Memorial Foundation Culinary Award
New Jersey • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Nicole V. Reed Memorial Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for NJ residents pursuing culinary arts. Essay and recommendations required.
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Student Success Scholarship
New Mexico • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Student Success Scholarship supports Native American Nursing students in New Mexico with awards starting at $250.
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C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship
Florida • Freshmen
The C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship awards up to $20,000 to students with 2.30-3.59 GPA showing leadership and responsibility.
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Foundations of East Chicago's scholarships
East Chicago • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Foundations of East Chicago offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. Local students encouraged to apply for $250+ awards.
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Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Scholarships
DeKalb County • DuPage County • Grundy County • Kane County • Kendall County • La Salle County • Will County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley offers over $3M in scholarships annually, with an average award of $1,000 for local students.
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Promise of Nursing Undergraduate Scholarships
Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Promise of Nursing Scholarships offers up to $10,000 for students in state-approved nursing programs.
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Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation Pratt & Whitney Golden Eagle Scholarship
Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • Mechanical • STEM • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • High school • Freshmen
The Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship offers $1,500 to high school graduates with a 3.0 GPA. Apply through guidance counselors or local chapters.
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Senior Master Sergeant Texie C. Taylor, USAF Memorial Scholarship
Cherokee County • Oklahoma • High school • Freshmen
The CNF offers the Texie C. Taylor Memorial Scholarship for local students with a $250+ award through a single online application.
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Southwestern Advantage Scholarship
Advertising • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Management • Marketing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the $1,500 Southwestern Advantage Scholarship, rewarding students with a positive outlook for future generations.
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Sydell L. Miller “Total Image” Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Sydell L. Miller Scholarship offers up to $7,500 for esthetics students. Apply with a video and photos of your work.
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David M. Cline Scholarship
South Carolina • Law Enforcement • Criminal Justice • Freshmen
The David M. Cline Scholarship awards $2,000 to SC high school seniors pursuing law enforcement or forensic majors. Essay required.
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Hampton Wildlife Fund
South Carolina • Natural Resources Management • Marine Biology/Sciences • Biology • Conservation • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The David M. Cline Scholarship awards $2,000 to SC high school seniors pursuing law enforcement or forensic majors. Essay required.
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James O. Thomason Scholarship
South Carolina • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Advertising • Radio & Television • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Public Relations • Freshmen
The James O. Thomason Scholarship awards $2,000 to SC high school seniors pursuing electronic, print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations.
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Wallace F. Pate Scholarship
South Carolina • Biology • Conservation • Marine Biology/Sciences • Environmental Science • Freshmen
The Wallace F. Pate Scholarship awards $2,500 to SC high school seniors majoring in natural resources. Essay required.
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Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship
American Studies • Literature • Music • History • Freshmen
The Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship offers $5,000 to high school graduates pursuing American studies with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
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UPS Scholarship
Advertising • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Management • Marketing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The UPS Scholarship offers $1,500 to undergraduate sales students. Apply now for this opportunity!
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Susan B. Agnew Leoser Scholarship
Cherokee County • Oklahoma • High school • Freshmen
The Susan B. Agnew Leoser Scholarship offers local students a chance to win $250+ through the Cherokee Nation Foundation's common application.
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Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation Scholarship
Michigan • Technology • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation Scholarship offers $2,000-$5,000 for women pursuing tech degrees in Michigan.
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PG&E PrideNetwork Employee Resource Group
California • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PG&E PrideNetwork offers a scholarship up to $6,000 for LGBTQ+ high school seniors/community college grads in California for 2024.
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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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