College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 11, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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Edward S. Roth Scholarship
Manufacturing/Production • Engineering • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • High school • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Edward S. Roth Scholarship offers $1,000 to eligible manufacturing engineering students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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Reach for the Stars Scholarship
Vermont • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Reach for the Stars Scholarship offers $500 to first-generation Vermont high school seniors planning to attend college in-state.
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FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • North Carolina • Oklahoma • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Mechanical • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Biology • Computer Science • Conservation • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Horticulture • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Marketing • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship offers $2,500 to college students in select AFNR Pathways with a 3.0 GPA.
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Betty Lou And George Rutledge Future Educators Of America Scholarship
Mississippi • Education • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Betty Lou And George Rutledge Scholarship supports future educators in Mississippi with a $250+ award for students with a 3.0 GPA.
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PG&E Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Network Group
California • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PG&E offers scholarships up to $2,000 for California students, encouraging STEM majors. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.
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Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships offer up to $10,000 for full-time students with a GPA of 3.0+, pursuing a BS or Engineering degree.
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Rising Explorer Grant
Animal Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Climate Sciences • Meteorology • Agricultural Science • Environmental Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Rising Explorer Grant offers $1,500 for high school and college students' scientific exploration projects.
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Robert B. Oliver Scholarship
Materials Science • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Robert B. Oliver Scholarship offers $2,500 for outstanding NDT research papers from enrolled students in relevant programs.
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Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship
Hawaii • Freshmen
The Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to high school seniors for college.
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow (SURF) Individual Awards
Healthcare-Related • Pharmacy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Biology • Chemistry • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
SURF Individual Awards provide $4,600 for undergraduates in pharmacology research, encouraging diverse applicants.
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K2Teo Martin J. Green Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Graduate Students • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
The K2Teo Martin J. Green Sr. Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to licensed radio amateurs pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies.
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Peter Gili Scholarship Award
For students with disabilities • Nursing • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Peter Gili Scholarship offers $500 to full-time nursing students with disabilities. Apply with recommendations and an essay.
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Seldovia Native Association Achievement Scholarships
For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
Seldovia Native Association offers scholarships for Alaska Natives and descendants. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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Bruce and Evelyn Bowman Endowed Scholarship
Hawaii • Freshmen
The Bruce and Evelyn Bowman Scholarship awards $1,000 to Hawaii seniors with a pest management parent, requiring a 3.5 GPA and application materials.
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MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship offers $10,000 and $2,000 awards for international and DACA students. Essay required to apply.
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Injury Scholarship
Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Injury Scholarship offers $1,000 to injured students pursuing higher education. Apply by Feb 9, 2024, for Spring 24.
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Dimon A. Williams Memorial Scholarship
Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • High school • Freshmen
The Dimon A. Williams Memorial Scholarship awards $1,050 to students from single-parent families with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required.
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Injury Scholarship
Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Injury Scholarship offers $1,000 to injured students pursuing higher education. Apply by Feb 9, 2024, for Spring 24.
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The Healthy Aging Research Graduate Scholarship
Washington • Healthcare-Related • Nursing • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Healthy Aging Research Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for UW nursing students to pursue healthy aging research projects.
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Jonathan Tang Memorial Scholarship
Freshmen
The Jonathan Tang Memorial Scholarship awards $3,000 to high school seniors with cancer or chronic health experiences. Apply now!
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ENLACE Scholarship
Orange County • California • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
Eisner Foundation Scholarship offers $4,000 for students active in Goals, applicable for fees or tutoring.
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Karl L. Burnell Memorial Scholarship
Healthcare-Related • Medicine • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Karl L. Burnell Memorial Scholarship offers $550 for students with diabetes or researching diabetes. Apply with an impactful essay.
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Columbus Citizens Foundation Scholarships
Medicine • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Columbus Citizens Foundation offers $5,000 scholarships for students with 25% Italian heritage, 3.5 GPA, and financial need.
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Karen Ann MacDonald Gibraltar Secondary School Scholarship
Wisconsin • High school • Freshmen
The Karen Ann MacDonald Scholarship offers $1,000 for Gibraltar Secondary School graduates pursuing further education with a 2.00 GPA.
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Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship offers $1,500 to current FFA members. Apply now to support your agricultural education!
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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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