College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship
Missouri • Industrial Engineering • Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The St. Louis Scholarship offers $1,000 to students in manufacturing engineering or related fields with a 2.5 GPA. Preference for local applicants.
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Wisconsin Professional Police Association Scholarship
Wisconsin • Criminal Justice • Law Enforcement • Political Science/Government • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Wisconsin Professional Police Association offers a $250 scholarship for residents pursuing degrees in police science or criminal justice.
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Vickie Clark-Flaherty Scholarship
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Vickie Clark-Flaherty Scholarship awards $1,000 to women in food service with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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UNCF 3M Science Applied to Life Scholarship
St. Paul • Minnesota • Computer Engineering • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Marine Biology/Sciences • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Biology • Physics • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Food Sciences & Technology • STEM • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Meteorology • Science • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores
The UNCF 3M Scholarship offers up to $25,000 for underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees. HBCU preference applies.
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North Central Region 9 Scholarship
Iowa • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Michigan • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The North Central Region 9 Scholarship offers $1,000 for students pursuing degrees in engineering or technology with a 3.0 GPA.
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Nationwide Future Leadership Scholarship
Business Administration • Management • Operations Management • Marketing • Finance • Accounting • Business (MBA) • IT/Information Technology • Human Resources • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Freshmen
Nationwide Future Leadership Scholarship offers $12,000/year for Black undergraduates in business-related fields with a 3.0 GPA.
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NAWIC Undergraduate Scholarship
Construction • Construction Engineering • Technology • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen
The NAWIC Undergraduate Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for full-time students in construction programs with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required.
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CapCut Meme Master Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the CapCut Meme Master Scholarship! Create a school-related meme video for a chance to win $500. Post on TikTok or Instagram.
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The Jack W. and Shirley Berger Memorial Scholarship
Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Medina County • Portage County • Ohio • Religious/Theological Studies • For Jewish students • Freshmen
The Jack W. and Shirley Berger Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for Jewish students in specific Ohio counties with a 3.0 GPA.
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Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship
For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • High school
The Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for students of Hispanic ancestry demonstrating financial need.
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PCA Skin: “Diversity in Esthetics” Student
For students with disabilities • 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 • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
PCA Skin offers a $5,000 scholarship for diverse esthetics students. Apply with a video if you meet eligibility criteria.
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Princess Grace Scholarship
Arts • Film • Radio & Television • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Princess Grace Scholarship awards $10,000 to U.S.-based emerging artists in theater, film, dance, and playwriting.
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amika “Friend to Hair” LGBTQIA+ Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
The amika LGBTQIA+ Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for cosmetology students. Apply now if you're 18+ and identify as LGBTQIA+.
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Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Scholarships
Fredericksburg • Caroline County • King George County • Spotsylvania County • Stafford County • Virginia • Freshmen
The Community Foundation offers scholarships for high school seniors in Fredericksburg and surrounding counties, with awards starting at $250.
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The Gryphon Scholarship Program
New York • Chicago • Charlotte • Los Angeles • Los Alamos • Illinois • North Carolina • California • Business (MBA) • Finance • Economics • Accounting • Business Administration • Agriculture • Freshmen
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Randolph Spouses Club Scholarship
San Antonio • Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Randolph Spouses Club Scholarship provides $250+ to spouses of active duty military in San Antonio. Apply now!
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Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship
Wicomico County • Worcester County • Accomack County • Clarke County • Frederick County • Northampton County • Page County • Shenandoah County • Warren County • Berkeley County • Brooke County • Hancock County • Jefferson County • Marshall County • Morgan County • Baltimore County • Caroline County • Carroll County • Cecil County • Dorchester County • Harford County • Howard County • Kent County • Montgomery County • Queen Anne's County • Somerset County • Talbot County • Washington County • Delaware • Pennsylvania • Ohio • Washington • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Farm Credit Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students pursuing agriculture careers.
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Express Medical Supply Scholarships
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Win a $500 scholarship by sharing a meme and explanation! Apply now for the Express Medical Supply Scholarship.
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AWF Legacy Scholarship
Military • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The AWF Legacy Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women soldiers and their descendants to pursue educational goals.
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Catherine E. Philbin Scholarship
Massachusetts • Public Health • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Catherine E. Philbin Scholarship offers $500+ for MA students in public health. Requires recommendation letter and personal statement.
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Abacus Life Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Abacus Life Scholarship offers $1,000 to students at accredited U.S. colleges. Apply with a 3-minute video on your uniqueness.
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National FFA Scholarships
Agriculture • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
National FFA Scholarships offer $1,500 for students in agriculture. One application for multiple opportunities totaling $2 million.
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The Orange County Community Foundation's scholarships
Orange County • California • Freshmen
The Orange County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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Margene Mogan Proctor and MG Jerry Wyatt Scholarship
Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Margene Mogan Proctor and MG Jerry Wyatt Scholarship provides $1,500 to spouses of Tennessee National Guard members.
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The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's scholarships
Alexander County • Alleghany County • Ashe County • Avery County • Buncombe County • Burke County • Caldwell County • Catawba County • Cherokee County • Clay County • Cleveland County • Gaston County • Graham County • Haywood County • Henderson County • Iredell County • Jackson County • Lincoln County • Macon County • Madison County • McDowell County • Mitchell County • Polk County • Randolph County • Rutherford County • Swain County • Transylvania County • Watauga County • Wilkes County • Yancey County • North Carolina • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of WNC offers $589,500 in scholarships to local students, with awards up to $15,000. Apply now!
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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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