College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 02, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship
Sports Management • Urban Design • Journalism • Athletic • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in golf-related fields. Apply with three references.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
UNCF King Lab Scholarship
Freshmen
The UNCF King Lab Scholarship offers $6,000 for Wellesley METCO students graduating from Wellesley High School. Apply with GPA 2.5+.
Deadline:
May 20, 2025
Friends of Green Cay Scholarship
Florida • Environmental Science • Freshmen
The Friends of Green Cay offers a $4,000 scholarship for Florida students majoring in environmental sciences. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 27, 2025
DeuceMan Strong Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Michigan • Arts • Freshmen
The DeuceMan Strong Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for Detroit art students with a 3.0 GPA and A-B average in Art classes.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Indiana Garden Club Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Horticulture • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Indiana Garden Club Scholarship awards $500 to eligible students pursuing degrees in agriculture or environmental fields with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
June 14, 2025
Helen Gee Chin Scholarship
Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Helen Gee Chin Scholarship awards up to $3,000 for US citizens studying martial arts with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
Deadline:
June 14, 2025
FIRST x UNCF Scholars Program
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
The FIRST x UNCF Scholars Program offers up to $10,000 in scholarships for FIRST alumni attending U.S. colleges with financial need.
Deadline:
June 22, 2025
Outreach Safe Water Scholarship
Illinois • Natural Resources Management • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Science • Biology • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen • Graduate Students
The Outreach Safe Water Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Illinois students in water-related degree programs. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 29, 2025
Beacon Scholarship for Rural America
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Beacon Scholarship offers $1,000 to low-income rural students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Teacher Education • Teaching • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Food Sciences & Technology • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • STEM • Technology • Transportation/Logistics • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program supports Black high school seniors with financial need, offering awards of $250+ for eligible students.
Deadline:
July 8, 2025
Janice and Paul Keesler Scholarship Fund
New York • Conservation • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen
The Janice and Paul Keesler Scholarship Fund offers $250+ for NY residents pursuing wildlife management degrees. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
September 15, 2025
Chickasaw Nation General Scholarship
For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Chickasaw Nation General Scholarship offers $250+ for Chickasaw students with a 3.0 GPA and 3+ credit hours. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
September 15, 2025
Nursing Scholarship for Single Parents
Florida • Nursing • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Florida's Nursing Scholarship for Single Parents offers 3 $1,000 awards for undergraduate nursing students. Apply with a video submission.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
Lineworker and Technical Education Scholarships
Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarships for students pursuing lineworker and technical careers in high-demand electric utility fields. Award: $2,000.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
Music for All Foundation Scholarship
Music • Education • Freshmen
The Music for All Foundation Scholarship awards $1,000 to music education students with strong musicianship and leadership skills.
Deadline:
October 26, 2025
New Jersey Pest Management Association Pest Professional Stewardship Scholarship
New Jersey • Animal-Related • Animal Sciences • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen
The NJPMA offers a $1,000 scholarship for NJ students entering pest management programs, requiring a family member in the industry.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
Street Tree Seminar Scholarship
California • Horticulture • Natural Resources Management • Conservation • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarships up to $1,500 for Southern California college students in urban forestry and arboriculture. Minimum 12 units required.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
Gunderson Memorial Scholarship
Wisconsin • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Gunderson Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to Wisconsin students in Animal Science or related fields dedicated to the pork industry.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
The Ruth E. & Leon E. Pearson Memorial Scholarship
New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Horticulture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Pearson Memorial Scholarship offers up to $8,000 for horticulture students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at UMass and NHTI.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Jenkins Memorial Scholarship
New York • Freshmen
The Jenkins Memorial Scholarship awards $4,000 to NY high school seniors pursuing a teaching degree at SUNY colleges.
Deadline:
December 15, 2025
CalCPA Scholarship Program
California • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
CalCPA offers scholarships from $500 to $7,500 for students pursuing accounting with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Wilma Sackett Dressel Scholarship
Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Wilma Sackett Dressel Scholarship offers $250+ for Sigma Kappa members in need. Essay and recommendation required.
Deadline:
February 9, 2025
Beta Sigma Scholarship
For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
Beta Sigma Scholarship offers $250+ for Sigma Kappa members with leadership, GPA 2.5+, and financial need. Essay & recommendation required.
Deadline:
February 9, 2025
Cta Scholarship For Dependent Children
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Cta Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for dependent children of CTA members. Requires essay and references.
Deadline:
February 9, 2025
L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarship
Education • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
The L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for SCTA members pursuing public education. Requires essay and references.
Deadline:
February 9, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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