College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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Samara Fund Scholarships
Vermont • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Asexual students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarships
Saginaw County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Saginaw Community Foundation offers scholarships from $500 to $4,000 for local students. One application covers all scholarships.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to Mississippi seniors graduating in 2025. Apply with an audition video.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
The DGV Scholarship Program
STEM • Finance • Business (MBA) • 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 Women • Freshmen
The DGV Scholarship Program awards $5,000 to BIPOC and women in STEM, Finance, or Business with financial need and strong academics.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Community Foundation for Cloud County Scholarships
Cloud County • Washington County • Kansas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Cloud County Scholarships offer diverse opportunities for high school and college students. Apply now for a chance to win $250+!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Greater Salina Community Foundation Scholarships
Saline County • Kansas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Explore diverse scholarships for Saline county students, including high school seniors and non-traditional students. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Hospitality Education Scholarship (Fall)
Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation offers $2,000 scholarships for hospitality students. Must be 18 with a diploma or GED. Essay required.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
TAJE Scholarship
Texas • Journalism • Freshmen
The TAJE Scholarship offers $1,000 to Texas high school seniors pursuing journalism. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Hamilton Community Foundation Scholarships (NE)
Hamilton County • Nebraska • Freshmen
Hamilton Community Foundation offers $237,900+ in scholarships annually for Hamilton County students. High chances to win!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Blandy Research Experiences For Undergraduates Program
Virginia • Conservation • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Blandy Research offers Undergraduate Fellowships in ecology and environmental science in Virginia. Apply with a personal statement and references.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Hospitality Education Scholarship (Winter)
Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Travel & Tourism • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation offers $2,000 scholarships for hospitality students. Must be 18 with a diploma. Essay and recommendations needed.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin's scholarships
Portage County • Waushara County • Wisconsin • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin offers $300,000 in scholarships for local students. High chances to win! Apply now.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Academic Scholarship
Public Health • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association offers $1,000 scholarships for recreation majors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Phelps County Community Foundation (Pccf) Scholarship
Phelps County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Phelps County Community Foundation offers $170,725+ in scholarships annually. Apply now for a chance to win $250+!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Stateline Community Foundation's scholarships
Beloit • Wisconsin • Freshmen
Stateline Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students. Apply now for a chance to win $250+!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Montana Tribal College Scholar Grant
For Native American / American Indian students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Montana Tribal College Scholar Grant offers up to $2,500 for Native American women 25+ pursuing higher education at Montana Tribal Colleges.
Deadline:
February 16, 2025
Northwest Chapter NATAS Scholarship
Alaska • Oregon • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Northwest Chapter NATAS Scholarship offers $250 to students in AK, ID, MT, OR, WA majoring in Television-related fields.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
Web Design Scholarship
Graphic Design • Computer Science • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Web Design Scholarship offers $1,000 to US students at accredited schools. Apply with an unofficial transcript and design submission.
Deadline:
February 18, 2025
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara General Scholarship
Santa Barbara County • California • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen
The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara offers merit and need-based scholarships for local students, starting at $250.
Deadline:
February 19, 2025
Lancaster County Community Foundation Scholarships
Lancaster County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
Lancaster County Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships
Linn County • Iowa • Freshmen
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation offers $100,000+ in scholarships for Linn County students. Apply now for up to $5,000!
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
San Antonio Area Foundation Scholarships
Bexar County • Webb County • Kendall County • Comal County • Guadalupe County • Wilson County • Atascosa County • Medina County • Bandera County • La Salle County • Karnes County • Texas • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
San Antonio Area Foundation offers over $5M in scholarships. Complete Universal and Common Applications for a chance to win up to $10K.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
Andreas Heiberg Scholarship
Washington • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Biology • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Healthcare-Related • Automotive • Cybersecurity • IT/Information Technology • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Aerospace • Industrial Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Marine Biology/Sciences • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Andreas Heiberg Scholarship offers $3,000 to 15 Washington students in STEM with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 26, 2025
Cape Coral Community Foundation Scholarships
Cape Coral • Florida • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Cape Coral Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students. Apply online for a chance to win!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Scholarships – Hardy
Hardy County • West Virginia • Freshmen
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for Hardy County students. High chances to win!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
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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