College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 08, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter WTS Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship
Texas • Transportation/Logistics • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The WTS Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship offers $2,500 to women in Texas studying transportation with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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Madelyn Grace Shoales "Trainer Maddy" Memorial Scholarship Fund for Athletic Training
Texas • Athletic • High school • Freshmen
The Trainer Maddy Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to Georgetown High School seniors who are student athletic trainers with financial need.
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Palo Verde High School Principals Scholarship
Nevada • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen
Palo Verde High School offers a $2,000 scholarship for seniors with a 3.5+ GPA in Clark County, NV. Requires essay and recommendation.
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Ned Snead Memorial Scholarship Funds
Texas • Law • Engineering • For Women • Freshmen • High school
Ned Snead Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 for female seniors pursuing engineering or pre-law with a 2.5 GPA and specific qualifications.
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The New Leader Scholarship
California • Social Sciences • Public Policy & Administration • Social Work • Law • Healthcare-Related • Business Administration • Healthcare Administrative • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The New Leader Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for Bay Area public university students in select majors with a 3.5 GPA.
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Future Superstars Scholarship
California • High school • Freshmen
The Future Superstars Scholarship offers up to $3,500 for Bay Area high school juniors and seniors nominated by trusted adults.
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The Harold and Sally Mitchell Scholarship-Bellows Falls/Springfield
Vermont • Business Administration • Business (MBA) • High school • Freshmen
The Harold and Sally Mitchell Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for high school seniors pursuing vocational or technical degrees.
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BNSF Railway Foundation Scholarship
Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
BNSF Railway Foundation Scholarship offers up to $2,125 for Tarrant County undergraduates in business or finance with financial need.
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Grand Isle County Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship
Vermont • Community Service • High school • Freshmen
The Grand Isle County VFW Scholarship offers $2,000 for high school seniors pursuing higher education with financial need.
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Teacher Education Scholarship
Alabama • Climate Sciences • Science • Environmental Science • Mathematics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Aerospace • Meteorology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Teacher Education Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for full-time students pursuing teaching in pre-college settings with a 3.0 GPA.
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Connie & Robert T. Gunter Scholarship
Georgia • Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Connie & Robert T. Gunter Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for undergraduates in manufacturing engineering with a 3.0 GPA.
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Georgetown Promise Scholarship
Texas • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Georgetown Promise Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for Black/African-American or Latinx first-year students in Georgetown, TX.
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Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship
Military • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship offers $2,500 to college students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay to win one of ten awards.
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SEH Pathway to STEM Scholarship Program
Colorado • Minnesota • Indiana • South Dakota • Wisconsin • STEM • Geological & Earth Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Meteorology • Computer Science • Technology • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Materials Science • Industrial Engineering • Construction Engineering • Computer Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Aerospace • Electrical Engineering • Mathematics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The SEH Pathway to STEM Scholarship offers $3,000 annually for students pursuing STEM degrees at select colleges in five states.
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Rise Scholarship
Pennsylvania • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The RISE Scholarship provides up to $4,000 for Philadelphia students pursuing degrees, requiring financial need and financial literacy units.
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Alliance Medical Education Scholarship (AMES)
Pennsylvania • Medicine • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AMES offers $2,500 scholarships to full-time PA medical students who are U.S. citizens and members of medical societies.
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Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Communications • English • Literature • Journalism • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for students in Journalism, English Writing, or Communication from the Pittsburgh area.
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Sacks For CF Scholarship
Seniors • Graduate Students • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen
The Sacks for CF Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to students with cystic fibrosis who excel in therapy adherence and academics.
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PGMS® Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Horticulture • Sophomores • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors
Apply for the PGMS® Scholarship for horticulture students. Requires transcript, cover letter, and references. Award: $250+.
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AQHF Youth Scholarship
Freshmen
The AQHF Youth Scholarship offers $1,500 to high school seniors with leadership potential and a passion for American Quarter Horses.
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Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Leaders Save Lives Scholarship offers $1,000 to $2,500 for students hosting blood drives with the American Red Cross. Apply now!
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CAP Academic Scholarships
Freshmen • High school
CAP Academic Scholarships support cadets in post-secondary education with awards up to $2,500. Apply with acceptance proof and recommendations.
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Louisiana CPA Education Foundation Scholarships
Louisiana • Accounting • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Louisiana CPA Education Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,500 for accounting students with a 3.0 GPA in Louisiana colleges.
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NEWH Vancouver Region Scholarship
Foreign Country • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The NEWH Vancouver Region Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for students in hospitality-related fields with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
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Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship
Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
NHA Scholarship Fund offers up to $5000 for students with NHA membership or active duty helicopter affiliation. Apply now!
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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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