College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 12, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship
Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Music • Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The $2,000 Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship supports students in financial need attending accredited therapy schools. Apply now!
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Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Scholarship – Math
Mathematics • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Utz Scholarship offers $4,000 annually for Math students, renewable with a 3.25 GPA. Apply through your Mos advisor.
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The Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship
Art History • Freshmen
The Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship offers $2,500 for graduate studies in historic preservation. Apply now!
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Leslie Andree Hanna Medical Scholarship
Medicine • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Leslie Andree Hanna Medical Scholarship awards $5,000 to a deserving female medical student with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
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Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship
Washington • Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for male and female music students in piano or voice, especially at Duke Ellington.
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The F. Lammot Belin Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Arts • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The F. Lammot Belin Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for aspiring professional artists from northeast Pennsylvania.
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Dr. Francis Anthony Beneventi Medical Scholarship
Medicine • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Dr. Francis Anthony Beneventi Medical Scholarship awards $5,000 to students with a 3.25 GPA attending accredited medical schools.
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DAR American Indian Scholarship
For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The DAR American Indian Scholarship provides $4,000 for Native American students with financial need and a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
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Minnesota State High School League Triple "A" Scholarship
Minnesota • Freshmen
The Minnesota State High School League offers the Triple 'A' Scholarship for seniors with a 3.0 GPA and participation in sports and arts.
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Goldmark Scholarship
Washington • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Goldmark Scholarship offers $2,500 to Washington students studying in Nantes, France. Apply to strengthen Seattle-Nantes ties!
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Mark Sherman Law Juvenile Justice Scholarship
Law • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Mark Sherman Law Juvenile Justice Scholarship offers $1,000 to college students or GED holders with a 3.0 GPA interested in juvenile justice.
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DAR–Lena Ferguson Scholarship
Washington • Maryland • Virginia • Nursing • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The DAR–Lena Ferguson Scholarship awards $5,000 to eligible nursing students from DC, MD, or VA with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.
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American History Scholarship
History • American Studies • Freshmen
The American History Scholarship offers $2,000 for high school seniors pursuing degrees in American History or Government. Apply now!
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Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship
Freshmen
The Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship awards $1,500 to a high school senior sharing their impact on rescue animals.
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TCU Scholarship
For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
TCU Scholarship offers up to $18,000 annually for tribal college students with a 2.00 GPA. Apply now for funding opportunities!
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Imagine Cup Games Competition
Game Design • Technology • IT/Information Technology • High school • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Join the Imagine Cup Games Competition for a chance to win $50,000 by creating innovative games on Windows platforms.
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John Lennon Scholarship
Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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Anne Trevarthen Memorial Scholarship
Virginia • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen
The Anne Trevarthen Memorial Scholarship supports high school seniors attending William and Mary, focusing on American Indian culture and diversity.
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The Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship
California • Horticulture • Freshmen
The Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship offers $250+ for CA high school seniors pursuing horticulture in college.
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Student Essay Contest
Mathematics • For Women • Seniors • High school • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Essay contest for female students to honor women's contributions in math. Win $250+ by interviewing a woman in the field.
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Palm Health Foundation Scholarship
Palm Beach County • Broward County • Martin County • Florida • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Social Work • Mental Health • Graduate Students • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Palm Health Foundation offers $2,500 scholarships for nursing, social work, psychology, or behavioral health students in select Florida counties.
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Hope for Healing Scholarship
Military • Counseling • Mental Health • Psychology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Annual $5,000 Hope for Healing Scholarship for students in addiction and mental health. Open to veterans, minorities, and disabled individuals.
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Sister-To-Sister Scholarship: Frazier Continuing Education
For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Sister-To-Sister Scholarship offers $1,000 for mature African American women returning to education after personal challenges.
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Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • Community Service • High school • Freshmen
The Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship offers $1,000 to African American undergraduates with a 2.75 GPA and community involvement.
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Prem Jain Scholarship
Civil Engineering • Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Prem Jain Scholarship offers $5,000 for B.S. or Engineering students in HVAC&R, requiring a 3.0 GPA and personal statement.
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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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