College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 09, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Scholarships – Hampshire
Hampshire County • Freshmen
Eastern WV Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for Hampshire county students. High chances to win!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships
Kent County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grand Rapids Community Foundation offers 400+ scholarships averaging $1,500 for Kent County students pursuing college or technical careers.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Northshore Community Foundation Scholarships
Eden Isle • Washington • Louisiana • Freshmen
Northshore Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Roger Gregory Jr. and Emma E. Gregory Memorial Endowment by St. Peters Parish Church
New Kent County • King William County • Charles County • Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Roger Gregory Jr. and Emma E. Gregory Memorial Endowment offers $2,000 for college students in agriculture, forestry, or environmental science.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Create a Greeting Card Scholarship
Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates
Apply for the $10,000 Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship by submitting original artwork for a greeting card. Open to students 14+.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Community Foundation of Dunn County Scholarships
Dunn County • Wisconsin • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Dunn County offers scholarships up to $2,000 for high school seniors based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Wapakoneta • Ohio • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation offers $223,250 in scholarships for local students. One application for 150 opportunities available.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Edgar County Community Foundation Scholarships
Edgar County • Illinois • Freshmen
Edgar County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $4,800 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
George E. Allen Academic Scholarship
Virginia • Freshmen
The George E. Allen Academic Scholarship offers $2,000 to Virginia high school seniors pursuing advanced education in various fields.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Rama Scholarships for the American Dream
Hospitality • For Native American / American Indian students • For Asian students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
Rama Scholarships support hospitality management students with a minimum GPA of 2.5, prioritizing Asian or Indian descent applicants.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine Scholarships
Muscatine County • Louisa County • Iowa • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
GEICC Scholarship
Georgia • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen
The GEICC Scholarship provides five $1,000 awards for Georgia seniors pursuing STEM with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 9, 2025
Kenosha Community Foundation's scholarships
Kenosha County • Wisconsin • Freshmen
Kenosha Community Foundation offers $87,000+ in scholarships for local students. Apply now for a chance to win up to $7,500!
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
AHB Foundation Scholarship
Alabama • Construction • Management • Carpentry/Masonry • Electrical/Electronics • Architecture • Civil Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AHB Foundation Scholarship supports Alabama residents pursuing education in residential building trades. Apply now for $250+!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
PNACAC Student Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
PNACAC Student Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors and college students in the Pacific Northwest with a 3.0 GPA. Apply via video.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Community Foundation of West Texas Scholarships
Lubbock County • Lynn County • Garza County • Hale County • Yoakum County • Terry County • Swisher County • Gaines County • Scurry County • Floyd County • Parmer County • Dickens County • Motley County • Dawson County • Crosby County • Cochran County • Lamb County • Castro County • Briscoe County • King County • Kent County • Borden County • Bailey County • Hockley County • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of West Texas awards over $355,825 in scholarships annually to local students. Apply now for a chance to win!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation Scholarships
Niles • Buchanan • Berrien County • Cass County • Michigan • Freshmen
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation offers $500-$15,000 scholarships for South Berrien and Cass County students. Apply with one application.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship awards $1,500 to students from single-parent or blended families with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
SDEF STEM Scholarship
San Diego County • California • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen
The SDEF STEM Scholarship provides $2,500 to San Diego high school seniors pursuing college in STEM fields.
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
Minot Area Community Foundation's scholarships
Minot • North Dakota • Freshmen
Minot Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Scholarships
Pittsburg • Frontenac • Girard • Wilson County • Neosho County • Montgomery County • Labette County • Elk County • Crawford County • Cherokee County • Chautauqua County • Cowley County • Kansas • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Driver Education Initiative Award (Round 1)
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Win a $500 Driver Education Initiative Award by submitting an essay on safe driving. Open to high school and college students.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Wichita Foundation Scholarships
Garden Plain • Mulvane • Derby • Sedgwick • Sterling • Wichita County • Sedgwick County • Kansas • Freshmen
Wichita Community Foundation offers up to $5,000 scholarships for south-central Kansas students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Pat Napolitano Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Technicians
Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Pat Napolitano Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 to students pursuing Aviation Technician Certification.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
SWE Golden Gate Section scholarships
San Mateo County • San Francisco County • Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Lake County • Mendocino County • Napa County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Engineering • Computer Science • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
SWE Golden Gate Section offers scholarships up to $2,000 for women and underrepresented genders pursuing engineering or computer science.
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
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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