College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 01, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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CSI Executive Search STEM Scholarship
Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • STEM • Mathematics • Science • Technology • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen
The CSI Executive Search STEM Scholarship offers $1,000 for students in STEM with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay.
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Abby's Closet Dreams College Scholarship
Oregon • Washington • For Women • Freshmen
Abby's Closet Dreams College Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for female high school seniors in Oregon and Washington.
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The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven's scholarships (CT)
Madison Center • Milford • New Haven • North Branford • North Haven • Orange • Oxford • Seymour • Shelton • Wallingford • West Haven • Woodbridge • Ansonia • Bethany • Branford • Cheshire • Derby • East Haven • Guilford • Hamden • Madison • Connecticut • Freshmen
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven offers $2,000+ scholarships for local students. High chances of winning! Apply now.
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The Guilford Foundation's scholarships (CT)
Guilford • Connecticut • Freshmen
The Guilford Foundation awards over $65,000 in scholarships to Guilford High School seniors. High chances of winning!
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Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation's scholarships
Chautauqua County • New York • Freshmen
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities.
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Carl T. Anderson Scholarship
Texas • Freshmen
The Carl T. Anderson Scholarship awards $1,000 to Wichita Falls ISD graduates attending TCU with a 3.2 GPA.
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NEAFA Scholarship for Future Agriculturists
New York • Maine • Vermont • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Rhode Island • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Freshmen
The NEAFA Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for high school seniors in the Northeast pursuing agriculture-related majors.
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Ge-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Freshmen
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship awards $40,000 to U.S. high school seniors demonstrating leadership and integrity.
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Mediation & Conversations Scholarship
Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Mediation & Conversations Scholarship offers $1,000 to U.S. students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay!
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Study.com Scholarship for Children of First Responders
Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the $1,000 Study.com Scholarship for children of first responders pursuing higher education. Eligibility: 30 semester hours left.
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Utah Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Scholarship
Athletic • High school • Freshmen
The Utah Football Foundation offers a $2,000 scholarship for high school senior athletes excelling in football and attitude.
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Community College Student Study.com Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the $1,000 Community College Student Study.com Scholarship to fund your degree. Open to all students with 30+ credits left.
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Bennington Community Foundation's scholarships
Bennington • Nebraska • Freshmen
Bennington Community Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
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The Jockey Club Advancement of Women in Racing Scholarship
For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jockey Club offers a $20,000 scholarship for women in racing, focusing on those pursuing careers in the Thoroughbred industry.
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The PNC Foundation Scholarship
New Jersey • Education • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The PNC Foundation Scholarship awards $5,267 to NJ residents in early childhood education with financial need and a 2.5 GPA.
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Larry McDonald Scholarship
Clark County • Oregon • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • English • Foreign Languages • History • Graphic Design • Film • Design/Visual Communications • Literature • Writing • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Architecture • Interior Design • Religious/Theological Studies • 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 Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.
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Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Montana • Social Work • Mental Health • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Art History • Photography • Design/Visual Communications • Film • Graphic Design • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in human services, health sciences, or visual arts with an average award of $6,700.
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Barbara Bailey Scholarship
Washington • For Lesbian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Barbara Bailey Scholarship offers $6,700 to Washington lesbians. Apply by writing three essays.
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Donald O. Coffman Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • 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 • Graduate Students
The Donald O. Coffman Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700. Apply now!
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Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Sisters (APIQS) Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Lesbian students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
APIQS Scholarship supports Asian/Pacific Islander queer women and trans students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.
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All My Relations Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Oregon • Social Work • For Native American / American Indian students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The All My Relations Scholarship supports LGBTQ+/Two Spirit Indigenous students pursuing social justice in Indigenous communities.
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Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen
The Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the Pacific Northwest pursuing a bachelor's degree.
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Dunham-Kerley Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • 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 • Graduate Students
Dunham-Kerley Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students with disabilities or limited resources in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.
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Jessica Dolin Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Clark County • Oregon • 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 • Graduate Students
The Jessica Dolin Memorial Endowment Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, with an average award of $6,700.
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Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Athletic • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ Latino/Latina youth under 25 in the Pacific Northwest, averaging $6,700.
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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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