College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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Tiffin Foundation's scholarships
Tiffin • Ohio • Freshmen
Tiffin Foundation offers scholarships for Tiffin City students based on merit, need, and activities. High winning chances! Apply now.
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Calaveras Community Foundation's scholarships
Calaveras County • California • Freshmen
Calaveras Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now for $250+ awards!
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LGBTQ+ Student Scholarship from Study.com
For Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • For Asexual students • For Pansexual students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the $1,000 LGBTQ+ Student Scholarship from Study.com for undergraduate or graduate degrees. Eligibility: 30 semester hours left.
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The Pasadena Community Foundation's scholarships
Pasadena • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Explore scholarships from the Pasadena Community Foundation for students based on merit, need, or activities. Visit for details!
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Greene County Community Foundation's scholarships (OH)
Greene County • Ohio • Freshmen
Greene County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students in OH based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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Baltimore Community Foundation's scholarships
Baltimore County • Maryland • Freshmen
Baltimore Community Foundation offers $3M in scholarships for local students. Apply for up to $10,000 based on merit or need.
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DuPage Foundation Scholarships
DuPage County • Illinois • Freshmen
DuPage Foundation Scholarships offer $250+ to local students. High chances of winning! Check with your school for available options.
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Vickie Clark-Flaherty Scholarships
North Carolina • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • For Women • Freshmen
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The Central New York Community Foundation Scholaships
Cayuga County • Cortland County • Madison County • Onondaga County • Oswego County • New York • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Central New York Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students. Apply through your high school guidance office. Awards start at $250.
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Community Foundation of Greater Rochester Scholarships
Rochester • Rochester Hills • Michigan • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester offers $250+ scholarships for local high school seniors. Apply now for a chance to win!
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Community Foundation for Mississippi Scholarships
Mississippi • Freshmen
The Community Foundation for Mississippi offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
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Winona Community Foundation's scholarships
Winona • Minnesota • Freshmen
Winona Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now for $500+ awards!
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Maida Brkanovic Memorial Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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Stan and Jayne Schmidt Scholarship
Education • English • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Stan and Jayne Schmidt Scholarship offers $250 annually to aspiring educators in English or theater. Apply now!
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Southern Door Education Committee Scholarship
Door County • Wisconsin • Freshmen
Southern Door Education Committee Scholarship offers $1,000 to seniors with a 2.5 GPA and AP course enrollment. Apply now!
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Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Meteorology • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Queer students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship awards $1,000 to female or genderqueer students pursuing art. Essay required.
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The Capital Region Community Foundation Scholarships
Clinton County • Eaton County • Ingham County • Michigan • Freshmen
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INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation's scholarships
Bottineau County • Burke County • McHenry County • McLean County • Mountrail County • Pierce County • Renville County • Rolette County • Sheridan County • Ward County • Wells County • North Dakota • Freshmen
INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for local students. Apply now for a chance to win!
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Mankato Area Foundation's scholarships
Mankato • Minnesota • Freshmen
Mankato Area Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,500 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. One application for all.
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Community Foundation Sonoma County's scholarships
Sonoma County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Community Foundation Sonoma County offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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Walt and Shirlee Peters Scholarship
STEM • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Walt and Shirlee Peters Scholarship offers $250 annually for students pursuing careers in natural science or mathematics.
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Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region's scholarships
Grand Forks • Moorhead • North Dakota • Freshmen
The Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for Upper Red River Valley students based on merit and need. Apply now!
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Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation's scholarships
Adams County • Berks County • Clearfield County • Clinton County • Columbia County • Cumberland County • Dauphin County • Franklin County • Fulton County • Huntingdon County • Juniata County • Lackawanna County • Lancaster County • Lebanon County • Lehigh County • Luzerne County • Mifflin County • Northampton County • Northumberland County • Perry County • Schuylkill County • Snyder County • Wyoming County • York County • Blair County • Centre County • Clarion County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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The Luzerne Foundation's scholarships
Luzerne County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
The Luzerne Foundation offers scholarships for Luzerne County students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Scholarships
Arthur County • Custer County • Dawson County • Frontier County • Hayes County • Hooker County • Keith County • Lincoln County • Logan County • McPherson County • Perkins County • Thomas County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Explore 100+ scholarships from Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation for students and teachers. Apply online for up to $5,000!
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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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