College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 08, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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Elaine Gelman Scholarship
Medicine • Nursing • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Elaine Gelman Scholarship awards $1,300 to NAPNAP members in pediatric-focused graduate programs with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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General Fund Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students
The General Fund Scholarship offers $2,000 to licensed radio amateurs pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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The David C. Lizárraga Fellowship
California • Business (MBA) • Engineering • Business Administration • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The David C. Lizárraga Fellowship offers $1,500 to first-gen college students in Business or Engineering from underserved LA communities.
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Two Ten Scholarships
Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen
Two Ten Scholarships provide up to $4,000 for students with footwear industry experience or their dependent children.
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IALEIA Education Scholarship
Mathematics • Criminal Justice • STEM • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
IALEIA Education Scholarship offers $1,500 to members and their families enrolled in accredited institutions. Apply with a 1,500-2,000 word essay.
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NLC Award
Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
The NLC Award offers $1,500 to NSCS members with a GPA of 3.0+ for essay or video submissions.
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SME Directors Scholarship
Engineering • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The SME Directors Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for full-time manufacturing students with a 3.5 GPA and leadership skills.
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The Bellevue Chapter P-FLAG Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Washington • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For students of color • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Freshmen
The Bellevue Chapter P-FLAG Scholarship offers $250 to East King County seniors promoting LGBTQ leadership. Apply with three essays.
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NHSSS-DECA Scholarship
Marketing • Finance • Hospitality • Business Administration • High school • Freshmen
The NHSSS-DECA Scholarship awards $1,000 to 3 high school juniors and seniors who are DECA member.
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Soaring Heart Scholarship
Idaho • Washington • Alaska • Montana • Oregon • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Soaring Heart Scholarship aids students in the Pacific Northwest providing support for trauma and grief. Apply with three essays for $250.
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Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Scholarship
Georgia • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Chemistry • Business Administration • Management • Accounting • Finance • Communications • Animal-Related • Agriculture • High school • Freshmen
Three $1,000 scholarships for southwest Georgia high school seniors pursuing agriculture and related fields. Apply with essay and recommendations.
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Shirley and Kenneth Smith Memorial Visual Art College Scholarship
Iowa • Arts • Studio Arts • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • High school
The Shirley and Kenneth Smith Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for art students in Polk County. Apply with a statement and recommendations.
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The Mary Lou Marks Smith Scholarship
Maine • Horticulture • Agricultural Science • Conservation • Environmental Science • Urban Design • Marine Biology/Sciences • Animal Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Mary Lou Marks Smith Scholarship offers $1,000 to Maine community college students majoring in horticulture or floral design.
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Undergraduate Student Paper Award
New York • Social Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Undergraduate students in CUNY/SUNY can win a $250 award for the best paper on LGBTQ+ experiences. Apply now!
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Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Scholarship Program
California • Utah • STEM • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Technology • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Cybersecurity • Energy • High school • Freshmen
Edwards Lifesciences offers a $2,500 scholarship for high school seniors in STEM fields from select regions. Apply now!
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VSAC-Freeman Scholarship
Vermont • High school • Freshmen
The VSAC-Freeman Scholarship offers $1,000 for first-generation college students in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Apply now!
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The Whelan Foundation Scholarship Program
New York • Education • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
The Whelan Foundation offers a $20,000 scholarship for Long Island seniors pursuing degrees in Special Education and related fields.
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Mark G. Noller Scholarship
Kansas • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Mark G. Noller Scholarship supports LGBTQIA+ students at the University of Kansas with academic merit and financial need.
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Bay Area All-Star Scholarship
California • High school • Freshmen
The Bay Area All-Star Scholarship offers $5,000 to college-bound seniors with leadership qualities and a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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American Indian Endowed Scholarship
Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The American Indian Endowed Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for students with ties to Washington State tribes. Apply now!
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Your Future Is Now Scholarship
Music • Business Administration • Marketing • Communications • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Your Future Is Now Scholarship awards $10,000 to HBCU students pursuing degrees in music or business-related fields.
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PG&E Asian Employee Resource Group
California • 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 • Business (MBA) • Energy • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PG&E offers scholarships up to $3,000 for California students with a 3.0 GPA. Open to high school seniors and undergraduates.
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Varian Radiation Therapy Advancement Scholarship
Medicine • Healthcare-Related • Health/Medical Technology • Juniors • Freshmen • Graduate Students • Sophomores
The Varian Radiation Therapy Scholarship offers $4,250 for radiation therapists and technologists with financial need and achievements.
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Elekta Radiation Therapy Scholarship
Health/Medical Technology • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Freshmen
Elekta offers a $5,000 scholarship for ASRT members pursuing radiation therapy programs, requiring financial need and a recommendation letter.
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NGAA Scholarship
Military • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen
The NGAA Scholarship offers $750 to Arkansas National Guard members and their dependents. Apply with an essay.
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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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