College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 01, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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Ancestor Oak Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Public Policy & Administration • Social Work • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • 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 Ancestor Oak Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students of color facing family rejection, offering an average award of $6,700.
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New Mexico Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Scholarships
Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
NMAND offers $1,000 scholarships for undergraduate and graduate dietetics students in New Mexico. Apply now!
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Student Scholarship
Alaska • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Student Scholarships support music education with a $500 award. Application requires an essay and recommendation letters.
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Florida Tax Credit Scholarship/ Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FTC/FES-EO)
Florida • Family • High school • Freshmen
The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship offers up to $9,771 for eligible families, prioritizing low-income and special circumstances.
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Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship
New Jersey • For Women • Freshmen
The Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for New Jersey female high school seniors with leadership qualities.
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The HEEF Scholarship Program
Orange County • California • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen
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Google-SVA Scholarship
Military • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Google SVA Scholarship awards $10,000 to student veterans in tech fields for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Hamilton Community Foundation Scholarships (OH)
Butler County • Hamilton County • Ohio • Criminal Justice • Law • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Hamilton Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students in Ohio based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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The Bob Hoskins and Sandy McDougald Scholarship
Palm Beach County • Broward County • Okeechobee County • Martin County • St. Lucie County • Indian River County • Florida • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Horticulture • Natural Resources Management • Agriculture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bob Hoskins and Sandy McDougald Scholarship awards $1,500 to students in horticulture programs in select Florida counties.
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Arts Scholarship
Orange County • California • Music • Arts • Graphic Design • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Hispanic Education Endowment Fund offers $283,000 in scholarships for Orange County students, averaging $4,000 each.
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Architecture and Engineering Scholarship
Orange County • California • Architecture • Engineering • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Architecture and Engineering Scholarship offers $4,000 for students with a 3.5 GPA in accredited programs.
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Minority Natural Resource Scholarship
Missouri • Natural Resources Management • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Minority Natural Resource Scholarship offers $1,000 to minority students in Missouri pursuing natural resource management degrees.
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The ATIA Foundation Student Scholarship
Alaska • Marketing • Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The ATIA Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for Alaskan students in travel and tourism education.
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Wharton County Community Foundation's scholarships
Wharton County • Texas • Freshmen
Wharton County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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Jean Paul Ohadi Scholarship
Illinois • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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Greater Pike Community Foundation's scholarships
Philadelphia • Hawley • Newton • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
Greater Pike Community Foundation offers $54,208 in scholarships annually for local seniors. High chances to win! Apply now.
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Piqua Community Foundation's scholarships
Philo • Ohio • Freshmen
Piqua Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,500 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
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William J. Fultz Communications and Marketing Scholarship
Iowa • Communications • Public Relations • Marketing • High school • Freshmen
The William J. Fultz Scholarship offers $1,000 to Iowa high school seniors majoring in communications, public relations, or marketing.
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The Jockey Club Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jockey Club Scholarship offers $15,000 for students pursuing careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Apply now!
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Giving Back to the Community Scholarship
Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Giving Back to the Community Scholarship offers $1,000 for US students with a 3.0 GPA who write an essay on community service.
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James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
The James Beard Foundation Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for culinary students pursuing education at accredited institutions.
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Study.com Scholarship for Military Spouses and Children
Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Study.com offers a $1,000 scholarship for military spouses and children pursuing higher education. Apply now!
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship
North Carolina • Freshmen
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship offers $250 to NC high school seniors with a 2.5 GPA or higher planning to attend college.
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Mary Gunther Memorial Scholarship
Engineering • Environmental Engineering • For Women • Freshmen
The Mary Gunther Memorial Scholarship offers $7,000 for female engineering freshmen with a 3.5 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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Broomfield Community Foundation's scholarships
Broomfield • Colorado • Freshmen
Broomfield Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Average award: $2,000.
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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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