College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 12, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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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.
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Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship
For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • High school
The Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for students of Hispanic ancestry demonstrating financial need.
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Lee Babler Memorial Scholarship
Door County • Wisconsin • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lee Babler Memorial Scholarship offers $500 to Southern Door High School graduates with a GPA of 2.0+, involved in FFA or trade clubs.
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NSHSS Research and Academic Paper Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
Apply for the NSHSS Research and Academic Paper Scholarship for a chance to win $1,250. Submit an essay, resume, transcript, and recommendation.
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PCA Skin: “Diversity in Esthetics” Student
For students with disabilities • Cosmetology/Beauty • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
PCA Skin offers a $5,000 scholarship for diverse esthetics students. Apply with a video if you meet eligibility criteria.
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Princess Grace Scholarship
Arts • Film • Radio & Television • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Princess Grace Scholarship awards $10,000 to U.S.-based emerging artists in theater, film, dance, and playwriting.
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Food Dreams Foundation Scholarship
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen
The Food Dreams Foundation Scholarship offers $250+ for culinary arts students with a 3.0 GPA and commitment to Jean-Georges restaurants.
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amika “Friend to Hair” LGBTQIA+ Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
The amika LGBTQIA+ Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for cosmetology students. Apply now if you're 18+ and identify as LGBTQIA+.
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Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Scholarships
Fredericksburg • Caroline County • King George County • Spotsylvania County • Stafford County • Virginia • Freshmen
The Community Foundation offers scholarships for high school seniors in Fredericksburg and surrounding counties, with awards starting at $250.
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Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers
Alabama • Alaska • Arkansas • Georgia • Idaho • Indiana • Iowa • Louisiana • Maine • Massachusetts • Mississippi • Missouri • New Hampshire • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • South Carolina • South Dakota • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.
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American Indian Music Scholarships
Music • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Financial aid for American Indian students in Montana pursuing music degrees. $500 scholarship available for high school and college students.
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Student Scholarships
Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Student Scholarships support music education with a $500 award. Application requires an essay and recommendation letters.
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Naomi Rabb Winston 2-D Visual Art Scholarship
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Photography • Studio Arts • Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Winston 2-D Visual Art Scholarship awards up to $4,000 to visual artists aged 16-22.
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Randolph Spouses Club Scholarship
San Antonio • Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Randolph Spouses Club Scholarship provides $250+ to spouses of active duty military in San Antonio. Apply now!
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AWF Legacy Scholarship
Military • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The AWF Legacy Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women soldiers and their descendants to pursue educational goals.
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Gilbert Balderrama Minority Scholarship
Missouri • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • High school
Gilbert Balderrama Minority Scholarship offers $250+ to a Missouri high school senior of color pursuing college. Two recommendations needed.
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Trade Scholarship
Tennessee • Freshmen
The Trade Scholarship offers $250+ for TN seniors and non-traditional students pursuing trade or certificate programs.
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Texas - UK Award
Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • 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 • 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 • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Texas to UK Award supports low-income Texas students in STEM or Business with a $250+ scholarship for study abroad.
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Juanita Craft Scholarship
Freshmen • High school
The Juanita Craft Scholarship offers $6,000 to students from select Fair Park-area high schools.
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Catherine E. Philbin Scholarship
Massachusetts • Public Health • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Catherine E. Philbin Scholarship offers $500+ for MA students in public health. Requires recommendation letter and personal statement.
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National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards
Political Science/Government • Freshmen
Scholarship for U.S. high school seniors pursuing government careers. Essay and recommendations required. Up to $10,000 awarded.
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The Orange County Community Foundation's scholarships
Orange County • California • Freshmen
The Orange County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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Margene Mogan Proctor and MG Jerry Wyatt Scholarship
Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Margene Mogan Proctor and MG Jerry Wyatt Scholarship provides $1,500 to spouses of Tennessee National Guard members.
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The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's scholarships
Alexander County • Alleghany County • Ashe County • Avery County • Buncombe County • Burke County • Caldwell County • Catawba County • Cherokee County • Clay County • Cleveland County • Gaston County • Graham County • Haywood County • Henderson County • Iredell County • Jackson County • Lincoln County • Macon County • Madison County • McDowell County • Mitchell County • Polk County • Randolph County • Rutherford County • Swain County • Transylvania County • Watauga County • Wilkes County • Yancey County • North Carolina • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of WNC offers $589,500 in scholarships to local students, with awards up to $15,000. Apply now!
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Christopher K. Smith Memorial Future Teacher Scholarship
Delaware • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • High school • Freshmen
The Christopher K. Smith Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000/year for 4 years to Delaware high school seniors pursuing teaching careers.
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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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