College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 29, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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The James Cothran, KD3NI, Scholarship
Freshmen
The James Cothran, KD3NI, Scholarship offers $2,000 for active amateur radio operators in specific U.S. regions. Apply with an essay.
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The Mary Lou Brown Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Mary Lou Brown Scholarship offers $2,500 for amateur radio operators in the Pacific Northwest pursuing higher education.
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The New England FEMARA Scholarship
Maine • New Hampshire • Vermont • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Rhode Island • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The New England FEMARA Scholarship offers $2,000 to residents with a Technical Class radio license, based on merit and community interest.
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Edison Scholars Program
California • Computer Science • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Mathematics • Science • Engineering • Physics • STEM • Freshmen • High school
Edison Scholars Program offers $40,000 scholarships to 30 Southern California high school seniors pursuing STEM studies. Apply now!
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Future Jazz Master Scholarship
Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Future Jazz Master Scholarship offers $5,000 to jazz performers and composers aged 17-24. Submit a musical work to apply.
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Dolly Parton Songwriters Award
Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dolly Parton Songwriters Award offers $20,000 to student songwriters aged 17-24 in various genres. Submit an original song to apply.
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Greater Cincinnati African American Scholarship Fund
Ohio • Kentucky • Indiana • Freshmen
The Greater Cincinnati African American Scholarship Fund offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local high school seniors pursuing higher education.
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SME Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship
Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • Technology • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
SME Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for students in manufacturing-related majors with SME membership.
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Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter WTS Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship
Texas • Transportation/Logistics • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The WTS Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship offers $2,500 to women in Texas studying transportation with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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Madelyn Grace Shoales "Trainer Maddy" Memorial Scholarship Fund for Athletic Training
Texas • Athletic • High school • Freshmen
The Trainer Maddy Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to Georgetown High School seniors who are student athletic trainers with financial need.
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Palo Verde High School Principals Scholarship
Nevada • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen
Palo Verde High School offers a $2,000 scholarship for seniors with a 3.5+ GPA in Clark County, NV. Requires essay and recommendation.
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Ned Snead Memorial Scholarship Funds
Texas • Law • Engineering • For Women • Freshmen • High school
Ned Snead Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 for female seniors pursuing engineering or pre-law with a 2.5 GPA and specific qualifications.
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Future Superstars Scholarship
California • High school • Freshmen
The Future Superstars Scholarship offers up to $3,500 for Bay Area high school juniors and seniors nominated by trusted adults.
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BNSF Railway Foundation Scholarship
Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
BNSF Railway Foundation Scholarship offers up to $2,125 for Tarrant County undergraduates in business or finance with financial need.
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Georgetown Promise Scholarship
Texas • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Georgetown Promise Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for Black/African-American or Latinx first-year students in Georgetown, TX.
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Rise Scholarship
Pennsylvania • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The RISE Scholarship provides up to $4,000 for Philadelphia students pursuing degrees, requiring financial need and financial literacy units.
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AMPP EMERG Academic Scholarships
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for AMPP EMERG Academic Scholarships for up to $10,000. Open to full-time college/university students. Create an account to apply.
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The Tom and Judith Comstock Scholarship
Texas • Oklahoma • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Tom and Judith Comstock Scholarship offers $2,000 to Texas or Oklahoma licensed radio amateurs pursuing higher education.
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The L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship
North Carolina • South Carolina • Virginia • West Virginia • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Electrical/Electronics • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • High school
The Wicker Scholarship offers $2,000 for licensed radio amateurs in the ARRL Roanoke Division pursuing degrees in electronics or communications.
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The YASME Foundation Scholarship
Engineering • Science • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The YASME Foundation Scholarship offers $5,000 to licensed radio amateurs studying sciences or engineering. Community service preferred.
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The ARRL General Fund Scholarship
Radio & Television • Technology • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The ARRL General Fund Scholarship offers $2,000 for amateur radio operators pursuing higher education. Active license required.
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First in the Family Award Fall
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
NSCS offers $2,500 scholarships for outstanding First-Generation students. Must be a member with a 3.0 GPA and submit an essay.
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Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Communications • English • Literature • Journalism • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for students in Journalism, English Writing, or Communication from the Pittsburgh area.
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Sacks For CF Scholarship
Seniors • Graduate Students • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen
The Sacks for CF Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to students with cystic fibrosis who excel in therapy adherence and academics.
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PGMS® Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Horticulture • Sophomores • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors
Apply for the PGMS® Scholarship for horticulture students. Requires transcript, cover letter, and references. Award: $250+.
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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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