College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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Student Success Scholarship
New Mexico • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Student Success Scholarship supports Native American Nursing students in New Mexico with awards starting at $250.
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C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship
Florida • Freshmen
The C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship awards up to $20,000 to students with 2.30-3.59 GPA showing leadership and responsibility.
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Foundations of East Chicago's scholarships
East Chicago • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Foundations of East Chicago offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. Local students encouraged to apply for $250+ awards.
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Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Scholarships
DeKalb County • DuPage County • Grundy County • Kane County • Kendall County • La Salle County • Will County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley offers over $3M in scholarships annually, with an average award of $1,000 for local students.
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Promise of Nursing Undergraduate Scholarships
Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Promise of Nursing Scholarships offers up to $10,000 for students in state-approved nursing programs.
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Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation Pratt & Whitney Golden Eagle Scholarship
Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • Mechanical • STEM • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • High school • Freshmen
The Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship offers $1,500 to high school graduates with a 3.0 GPA. Apply through guidance counselors or local chapters.
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Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri Scholarships
Quincy • Hannibal • Pleasant Hill • Adams County • Illinois • Missouri • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarships for high school and college students in West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri. High chances of winning! Award: $250+.
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Sydell Miller "Total Image" Esthetics Student Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • Age • Sophomores • Freshmen
Apply for the Sydell Miller 'Total Image' Esthetics Student Scholarship for up to $7,500. Submit a 3-minute video to qualify.
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Richie's Spirit Scholarship
High school • Freshmen
Richie's Spirit Scholarship offers $5,000 to three high school seniors with a 3.4 GPA and community leadership. Apply with an essay.
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Hayden Timmons Memorial Scholarship
Kentucky • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Biology • Mechanical • Natural Resources Management • Freshmen
The Hayden Timmons Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to Kentucky high school seniors in select AFNR Pathways. Apply now!
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William Roach Scholarship
Iowa • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The William Roach Scholarship offers $250+ to students based on academics and community involvement, with no program restrictions.
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Bernice Bowsman Scholarship
Iowa • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bernice Bowsman Scholarship awards $250+ based on academics, community involvement, and financial need. Apply now!
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Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Fund
Ashtabula County • Ohio • Natural Resources Management • Agriculture • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship offers $1,000 to students in agriculture and related fields. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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Allwork Scholarship
New York • Architecture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Allwork Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for architecture students in NY. Requires nomination and portfolio submission.
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Volger-Romig Scholarship
Iowa • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Volger-Romig Scholarship supports students pursuing electronic communications careers, based on need, academics, and community involvement.
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Sterling Scholar Awards of Utah
Box Elder County • Cache County • Weber County • Davis County • Salt Lake County • Tooele County • Rich County • Morgan County • Summit County • Wasatch County • Duchesne County • Daggett County • Uintah County • Juab County • Sanpete County • Millard County • Sevier County • Piute County • Wayne County • Beaver County • Iron County • Garfield County • Washington County • Kane County • Carbon County • Emery County • Grand County • San Juan County • Utah • High school • Freshmen
The Sterling Scholar Awards of Utah offers scholarships for high school seniors nominated in various categories. Apply through your principal.
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Weisberg and Clark Scholarship
Virginia • High school • Freshmen
The Weisberg and Clark Scholarship offers $250+ for Virginia high school graduates. Apply with FAFSA, personal statement, and recommendations.
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Ladd and Carol Steinmetz Scholarship
Iowa • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
The Ladd and Carol Steinmetz Scholarship supports music or art students based on need, performance, and involvement. Award: $250+.
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Tyler Clementi Memorial Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Community Service • Freshmen
The Tyler Clementi Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to LGBTQ+ high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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Noble County Community Foundation Scholarships
Noble County • Indiana • Freshmen
Noble County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local high school seniors with a single application for multiple awards up to $1,000.
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Alabama Past State Presidents’ Memorial Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Alabama Past State Presidents’ Memorial Scholarship awards $600 to Alabama residents with a 3.0 GPA for college attendance.
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Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants Scholarship
Colorado • High school • Freshmen
The Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants offers a $1,620 scholarship for eligible high school seniors. Apply with an essay.
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Association of Texas Leaders for Education Scholarship
Texas • High school • Freshmen
Texas seniors with a 3.5 GPA can apply for the Association of Texas Leaders for Education Scholarship for college or technical school.
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Maurice and Mary Young Scholarship
Iowa • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Maurice and Mary Young Scholarship offers four annual awards for students in economics and business, based on need and performance.
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High Performance Salon Academy “Elevating Perceptions” Student Scholarship (All Disciplines)
Cosmetology/Beauty • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
Apply for the High Performance Salon Academy Student Scholarship, offering $1,000 to $5,000 for cosmetology and beauty students.
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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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