College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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Lake Area Foundation Scholarships
Marshall County • Calloway County • Livingston County • Lyon County • Trigg County • Kentucky • Freshmen
Lake Area Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for students in the Kentucky lake area, targeting specific fields and schools.
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C.E. Boucher Scholarship
Oregon • Washington • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
C.E. Boucher Scholarship awards $3,000 to engineering students at select universities in the Pacific Northwest.
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Robert W. Minear, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
West Virginia • Education • Teacher Education • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Robert W. Minear, Jr. Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to $4,000 for education students. Requires essay, recommendation, and application.
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Leesburg Loudoun County HS Scholarship
Loudoun County • Virginia • Community Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Leesburg Loudoun County HS Scholarship offers up to $6,200 for Loudoun County HS graduates based on need, achievement, and involvement.
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NATAS Southeast Foundation Scholarship
Alabama • Georgia • Mississippi • South Carolina • North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NATAS Southeast Foundation Scholarship awards up to $6,000 for students in broadcast or digital media from select Southeastern states.
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Lenawee Community Foundation Scholarships
Lenawee County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Lenawee Community Foundation offers scholarships for Lenawee County graduates. High chances to win! Apply now for $250+ awards.
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Paul C. Sandy Scholarship
Durant • Muscatine County • Louisa County • Iowa • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Paul C. Sandy Scholarship supports deserving students in engineering from Muscatine, Louisa County, or Durant with awards starting at $250.
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Spartanburg County Foundation Scholarships
Spartanburg County • South Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Spartanburg County Foundation offers 200+ scholarships for local students. Contact your school for details. Awards start at $250.
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Chapter 4 - Lawerence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship
Wisconsin • Manufacturing/Production • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Technology • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Lawerence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for Wisconsin students in engineering with a 3.0 GPA requirement.
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E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship
Manufacturing/Production • Engineering • Freshmen
E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for seniors enrolling in manufacturing engineering programs with a 3.0 GPA.
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Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E. Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering
Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • High school • Freshmen
Annual $5,000 scholarship for underrepresented high school seniors in engineering. Apply with resume, transcripts, and recommendations.
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Fair Chance Scholarship
Washington • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Fair Chance Scholarship offers $3,000 to Washington residents with a 2.7 GPA engaged in community activities.
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International Women In Engineering Day Scholarships
Ventura County • Orange County • Los Angeles County • California • 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 • For Women • For Trans Woman students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for women in engineering: $500 for B.S./M.S./Ph.D. students in LA, Orange, or Ventura Counties.
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Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Education • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Theatre/Performing Arts • 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 Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship supports women of color in LGBTQ activism pursuing degrees in education, women's health, or dance.
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Four-Year Undergraduate Scholarships
Los Alamos County • Mora County • Rio Arriba County • San Miguel County • Sandoval County • Santa Fe County • Taos County • New Mexico • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
LANL Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for Northern New Mexico students pursuing four-year degrees. One application for 30+ awards.
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NACDS Foundation Merit-Based Scholarship Awards
Pharmacy • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
NACDS Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 to enhance community health and pharmacy education. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Scholarship
Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for military children who lost a parent in duty, offering up to $6,250 annually with no hard deadlines.
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Turner Construction Company Scholarship Program
Washington • Community Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Turner Construction Scholarship offers $2,500 to DC high school grads pursuing construction degrees. Apply now!
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NSHSS STEAM Scholarship
Nuclear Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Materials Science • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Geological & Earth Sciences • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • UX/Technical Design • Technology • STEM • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Food Sciences & Technology • Mathematics • Energy • Physics • Photography • Graphic Design • Film • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Aerospace • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Computer Engineering • Civil Engineering • Freshmen
The NSHSS STEAM Scholarship awards $1,000 to 10 high school seniors pursuing STEAM majors. Essay and recommendation required.
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Nevada Women’s Fund Scholarships
Nevada • For Women • Freshmen
Nevada Women’s Fund Scholarships support women in Northern Nevada for post-secondary education. Awards start at $250+. Apply now!
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Hoskin/McDougald Scholarship Fund
Palm Beach County • Broward County • Okeechobee County • St. Lucie County • Martin County • Indian River County • Florida • Horticulture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
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Boren Scholarships: Undergraduate Students
Foreign Country • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
Boren Scholarships offer up to $20,000 for U.S. undergraduates studying abroad, excluding Western Europe and certain countries.
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Earl E. & Mildred L. Bless Hudson Scholarship for Education
Indiana • Education • Teacher Education • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Earl E. & Mildred L. Bless Hudson Scholarship offers $1,000-$3,000 for Indiana students in education. Financial need considered.
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S. Edgar & Delora L. Lauther Memorial Scholarship
Bartholomew County • Indiana • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The S. Edgar & Delora L. Lauther Memorial Scholarship offers $30,000 for Bartholomew County students in business fields, especially banking.
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Pasadena Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Pyramid Scholarship
Pasadena • Altadena • Sierra Madre • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Pasadena Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Pyramid Scholarship offers $250 to African-American high school seniors pursuing higher education.
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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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