College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 08, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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David Gibson Memorial Scholarship
Park County • Montana • Freshmen
The David Gibson Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to Park County high school graduates pursuing further education.
Deadline:
April 16, 2025
ABC Home Medical Supply Education Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The ABC Home Medical Supply Education Scholarship awards $1,000 to high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing education.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Abbott and Fenner Scholarship awards $1,000 to high school and college students through an essay application.
Deadline:
June 10, 2025
BigSun Scholarship
Athletic • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The BigSun Scholarship offers $500 to all student-athletes. Open to high school seniors and college students. Apply via email.
Deadline:
June 19, 2025
Sutliff & Stout Law School Scholarship Contest
Law • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Enter the Sutliff & Stout Law School Scholarship Contest for a chance to win a $1,500 award by writing an essay on your law aspirations.
Deadline:
July 25, 2025
Sutliff and Stout Diversity in Law Scholarship
Legal • Law • 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
Sutliff & Stout offers a $1,500 scholarship for an essay on distracted driving habits and solutions. Open to high school and college students.
Deadline:
July 25, 2025
Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Law • Legal • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers P.C. offers a $500 scholarship for essays from undergraduate and law students. Apply now!
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
Sports Gear Swag Scholarship
Athletic • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
ISC2 Women's Cybersecurity Scholarships
Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
ISC2 Women's Cybersecurity Scholarships provide $1,000 to $5,000 for women pursuing cybersecurity degrees. Minimum GPA of 3.3 required.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Student Ethics Scholarship
Connecticut • Freshmen
Apply for BBB's $2,500 Student Ethics Scholarship for CT high school seniors demonstrating ethics, leadership, and community service.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Oportun Scholarship Program
Harris County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Oportun Scholarship Program offers $2,000 awards to California students based on academics, leadership, and personal circumstances.
Deadline:
March 20, 2025
Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship
For students with disabilities • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Arts For Life Award
Florida • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Music • Freshmen
The Arts For Life Award offers $1,000 to Florida seniors excelling in the arts. Apply with an essay and portfolio.
Deadline:
February 11, 2025
Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarships
Oklahoma County • Oklahoma • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Oklahoma City Community Foundation offers $3.9M+ in scholarships annually with a single application for local students. Awards up to $20K.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County Scholarships
Delaware County • Indiana • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Explore scholarships from The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County for students pursuing education. Awards start at $3,000.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
UMSA Foundation Scholarship
Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • IT/Information Technology • Finance • Business (MBA) • Cybersecurity • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
UMSA Foundation Scholarship offers $3,000 and $1,000 awards for students in specific fields. Eligibility: residents of five Midwest states.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Out for Education Scholarship
Harris County • Fort Bend County • Montgomery County • Galveston County • Brazoria County • Waller County • Chambers County • Austin County • Texas • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Out for Education Scholarship offers $1,000 to $10,000 for LGBTQ+ students from Houston-area schools with a 2.75 GPA.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
The OSEA Vocational Grant
Freshmen
The OSEA Vocational Grant provides $2,000 grants for students in vocational or technical 2-year programs.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Jared Ethan Trueba Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico • High school • Freshmen
The Jared Ethan Trueba Memorial Scholarship awards 3 $1,000 scholarships to New Mexico high school students through an essay application.
Deadline:
April 2, 2025
The PMF Scholarship for Healthcare and First Responders
Florida • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Nursing • Healthcare-Related • Law Enforcement • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The PMF Scholarship offers $1,000 to South Florida students pursuing healthcare or first responder careers. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
Schwarzkopf Professional Shaping Futures
Cosmetology/Beauty • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
Schwarzkopf Professional Shaping Futures offers $2,000 awards for US cosmetology students with financial need. Apply with a recommendation letter.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
ABC Home Medical Supply Adaptive Sports Scholarship
Athletic • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
ABC Home Medical Supply offers a $1,000 Adaptive Sports Scholarship for individuals demonstrating sportsmanship and leadership in adaptive sports.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship
Illinois • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Win up to $2,500 with the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship for culinary and hospitality students.
Deadline:
May 7, 2025
Freedom for Disabled Students Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Mississippi • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Freedom for Disabled Students Scholarship awards $500 to Mississippi students with disabilities. Apply by sharing your story.
Deadline:
July 2, 2025
William Male Foundation Scholarship
San Diego County • California • Arts • Film • Fashion • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The William Male Foundation Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for artists in San Diego pursuing formal arts training.
Deadline:
December 31, 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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