College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 02, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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Alan D. Waggoner Sonographer Student Scholarship Award
Medicine • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Alan D. Waggoner Scholarship offers $1,000 to passionate sonographer students in CAAHEP programs, nominated by their directors.
Deadline:
November 15, 2025
MAFCS Scholarship for Specialization in Family and Consumer Sciences
Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Fashion • Economics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
MAFCS offers scholarships up to $1,000 for AAFCS/MAFCS members studying Family and Consumer Sciences.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
TrigStar Scholarship
Nevada • Civil Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mechanical • Construction Engineering • Construction • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
TrigStar Scholarship offers $1,000 to Nevada students in Land Surveying/Geomatics who participated in a Trig-Star competition.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
James Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
For students with disabilities • New Mexico • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The James Hamilton Memorial Scholarship aids New Mexico residents with hemophilia in pursuing college education, offering $250.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Adult Skills Education Award
Age • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Adult Skills Education Award offers $1,000 for Imagine America ASEP students. Requires essay and recommendations to apply.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
PinkRose Foundation Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The PinkRose Foundation Scholarship provides up to $1,000 for U.S. residents under 25 who lost a parent to breast cancer.
Deadline:
October 31, 2025
SmarterCollege Scholarship
Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The SmarterCollege Scholarship offers $2,000 to US residents 17+ with a simple application form.
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Return 2 College Scholarship
Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen
The Return 2 College Scholarship offers $1,000 to U.S. students aged 17+ with a simple essay requirement.
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CareerFitter Scholarship
Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The CareerFitter Scholarship awards $1,000 to students with a 2.4 GPA or higher. Open to all students, including undocumented.
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$2,025 New Year, New Opportunity Scholarship
Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the $2,025 New Year, New Opportunity Scholarship by answering a short form. Open to U.S. residents aged 13+.
Deadline Passed
SteadyFoot Annual Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
SteadyFoot offers a $1,000 annual scholarship for students. Write a 500-1000 word essay on running to apply. International students welcome!
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Advocates Law Scholarship
Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Advocates Law Scholarship offers $1,000 to students for a 300-500 word essay. Open to current and prospective college students.
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I Have a Dream Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The I Have a Dream Scholarship offers $1,500 to a U.S. resident aged 14+ to support their educational aspirations.
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$2,000 Winter Wonderland Scholarship
Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the $2,000 Winter Wonderland Scholarship by answering one question about the holidays. Open to U.S. residents aged 13+.
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Sales Training and Development's Scholarship
Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
Annual $1,000 Sales Training and Development Scholarship for business students. Essay required. Open to high school seniors and college students.
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The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Mensa Foundation offers scholarships for U.S. citizens and residents enrolled in accredited colleges, starting at $250.
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Dwight "The Professor" Baldwin Scholarship
For students with disabilities • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dwight Baldwin Scholarship awards $500 to students with disabilities. Applicants must submit an essay to apply.
Deadline Passed
Derby Community Foundation Scholarships
Derby • Kansas • High school • Freshmen
Derby Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $7,500 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
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Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholarship
For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Freshmen
The APIA Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for eligible Asian and Pacific Islander students in the U.S. with a minimum 2.7 GPA.
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AmericanMuscle Student Scholarship (Fall)
Automotive • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the $2,500 AmericanMuscle Student Scholarship for automotive students. Submit an essay to qualify.
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Scholarship for Black Students
For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Study.com Scholarship offers $2,000 for Black students pursuing an undergraduate degree. Apply online with a personal statement.
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Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship
North Carolina • Freshmen
The Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for NC high school seniors entering postsecondary programs.
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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
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
The Jackie Robinson Foundation offers up to $30,000 scholarships for minority high school seniors with leadership and community service dedication.
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Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • 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 • Food & Nutrition • 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 Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ STEM students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.
Deadline Passed
The Balanced Man Scholarship
Florida • For Men • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Balanced Man Scholarship offers $10,000 to male students with a 3.2 GPA at the University of Florida.
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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.
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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