College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 02, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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Arizona National Livestock Show Scholarship
Agriculture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarships for undergraduates interested in agriculture, requiring participation in the Arizona National Livestock Show and a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
ALISE Research Grant Competition
Information Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
ALISE Research Grant Competition offers grants up to $5,000 for education-related research in library and information science.
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
NSLS scholarships
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
NSLS scholarships support members' leadership growth and service with awards up to $3,000. Essays and references required to apply.
Deadline:
March 22, 2025
NIADA Regional Scholarships
Maine • Vermont • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Rhode Island • New York • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • Indiana • Ohio • Michigan • Kentucky • Tennessee • North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Florida • Alabama • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Illinois • Iowa • Missouri • Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma • Arkansas • Louisiana • Mississippi • Texas • Washington • Oregon • California • Nevada • Idaho • Montana • Wyoming • Utah • Colorado • Arizona • New Mexico • Alaska • Hawaii • Automotive • High school • Freshmen
NIADA Regional Scholarships offer $250+ for high school seniors in specific US regions pursuing automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 26, 2025
John C. Bajus Scholarship
Conservation • Marine Biology/Sciences • Natural Resources Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The John C. Bajus Scholarship offers $1,000 to MTS members in marine-related fields committed to community service. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
BioClub Student Award
Biology • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The BioClub Student Award offers $250+ to graduating seniors or college students nominated by their biology teacher.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
The Elvina Jane Owen Award
Pennsylvania • Education • For Methodist students • Graduate Students • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen
The Elvina Jane Owen Award offers up to $1,000 for students in the Johnstown District at Allegheny College or UMC graduate education majors.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice
District Of Columbia • For Christian students • Freshmen • High school
The Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship awards $250+ to DC high school seniors active in social justice and Episcopal churches.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
James M. Brahney Scholarship
Graphic Design • Design/Visual Communications • Other Trades/Crafts • Arts Management • Computer Science • Marketing • Business Administration • Management • Industrial Engineering • Freshmen
The James M. Brahney Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for IPMA members and their families pursuing degrees in Graphic Arts and related fields.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Hubert K. and JoAnn Seymour Scholarship
High school • Freshmen
The Hubert K. and JoAnn Seymour Scholarship offers $2,000 for Farmers Union members pursuing higher education. Essay and recommendations needed.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Families Of Freedom Scholarship
Freshmen
The Families of Freedom Scholarship aids dependents of 9/11 victims with awards starting at $250. Essays may be required.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Injection Molding Division Scholarships
Engineering • Chemistry • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Science • Other Trades/Crafts • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Physics • Mechanical Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarships for students in injection molding, offering up to $3,000 for SPE members with relevant experience.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund
Service • Military • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for spouses/children of US Navy Chief Petty Officers. Up to $5,000 for college-bound students. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
USA Hockey High School Player Scholarship
Athletic • Freshmen
USA Hockey offers $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors in registered hockey teams. Apply with recommendations and an essay.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The Esperanza Education Fund
District Of Columbia • Maryland • Virginia • High school • Freshmen
The Esperanza Education Fund offers scholarships up to $20,000 for eligible students from D.C., Maryland, or Virginia.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Milan Getting Scholarship
New Jersey • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Nebraska Actuaries Club Scholarship offers $1,000 to Sokol USA members, renewable for three years with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
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.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Daniel Triano Officiating Scholarship
Athletic • Freshmen
The Daniel Triano Officiating Scholarship offers $1,000 to active USA Hockey officials. Apply with recommendations and an essay.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Military Service Scholarship
Service • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Military Service Scholarship offers $1,000+ to Sigma Chi brothers with military service. Essay and recommendations may be required.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
HEA High School Students Scholarship
Hawaii • Education • Teacher Education • High school • Freshmen
HEA offers $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors enrolling in accredited colleges, prioritizing education majors.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
Nor' Easters Scholarship
Athletic • Freshmen
The Nor' Easters Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors interested in snowmobiling and trail management. Apply with two recommendations.
Deadline:
April 5, 2025
NFPA Scholarships
Family • High school • Freshmen
NFPA offers six $500 scholarships for youth adopted from foster care to pursue higher education. Membership required for application.
Deadline:
April 7, 2025
New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs Scholarship
New York • High school • Freshmen
Annual NYSAAF scholarship for NY residents active in member fairs, pursuing college degrees. Up to $1,000 awarded.
Deadline:
April 12, 2025
Alexander G. Gray, Jr., Scholarship
Massachusetts • Law • Freshmen
The Alexander G. Gray, Jr. Scholarship offers $250+ to 2L/3L law students in Massachusetts who are members of the Mass. LGBTQ Bar.
Deadline:
April 12, 2025
Academic Scholarship Program A
Transportation/Logistics • Travel & Tourism • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Freshmen
NDTA Academic Scholarship Program A supports college students in logistics and transportation with awards starting at $250. GPA 3.0 required.
Deadline:
April 14, 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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