College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 12, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
Sign up for Mos to get matched with scholarships and help applying!
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • High school • Freshmen
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship offers $30,000 to minority high school seniors. Apply with SAT/ACT scores.
Deadline Passed
Allwork Scholarship
New York • Architecture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Allwork Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for architecture students in NY. Requires nomination and portfolio submission.
Deadline Passed
Volger-Romig Scholarship
Iowa • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Volger-Romig Scholarship supports students pursuing electronic communications careers, based on need, academics, and community involvement.
Deadline Passed
Sterling Scholar Awards of Utah
Box Elder County • Cache County • Weber County • Davis County • Salt Lake County • Tooele County • Rich County • Morgan County • Summit County • Wasatch County • Duchesne County • Daggett County • Uintah County • Juab County • Sanpete County • Millard County • Sevier County • Piute County • Wayne County • Beaver County • Iron County • Garfield County • Washington County • Kane County • Carbon County • Emery County • Grand County • San Juan County • Utah • High school • Freshmen
The Sterling Scholar Awards of Utah offers scholarships for high school seniors nominated in various categories. Apply through your principal.
Deadline Passed
Weisberg and Clark Scholarship
Virginia • High school • Freshmen
The Weisberg and Clark Scholarship offers $250+ for Virginia high school graduates. Apply with FAFSA, personal statement, and recommendations.
Deadline Passed
Ladd and Carol Steinmetz Scholarship
Iowa • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
The Ladd and Carol Steinmetz Scholarship supports music or art students based on need, performance, and involvement. Award: $250+.
Deadline Passed
Tyler Clementi Memorial 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 • Community Service • Freshmen
The Tyler Clementi Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to LGBTQ+ high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline Passed
Noble County Community Foundation Scholarships
Noble County • Freshmen
Noble County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local high school seniors with a single application for multiple awards up to $1,000.
Deadline Passed
Mary B. Tett Healthcare Professionals Scholarship
Loudoun County • Virginia • Nursing • Pre-Med • Health/Medical Technology • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Mary B. Tett Healthcare Professionals Scholarship offers $1,000 for Loudoun County volunteers/staff pursuing healthcare education.
Deadline Passed
PEO Chapter DF The Joan Hislop Memorial Scholarship
For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The PEO Chapter DF offers a $3,000 scholarship for female students honoring Joan Hislop's legacy of overcoming adversity.
Deadline Passed
Alabama Past State Presidents’ Memorial Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Alabama Past State Presidents’ Memorial Scholarship awards $600 to Alabama residents with a 3.0 GPA for college attendance.
Deadline Passed
Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants Scholarship
Colorado • High school • Freshmen
The Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants offers a $1,620 scholarship for eligible high school seniors. Apply with an essay.
Deadline Passed
Potomac Health Foundation Fellows Program
Virginia • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Potomac Health Foundation Fellows Program offers $250+ for 2nd-year Virginia Community College students in health-related fields.
Deadline Passed
Association of Texas Leaders for Education Scholarship
Texas • High school • Freshmen
Texas seniors with a 3.5 GPA can apply for the Association of Texas Leaders for Education Scholarship for college or technical school.
Deadline Passed
Maurice and Mary Young Scholarship
Iowa • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Maurice and Mary Young Scholarship offers four annual awards for students in economics and business, based on need and performance.
Deadline Passed
High Performance Salon Academy “Elevating Perceptions” Student Scholarship (All Disciplines)
Cosmetology/Beauty • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
Apply for the High Performance Salon Academy Student Scholarship, offering $1,000 to $5,000 for cosmetology and beauty students.
Deadline Passed
Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship
Missouri • Industrial Engineering • Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The St. Louis Scholarship offers $1,000 to students in manufacturing engineering or related fields with a 2.5 GPA. Preference for local applicants.
Deadline Passed
Wisconsin Professional Police Association Scholarship
Wisconsin • Criminal Justice • Law Enforcement • Political Science/Government • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Wisconsin Professional Police Association offers a $250 scholarship for residents pursuing degrees in police science or criminal justice.
Deadline Passed
Clark Law Group Scholarship
Military • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Clark Law Group Scholarship offers $1,000 each semester to students with military parents and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Deadline Passed
Vickie Clark-Flaherty Scholarship
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Vickie Clark-Flaherty Scholarship awards $1,000 to women in food service with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline Passed
UNCF 3M Science Applied to Life Scholarship
St. Paul • Minnesota • Computer Engineering • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Marine Biology/Sciences • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Biology • Physics • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Food Sciences & Technology • STEM • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Meteorology • Science • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • 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 • Sophomores • Freshmen
The UNCF 3M Scholarship offers up to $25,000 for underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees. HBCU preference applies.
Deadline Passed
North Central Region 9 Scholarship
Iowa • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Michigan • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The North Central Region 9 Scholarship offers $1,000 for students pursuing degrees in engineering or technology with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline Passed
Nationwide Future Leadership Scholarship
Business Administration • Management • Operations Management • Marketing • Finance • Accounting • Business (MBA) • IT/Information Technology • Human Resources • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Freshmen
Nationwide Future Leadership Scholarship offers $12,000/year for Black undergraduates in business-related fields with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline Passed
CapCut Meme Master Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the CapCut Meme Master Scholarship! Create a school-related meme video for a chance to win $500. Post on TikTok or Instagram.
Deadline Passed
The Jack W. and Shirley Berger Memorial Scholarship
Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Medina County • Portage County • Ohio • Religious/Theological Studies • For Jewish students • Freshmen
The Jack W. and Shirley Berger Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for Jewish students in specific Ohio counties with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline Passed
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.
Resources for College freshman scholarships
Top big money scholarships
Here are our absolute favorite big-money and largest scholarships, hand selected from tens of thousands, to help you pay for college without loans.
The Mos Financial Aid Roadmap: 8 Ways to Get Money for College
The prospect of paying for college can be overwhelming—how do you get financial aid money, and where should you even start? We’ve laid it all out for you.
Niche scholarships for 2022
This guide explains what a niche scholarship is, how to get a niche scholarship, and the best niche scholarships for fall 2022.
First generation scholarships: everything you need to know
Are you the first in your family to go to college? Congrats! Learn how first generation scholarships can help you pay for school.
How to get a scholarship: a complete guide
Our guide on how to find, apply for, and win a scholarship to help pay for your college education.
Get personalized scholarships
Mos will match you with top scholarships and other financial aidWhat grade are you in?
What's your major?
What's your home state?
We’ve got $$$ with
your name on it
Explore $160 billion dollars worth of scholarships on the Mos app.
Get Started
What
students
are saying