College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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Hastings Community Foundation's scholarships
Hastings • Nebraska • Freshmen
Hastings Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now for a chance to win!
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Dreamer Scholarship by Lolah Alva Boutique
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Freshmen
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship offers up to $40,000 for U.S. students with a 3.0 GPA enrolling in full-time undergraduate programs.
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Hammer Miersma 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 • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Hammer Miersma Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students facing housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.
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William A. March Education Trust Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
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Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship
Kitsap County • Washington • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • Music • English • Foreign Languages • History • Religious/Theological Studies • Social Sciences • International Relations • Political Science/Government • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship supports queer students in Arts and Humanities from the Pacific Northwest.
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Kendra Smith Scholarship Program
Colorado • Florida • Georgia • Michigan • Tennessee • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen
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Collegium Pharmaceutical Scholarship Program
Massachusetts • Food & Nutrition • 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 • Freshmen
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Public Education and Citizenship Scholarship
Florida • Freshmen
Ten $1,000 scholarships for Florida high school seniors attending state-supported institutions. Apply now!
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Google Student Veterans of America Scholarship
Military • STEM • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Google Student Veterans of America Scholarship offers $10,000 to student veterans in computer science with strong academics.
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Gantt-McColl Scholarship Fund
Mecklenburg County • North Carolina • Freshmen
Gantt-McColl Scholarship Fund offers up to $30,000 for NC high school seniors with a 2.5 GPA. Application includes essay and FAFSA.
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Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund
Health Education • Education • Teacher Education • Counseling • Psychology • Nursing • Pre-Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund offers up to $10,000 for students in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or Nursing.
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College Scholarship Program
Aerospace • Astronomy • Architecture • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Chemical Engineering • Cybersecurity • IT/Information Technology • UX/Technical Design • Chemistry • Information Sciences • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Biology • Energy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Nuclear Engineering • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Physics • Environmental Science • STEM • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the College Scholarship Program offering $2,500 scholarships for STEM majors. Submit an essay to qualify!
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LPA Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship Program
Texas • California • Architecture • Interior Design • Urban Design • Civil Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Construction • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen
The LPA Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship offers $5,000 annually to minority high school seniors pursuing design-related degrees.
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Dr. Brian Blick Grant
Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Pre-Med • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dr. Brian Blick Grant offers $1,000 to healthcare students. Apply with a 1000-word essay on a healthcare issue and solutions.
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Jack D. Motteler Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Arts • Studio Arts • Art History • Photography • 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 Jack D. Motteler Scholarship supports Northwest residents in visual arts with a $250+ award. Apply by submitting three essays.
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Frank W. Ross 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 • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and allied students under 21 facing poverty and housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest.
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James S. Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund
Florida • Horticulture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
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Taking Root Scholarship - Arborjet | Ecologel
Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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Scholarship Plus Award
New York • Freshmen
Scholarship Plus Award offers up to $8,000 for NYC high school seniors facing adversity with a GPA of 3.3 and family income under $52,000.
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DeWalt Trades Scholarship
Electrical Engineering • Carpentry/Masonry • Electrical/Electronics • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • Fire Science/Firefighting • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The DEWALT Trades Scholarship provides 40 awards of $5,000 for students in various trade and technology fields.
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One Step at a Time Scholarship
Bartholomew County • Brown County • Decatur County • Jackson County • Jennings County • Johnson County • Indiana • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The One Step at a Time Scholarship offers $1,000 to $3,000 for students in specific Indiana counties pursuing health-related degrees.
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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.
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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.
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CSTA/ACM Cutler-Bell Prize
Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Game Design • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Freshmen
The Cutler-Bell Prize awards $10,000 to 4 high school seniors pursuing computer science or technology. Apply with a video and essay.
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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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