College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 08, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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Loss Control Scholarship
Texas • Freshmen
The Loss Control Scholarship offers $250+ for Texas high school graduates or GED recipients who are children of TEC Loss Control employees.
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Haffizulla Family Scholarship Application
Medicine • Pre-Med • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • For Women • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Haffizulla Family Scholarship offers $1,000 to female medical students focused on disease prevention and wellness. Apply now!
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Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship
High school • Freshmen
Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship for IFBF members' children with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Requires essay and recommendations. Award: $500+.
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Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards
For students with disabilities • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Mary P. Oenslager Awards offer up to $6,000 for blind or visually impaired students with a Learning Ally subscription.
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AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships
Wisconsin • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Iowa • Illinois • Indiana • Missouri • Kansas • Michigan • Ohio • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships offer $250+ for AIST members and dependents attending Midwest universities. Essay required.
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The Cochran Scholarship
Missouri • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
The Cochran Scholarship offers $500 to Missouri NEA Student Members in teacher education programs. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
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Baer Reintegration Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Baer Reintegration Scholarship supports U.S. students with mental health disorders, offering up to $250 for rehabilitation efforts.
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Alexander Christian Foundation Scholarship
Florida • For Christian students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Alexander Christian Foundation Scholarship supports Florida church members pursuing Christian education. Award: $250+. Apply with essay & recommendations.
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Undergraduate Scholarship
Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Technology • Mathematics • Nuclear Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Undergraduate Scholarships for nuclear science students. $2,000 award for juniors/seniors who are ANS members. Essay and recommendation required.
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John And Muriel Landis Scholarship
Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The John And Muriel Landis Scholarship offers $5,000 for students pursuing nuclear science or engineering with financial need.
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Regina B. Shearn Scholarship
Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Regina B. Shearn Scholarship offers $2,000 to Alpha Phi Sigma members based on academics, leadership, and service.
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Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for pediatric cancer survivors under 25. $5,000 award for high school seniors or undergrads with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
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TSCRF scholarship
Texas • Oklahoma • Agriculture • Animal Sciences • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The TSCRF scholarship offers $250+ for Texas or Oklahoma students in agriculture programs, requiring association membership.
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PHD Scholarship
Iowa • Kansas • Missouri • Nebraska • Journalism • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Computer Engineering • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The PHD Scholarship offers $1,000 for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska residents majoring in journalism, computer science, or electrical engineering.
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NextGen Scholarship Fund
Washington • Maryland • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NextGen Scholarship Fund offers $1,000 to international students in DC, MD, or VA with a 3.0 GPA. Apply based on merit and need.
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PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E. Scholarship
New York • Texas • Illinois • 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 • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E. Scholarship offers $25,000 to undergraduates of color pursuing STEM or Business degrees.
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FSMS Geomatics Scholarship
Florida • Geological & Earth Sciences • Civil Engineering • Urban Design • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The FSMS Geomatics Scholarship offers $250+ to students in Surveying or Geomatics programs at Florida universities. Apply now!
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Dorothy Mitstifer Scholarship
Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Dorothy Mitstifer Scholarship awards $500 to KON student members excelling in leadership and service related to their field of study.
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Student Research Grant
Psychology • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Student Research Grant offers $1,500 to psychology students for excellence in military psychology research. Apply now!
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PG&E W-STEM Network Group
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Business (MBA) • Agriculture • Business Administration • Public Policy & Administration • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • IT/Information Technology • STEM • Technology • Freshmen
PG&E W-STEM Network Group offers scholarships up to $5,000 for CA high school seniors in STEM fields with a 3.0 GPA.
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Paul And Helen L. Grauer Scholarship
Kansas • Nebraska • Missouri • Iowa • Communications • Electrical/Electronics • Electrical Engineering • Digital Communications/Media • Technology • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Paul And Helen L. Grauer Scholarship offers a $1,000 award for amateur radio operator students in select Midwestern states.
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Christopher Mark Pitkin Memorial Scholarship
California • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Christopher Mark Pitkin Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1000 for students with bleeding disorders in select California counties.
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Irving W. Cook, WAØCGS, Scholarship
Kansas • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Electrical/Electronics • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
The Irving W. Cook Scholarship offers $1,000 for students in communications or electronics, with preference for Kansas residents.
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LPHA Scholarships
Louisiana • Public Health • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
LPHA offers a $1,000 scholarship for Louisiana public health students. Must be a member or dependent, with a 3.00 GPA.
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Catina Rose Memorial Scholarship
California • Community Service • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
The Catina Rose Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to California crime victims or survivors. Community service and personal statement required.
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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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