College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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National Horticulture Foundation General Scholarship
Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Climate Sciences • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Horticulture • Natural Resources Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The National Horticulture Foundation offers scholarships up to $1,500 for students in horticulture programs outside Florida.
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Hank Majewski Memorial Scholarship
Freshmen
The Hank Majewski Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to high school seniors on golf teams with a 3.25 GPA. Apply with essays and recommendations.
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Community Foundation of Noble County Scholarships
Noble County • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of Noble County offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
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Warren County Community Foundation Scholarships
Warren County • Indiana • Freshmen
Warren County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students with a single application. Awards start at $500+.
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Perry County Community Foundation Scholarships
Perry County • Indiana • Freshmen
Perry County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $4,500 for local students. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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Spencer County Community Foundation Scholarships
Daviess County • Gibson County • Knox County • Perry County • Pike County • Posey County • Spencer County • Vanderburgh County • Warrick County • Indiana • Freshmen
Spencer County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local graduating seniors. Apply now!
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Posey County Community Foundation Scholarships
Posey County • Indiana • Freshmen
Posey County Community Foundation offers scholarships from $500 to $10,000 for local students based on merit and need. Apply now!
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Gibson County Community Foundation Scholarships
Daviess County • Gibson County • Knox County • Perry County • Pike County • Posey County • Spencer County • Vanderburgh County • Warrick County • Indiana • Freshmen
Gibson County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for local graduating seniors. Apply now!
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SouthCoast Community Foundation Scholarships
Bristol County • Plymouth County • Dukes County • Norfolk County • Massachusetts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
SouthCoast Community Foundation offers $400k+ in scholarships for local students with one easy application. High winning chances!
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Community Foundation for Muskegon County Scholarships
Muskegon County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation for Muskegon County offers over 500 scholarships totaling $1M+ annually for local students. Apply now!
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The Community Foundation of the New River Valley's scholarships
Montgomery County • Floyd County • Radford County • Giles County • Pulaski County • Virginia • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley offers $100,000+ in scholarships annually to local students with a single application.
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Incourage Community Foundation Scholarships
Wood County • Wisconsin • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Incourage Community Foundation offers 180+ scholarships totaling $230,250 for Wood County students pursuing higher education.
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Arnold M. Miller – “Find-A-Way” Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Arnold M. Miller – “Find-A-Way” Scholarship offers up to $15,000 for cosmetology students with proof of enrollment and artistic work.
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Educating America Scholarship
STEM • Nursing • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Economics • High school • Freshmen
The Educating America Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for U.S. residents pursuing STEM, nursing, economics, or trade degrees.
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PRIDE in Education Award
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The PRIDE in Education Award offers $500 to LGBTQ+ students and allies. Share your story and career aspirations to apply.
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The Valley Community Foundation's scholarships (CT)
Ansonia • Derby • Oxford • Seymour • Shelton • Connecticut • Freshmen
The Valley Community Foundation offers scholarships for students in CT. Contact school Guidance Counselors for details.
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SME Education Foundation Family Scholarships
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 • Manufacturing/Production • Test Scores • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
Annual SME Education Foundation Family Scholarships for manufacturing engineering students. Awards range from $2,500 to $20,000.
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Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship
Florida • Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for manufacturing engineering students with a 3.0 GPA, preferably in Florida.
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Lisa and Josh World Scholarship
Foreign Country • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For students of color • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lisa and Josh World Scholarship offers $5,000 for first-gen U.S. students in study abroad, prioritizing underrepresented minorities.
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The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • High school • Freshmen
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship offers $30,000 to minority high school seniors. Apply with SAT/ACT scores.
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amika “Friend to Hair” BIPOC Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
The amika BIPOC Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in cosmetology programs. Apply now!
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Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers's scholarships
Bradford County • Potter County • Sullivan County • Tioga County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers offers scholarships up to $4,100 for local students in PA and NY based on merit and need.
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Gaekle Scholarship
Iowa • Mathematics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Gaekle Scholarship offers $250+ to math students based on academics, community involvement, and financial need.
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E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship
Manufacturing/Production • Technology • Engineering • Sophomores • Freshmen
The E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship offers $1,000 for undergraduate students in manufacturing engineering with a 3.0 GPA.
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Community Foundation of St. Clair County Scholarships
St. Clair County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County offers scholarships for local students to pursue higher education, with a chance to win even after deadlines.
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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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