College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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California Detox Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The California Detox Scholarship awards $1,000 to students writing essays on mental health advocacy and addiction treatment.
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NSHSS First Generation Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The NSHSS First Generation Scholarship awards $1,000 to first-generation college students. Apply with an essay, recommendation, resume, and transcript.
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Student Excellence Scholarship
Wisconsin • High school • Freshmen
The Student Excellence Scholarship offers $10,000 to Wisconsin high school graduates demonstrating strong future goals and community service.
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SC Wildlife Federation Scholarships
Environmental Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
SC Wildlife Federation offers $500 scholarships for full-time students in environmental fields at SC colleges. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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Veteran Scholarship for Educators
Military • Education • Teacher Education • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Veteran Scholarship for Educators provides $5,000 to $10,000 for military veterans pursuing K-12 education degrees.
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CommunityGiving' scholarships (MN)
Minnesota • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
CommunityGiving offers over $273,000 in scholarships for MN students based on merit, need, and activities. High chances to win!
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Michigan Pork Industry Scholarship
Michigan • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Food Sciences & Technology • Environmental Science • Horticulture • Geological & Earth Sciences • Veterinary • Biology • Food & Nutrition • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
The Michigan Pork Industry Scholarship offers $3,000 for students pursuing careers in agriculture and related fields.
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Disability in Social Work Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Social Work • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students
The Disability in Social Work Scholarship provides $500 for students with disabilities pursuing social work education.
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God Hearted Girls Scholarship
For Christian students • For Women • Freshmen
The God Hearted Girls Scholarship awards $500 to Christian female seniors reflecting their faith in education and profession.
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Antony Cesar Memorial Scholarship
For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Antony Cesar Memorial Scholarship provides $1,500 to transgender students in need. Essay required for application.
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Pride in Diversity Scholarship
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 • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • 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 • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • 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 Pride in Diversity Scholarship awards $2,500 to LGBTQ+ STEM students. Apply with a video submission.
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GVD Renovations Scholarship
Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors
GVD Renovations Scholarship awards $1,000 to full-time college students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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Stephen Rice Memorial Fund Scholarship for GLBT Media
English • Radio & Television • Journalism • Public Relations • Digital Communications/Media • Film • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Stephen Rice Memorial Fund offers a $2,500 scholarship for GLBTQ media students with a 2.25 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship provides $1,000 to LGBTQ+ youth. Apply now with a short application.
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Driver Education Initiative Award (Round 2)
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
The Driver Education Initiative Award offers $500 for essays on safe driving. Open to high school and college students.
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Diego Rene Cardoza Memorial Scholarship
Texas • Freshmen
The Diego Rene Cardoza Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to Texas high school seniors, with preference for El Paso college attendees.
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TEACH Colorado Scholarship
Colorado • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Apply for the $1000 TEACH Colorado Scholarship for future educators. Sign up and enroll in a partner EPP to qualify.
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The Community Foundation Martin – St. Lucie Scholarships
Martin County • Florida • Freshmen
The Community Foundation Martin – St. Lucie offers scholarships up to $3,500 for local students. Apply now for a high chance to win!
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Better Brothers LA Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Better Brothers LA Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for Black LGBTQ+ youth to support their college education. Apply online!
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Rainbow City Band Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Oregon • Music • 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 Rainbow City Band Scholarship supports music students in the Northwest with a $250+ award. Apply with three essays.
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Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship
Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Alaska • Interior Design • Fashion • Graphic Design • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship supports design students in the Northwest. Apply with three essays for a chance to win $250+.
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Southwest Florida Community Foundation Scholarship
Charlotte County • Collier County • Glades County • Hendry County • Lee County • Florida • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation offers over $1.15M in scholarships annually to local students with a single application process.
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New Visions Scholarship Fund
New York • Freshmen
New Visions Scholarship Fund awards up to $20,000 to first-gen seniors since 2009, supporting their college education.
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Nash Music Scholarship
Missouri • Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Nash Music Scholarship offers $1,000 to music students with a 3.0 GPA, from high school seniors to college juniors.
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MAVT Scholarship Award
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
MAVT Scholarship offers three $1,000 awards for students in accredited Veterinary Technology Programs in the Midwest. Apply with an 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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