College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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SWE Emerging First Year Scholars
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Freshmen
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship
Biology • Chemistry • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers scholarships up to $10,000 for biology and life science students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Ann Ward Fine Arts Scholarship
Bartholomew County • Indiana • Studio Arts • Freshmen
The Ann Ward Fine Arts Scholarship offers $5,000 to Bartholomew County seniors pursuing fine arts at accredited colleges.
Deadline Passed
Barbara W. Stewart Scholarship
Bartholomew County • Decatur County • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Barbara W. Stewart Scholarship offers $1,000 to $3,000 for Bartholomew or Decatur county residents pursuing higher education.
Deadline Passed
Virginia Leyda Roberts Nursing Scholarship
Colorado • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Virginia Leyda Roberts Nursing Scholarship offers $1,500+ to Colorado nursing students. Must be a U.S. citizen and enrolled in nursing school.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
The Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program
California • Freshmen
The Reagan Scholars Program awards $50,000 in scholarships to Ventura County seniors with leadership skills and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
California • Medicine • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative offers $6,000 to California students for LGBT community service. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
The Public Education Foundation Scholarships
Nevada • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Alberta Blue Cross Scholarships for Aboriginal Students
Foreign Country • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen
Alberta Blue Cross offers scholarships up to $1,500 for Indigenous students entering post-secondary education, based on community involvement.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
NCSA Annual Scholarship
Service • North Carolina • Criminal Justice • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
NCSA Annual Scholarship offers $2,000 for NC students in criminal justice or dependents of law enforcement pursuing careers in law enforcement.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Bart Marantz Legacy Scholarship
Music • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Bart Marantz Legacy Scholarship provides $2,500 per semester for music students with a 2.5 GPA and community service commitment.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Grossman Scholarship
Colorado • Conservation • Environmental Science • Natural Resources Management • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Grossman Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for Colorado residents pursuing environmental education. Two recommendation letters required.
Deadline:
February 2, 2025
Redwood Foundation for Education Scholarships
Josephine County • Oregon • Freshmen
Redwood Foundation offers 200 scholarships of $2,500 each for Josephine County high school seniors. Apply with one form and required documents.
Deadline:
February 7, 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
Irene S. Wischer Education Foundation Scholarship
Texas • For Christian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Irene S. Wischer Scholarship offers up to $11,000 for Texas residents with financial need and a 3.2 GPA. Christian applicants preferred.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Golden LEAF Scholarship
Alamance County • Alexander County • Alleghany County • Anson County • Ashe County • Avery County • Beaufort County • Bertie County • Bladen County • Burke County • Caldwell County • Camden County • Caswell County • Catawba County • Cherokee County • Chowan County • Clay County • Cleveland County • Columbus County • Craven County • Cumberland County • Dare County • Davidson County • Davie County • Duplin County • Edgecombe County • Franklin County • Gaston County • Gates County • Graham County • Granville County • Greene County • Halifax County • Harnett County • Hertford County • Hoke County • Hyde County • Jackson County • Jones County • Lee County • Lenoir County • Macon County • Madison County • Martin County • McDowell County • Mitchell County • Montgomery County • Nash County • Northampton County • Onslow County • Pamlico County • Pasquotank County • Perquimans County • Person County • Pitt County • Polk County • Randolph County • Richmond County • Robeson County • Rockingham County • Rowan County • Rutherford County • Sampson County • Scotland County • Stanly County • Stokes County • Surry County • Swain County • Transylvania County • Tyrrell County • Vance County • Warren County • Washington County • Wayne County • Wilkes County • Wilson County • Yadkin County • Yancey County • North Carolina • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Golden LEAF Scholarship offers up to $14,000 for NC high school seniors and community college transfers from rural counties.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Wyoming Community Foundation's scholarships
Wyoming • Freshmen
Wyoming Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for students based on merit, need, or activities. High local win rates!
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
ATLAS Fellow Scholarship Program
Chicago • New York • Teton County • Illinois • Wyoming • 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 • Freshmen
The ATLAS Fellow Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for high school seniors in select cities pursuing financial services careers.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
The JBL Scholarship
Delaware • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Maryland • Test Scores • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The JBL Scholarship offers $250 to Delaware seniors with a 3.0 GPA or 1150 SAT score. Apply with an essay, form, transcripts, and headshot.
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
BAFTX Undergraduate Award
Texas • Engineering • Science • Technology • Mathematics • STEM • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school • Freshmen
The BAFTX Undergraduate Award offers $1,500 for Texas residents in STEM majors with a 3.25 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Montana Community Foundation's Scholarships
Beaverhead County • Big Horn County • Blaine County • Broadwater County • Carbon County • Carter County • Chouteau County • Cascade County • Custer County • Daniels County • Dawson County • Deer Lodge County • Fallon County • Fergus County • Flathead County • Gallatin County • Garfield County • Glacier County • Golden Valley County • Granite County • Hill County • Jefferson County • Judith Basin County • Lake County • Lewis and Clark County • Liberty County • Lincoln County • McCone County • Madison County • Meagher County • Mineral County • Missoula County • Musselshell County • Park County • Petroleum County • Phillips County • Pondera County • Powder River County • Powell County • Prairie County • Ravalli County • Richland County • Roosevelt County • Rosebud County • Sanders County • Sheridan County • Silver Bow County • Stillwater County • Sweet Grass County • Teton County • Toole County • Treasure County • Valley County • Wheatland County • Wibaux County • Yellowstone County • Montana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
Massachusetts • Connecticut • New Hampshire • Maine • Vermont • Rhode Island • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • High school
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship offers up to $17,000 for full-time New England students with a FAFSA SAI of $13,000 or less.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Eleanor Bindrum Scholarship Fund (District 5 Charitable Trust)
Florida • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Bridge to Career Program
North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Bridge to Career Program provides $500 to 30 eligible students at 58 NC Community Colleges. Inquire locally for details.
Deadline:
June 30, 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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