College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 29, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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The CWops Scholarship
Freshmen
The CWops Scholarship offers $1,000 to FCC-licensed amateur radio operators enrolled in accredited educational institutions.
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VSA International Young Soloists Award Program
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The VSA International Young Soloists Award offers $2,000 to young musicians with disabilities aged 14-25. Apply now!
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The Bellevue Chapter P-FLAG Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Washington • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For students of color • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Freshmen
The Bellevue Chapter P-FLAG Scholarship offers $250 to East King County seniors promoting LGBTQ leadership. Apply with three essays.
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NHSSS-DECA Scholarship
Marketing • Finance • Hospitality • Business Administration • High school • Freshmen
The NHSSS-DECA Scholarship awards $1,000 to 3 high school juniors and seniors who are DECA member.
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Shirley and Kenneth Smith Memorial Visual Art College Scholarship
Iowa • Arts • Studio Arts • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • High school
The Shirley and Kenneth Smith Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for art students in Polk County. Apply with a statement and recommendations.
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Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Scholarship Program
California • Utah • STEM • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Technology • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Cybersecurity • Energy • High school • Freshmen
Edwards Lifesciences offers a $2,500 scholarship for high school seniors in STEM fields from select regions. Apply now!
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LGBTQ Leadership Scholarships
Medicine • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Women • For Trans Woman students • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
LGBTQ Leadership Scholarships offer $5,000 awards to female medical students showing leadership in the LGBTQ community.
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The Whelan Foundation Scholarship Program
New York • Education • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
The Whelan Foundation offers a $20,000 scholarship for Long Island seniors pursuing degrees in Special Education and related fields.
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Bay Area All-Star Scholarship
California • High school • Freshmen
The Bay Area All-Star Scholarship offers $5,000 to college-bound seniors with leadership qualities and a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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American Indian Endowed Scholarship
Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The American Indian Endowed Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for students with ties to Washington State tribes. Apply now!
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Your Future Is Now Scholarship
Music • Business Administration • Marketing • Communications • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Your Future Is Now Scholarship awards $10,000 to HBCU students pursuing degrees in music or business-related fields.
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Adult Skills Education Award
Age • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Adult Skills Education Award offers $1,000 for Imagine America ASEP students. Requires essay and recommendations to apply.
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The Atlanta Radio Club Scholarship
Georgia • Age • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Atlanta Radio Club offers a $500 scholarship for Georgia students with an Amateur Radio license attending a 4-year college.
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The K2TEO Martin J. Green, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The K2TEO Martin J. Green, Sr. Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for licensed radio amateurs, with preference for ham family students.
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The Richard W. Bendicksen, N7ZL, Memorial Scholarship
Radio & Television • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Richard W. Bendicksen Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for students with an Active Amateur Radio License attending a four-year college.
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The Mississippi Scholarship
Mississippi • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Mississippi Scholarship offers $500 to licensed radio amateurs under 30 pursuing a degree in electronics or communications.
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The You've Got a Friend in Pennsylvania Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Graduate Students • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
The You've Got a Friend in Pennsylvania Scholarship offers $1,000 for PA students with an Amateur Radio License and high GPA.
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The Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarships
Iowa • Missouri • Nebraska • Kansas • Communications • Electrical Engineering • Radio & Television • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarships offer $1,000 to licensed radio amateurs in electronics or communications from select Midwest states.
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The Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship
Arizona • California • Electrical/Electronics • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Graduate Students • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors
The Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for licensed amateur radio students in electronics or communications.
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The Irving W. Cook, WAØCGS, Scholarship
Kansas • Communications • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Irving W. Cook WA0CGS Scholarship offers $1,000 for Kansas amateur radio operators pursuing degrees in communications or electronics.
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The Scholarship of the Morris Radio Club of New Jersey
Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Morris Radio Club offers a $1,000 scholarship for students with Technician Class licenses enrolling in a four-year college.
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Varian Radiation Therapy Advancement Scholarship
Medicine • Healthcare-Related • Health/Medical Technology • Juniors • Freshmen • Graduate Students • Sophomores
The Varian Radiation Therapy Scholarship offers $4,250 for radiation therapists and technologists with financial need and achievements.
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Elekta Radiation Therapy Scholarship
Health/Medical Technology • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Freshmen
Elekta offers a $5,000 scholarship for ASRT members pursuing radiation therapy programs, requiring financial need and a recommendation letter.
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NGAA Scholarship
Military • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen
The NGAA Scholarship offers $750 to Arkansas National Guard members and their dependents. Apply with an essay.
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Loss Control Scholarship
Texas • Freshmen
The Loss Control Scholarship offers $250+ for Texas high school graduates or GED recipients who are children of TEC Loss Control employees.
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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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