College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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Bartlesville Community Foundation Scholarships
Bartlesville • Oklahoma • Freshmen
Bartlesville Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
George Clanton Endowment by Tappahannock Rotary Club
Essex County • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Annual $2,000 George Clanton Endowment scholarships for Essex County residents with learning aptitude. Recommendation letters may be needed.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Scholarships for First Year Students
Food Sciences & Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Feeding Tomorrow offers $1,500 scholarships for first-year students pursuing food science with a 3.0 GPA and a recommendation letter.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Raymond S. Daniel Memorial Endowment by Ann Daniel
Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
Scholarship for Brunswick Academy seniors with agricultural backgrounds. Award amount: $2,000. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Roger Gregory Jr. and Emma E. Gregory Memorial
New Kent County • King William County • Virginia • Horticulture • Conservation • Agriculture • Climate Sciences • Agricultural Science • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Roger Gregory Jr. and Emma E. Gregory Memorial offers $6,000 for college students in VA studying agriculture, forestry, or environmental science.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Association College Student Scholarship
New Hampshire • Environmental Science • Civil Engineering • Conservation • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NH Water Pollution Control Association offers a $1,000 scholarship for environmental students in NH colleges or residents.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Charlotte Community Foundation Scholarships
Charlotte County • Florida • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Charlotte Community Foundation offers $2M+ in scholarships for local students in various fields. Apply for up to $5,000!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Rochester Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Genesee County • Livingston County • Ontario County • Orleans County • Seneca County • Wayne County • Yates County • Monroe County • New York • Freshmen
Rochester Area Community Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Rosa L. Parks Scholarship
Michigan • Freshmen
The Rosa L. Parks Scholarship offers $2,000 to Michigan seniors with a 2.5 GPA, showcasing academics and community service.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Southern Illinois Community Foundation Scholarships
Alexander County • Franklin County • Gallatin County • Hamilton County • Hardin County • Jackson County • Jefferson County • Johnson County • Massac County • Perry County • Pope County • Pulaski County • Randolph County • Saline County • Union County • Williamson County • Whiteside County • Illinois • Freshmen
Southern Illinois Community Foundation offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. High chances for local students! Award: $250+.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
James B. Morris Scholarship
Iowa • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The James B. Morris Scholarship offers $1,000+ for diverse students in Iowa with a 2.5 GPA. Essay and references required.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Damon E. Davis Memorial Endowment by Tappahannock Rotary Club
Essex County • Virginia • Law • Law Enforcement • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Damon E. Davis Memorial Endowment offers a $2,000 scholarship for Essex County residents, prioritizing law majors.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Community Foundation of South Georgia Scholarships
Bacon County • Brooks County • Decatur County • Dougherty County • Early County • Grady County • Lowndes County • Mitchell County • Seminole County • Thomas County • Tift County • Georgia • Freshmen
Community Foundation of South Georgia offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. High local student success rate!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Coastal Bend Community Foundation Scholarship
Aransas County • Bee County • Jim Wells County • Kleberg County • Nueces County • Refugio County • San Patricio County • Texas • Freshmen
The Coastal Bend Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $16,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Technical College Scholarship for Agriculture
Georgia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the $1,500 Technical College Scholarship for Agriculture to support your career in agriculture. Submit an essay to apply!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Elkhart County Scholarships
Elkhart County • Indiana • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of Elkhart County offers scholarships up to $13,000 for local students. Apply via the Universal Application.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
East Texas Communities Foundation Scholarships
Marion County • Morris County • Nacogdoches County • Panola County • Rains County • Red River County • Rusk County • Sabine County • San Augustine County • Shelby County • Smith County • Titus County • Trinity County • Upshur County • Van Zandt County • Wood County • Anderson County • Angelina County • Bowie County • Camp County • Cass County • Cherokee County • Delta County • Franklin County • Freestone County • Gregg County • Harrison County • Henderson County • Hopkins County • Houston County • Lamar County • Leon County • Texas • Freshmen
East Texas Communities Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Mendocino County Scholarships
Mendocino County • California • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County offers over $380,000 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $20,000 for local students.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Scholarships
Crawford County • Grant County • Green County • Iowa County • Lafayette County • Rock County • Sauk County • Vernon County • Walworth County • Wisconsin • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now for a chance to win!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Wabash County Scholarships
Wabash County • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Explore 70 scholarships from the Community Foundation of Wabash County for students. High chances of winning! Apply now.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region's scholarships
Danville • Pittsylvania County • Halifax County • Caswell County • Virginia • North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region offers $2,000+ scholarships for local high school graduates in Virginia and North Carolina.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region's scholarships
Appleton • Neenah • Menasha • Kaukauna • Wisconsin • Freshmen
The Community Foundation offers $1.4M in scholarships to Fox Valley students. High chances to win! Average award: $2,700.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
AgCountry Farm Credit Services High School Scholarship
Minnesota • North Dakota • Wisconsin • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen
AgCountry Farm Credit Services offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing agriculture careers. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
West Virginia Engineering Science and Technology Scholarship Program
West Virginia • Engineering • Science • Technology • STEM • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • Biology • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The West Virginia Engineering Science and Technology Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for students in eligible programs, requiring work commitment.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Grays Harbor Community Foundation Scholarships
Grays Harbor County • Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grays Harbor Community Foundation offers $1M+ in scholarships to 400 local students annually, with an average award of $2,000.
Deadline:
March 1, 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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