College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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Lucille I. Hudon Scholarship
Benewah County • Bonner County • Boundary County • Clearwater County • Idaho County • Kootenai County • Latah County • Lewis County • Nez Perce County • Shoshone County • Adams County • Asotin County • Ferry County • Garfield County • Lincoln County • Pend Oreille County • Spokane County • Stevens County • Whitman County • Washington • Ohio • Idaho • Freshmen
The Lucille I. Hudon Scholarship offers $1,500 to eligible students from specific counties in WA and ID with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 4, 2025
Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Scholarships
Harrison County • Marion County • Monongalia County • Preston County • Taylor County • West Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Your Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for West Virginia students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 4, 2025
The San Diego Foundation Scholarships
San Diego County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The San Diego Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities. One application for 130 awards.
Deadline:
March 5, 2025
Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond's scholarships
Richmond County • Northumberland County • Lancaster County • Rappahannock County • Mathews County • Virginia • Freshmen
The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond offers over $500,000 in scholarships for local students, with awards up to $15,000.
Deadline:
March 5, 2025
Coastal Community Foundation Scholarships
San Diego County • California • Freshmen
Coastal Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for San Diego County high school seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 5, 2025
Orrstown Bank Foundation Inc. Scholarship
Adams County • Berks County • Cumberland County • Dauphin County • Franklin County • Lancaster County • Perry County • York County • Anne Arundel County • Baltimore County • Carroll County • Harford County • Howard County • Queen Anne's County • Washington County • Maryland • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
Orrstown Bank Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,500 for eligible high school seniors in select PA and MD counties.
Deadline:
March 5, 2025
Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Isabella County • Michigan • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students to support tuition and course materials.
Deadline:
March 5, 2025
Branch County Community Foundation Scholarships
Colon • Branch County • Michigan • Freshmen
Branch County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students. One application for 30 scholarships available.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Main Street Community Foundation Scholarships
Bristol • Burlington • Plainville • Plymouth • Southington • Connecticut • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Main Street Community Foundation offers up to $10,000 scholarships for students in Greater Bristol. One application for 100 scholarships.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Triangle Community Foundation Scholarships
Chatham County • Orange County • Wake County • Durham County • North Carolina • Freshmen
Triangle Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for local students. Apply now for a chance to win!
Deadline:
March 12, 2025
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Scholarships
Black Hawk County • Buchanan County • Iowa • High school • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa offers $700,000 in scholarships annually, with a $3,000 award for local students.
Deadline:
March 12, 2025
Microsoft Disability Program
For students with disabilities • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Legal • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Information Sciences • Freshmen
Microsoft Disability Program awards $5,000 to 10 high school seniors with disabilities pursuing eligible degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
Community Foundation of the North State Scholarships
Redding • Weed • Shasta County • Siskiyou County • Tehama County • Trinity County • Modoc County • Butte County • Glenn County • Humboldt County • Lassen County • Mendocino County • Plumas County • Colusa County • Contra Costa County • Del Norte County • Fresno County • Kern County • Lake County • Merced County • Nevada County • Placer County • Sacramento County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Sonoma County • Stanislaus County • Sutter County • Tulare County • Yolo County • Yuba County • California • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of the North State offers 226 scholarships up to $1,500 for northern California students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
Canton Community Foundation Scholarships
Wayne County • Oakland County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Canton Community Foundation offers scholarships for Wayne and Oakland county students to ease college costs. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Lapeer County Community Foundation Scholarships
Almont • Brown City • Capac • Clifford • Columbiaville • Dryden • Imlay City • Lapeer • Mayville • Metamora • Otisville • Otter Lake • Lapeer County • Genesee County • St. Clair County • Tuscola County • Michigan • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Lapeer County Community Foundation offers $1,770 scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. One application for 80 awards.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Stanislaus Community Foundation Scholarships
Stanislaus County • California • High school • Freshmen
Stanislaus Community Foundation offers $3,500+ scholarships for high school seniors and college freshmen in Stanislaus County.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Adams County Community Foundation Scholarships
Adams County • Pennsylvania • High school • Freshmen
Adams County Community Foundation offers renewable scholarships up to $5,000 for local high school seniors pursuing college.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Military Student Ethics Scholarship
Military • Connecticut • Freshmen • Sophomores
BBB's Military Student Ethics Scholarship offers $2,500 to military families in Connecticut. Apply now for ethical leadership recognition!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Community Foundation for Monterey County Scholarships
Monterey County • California • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for scholarships up to $5,000 for Monterey County students. Visit our website for details and to match with available scholarships!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley scholarships
Columbia County • Dutchess County • Fairfield County • Greene County • Monroe County • Orange County • Putnam County • Rockland County • Sullivan County • Ulster County • Wayne County • Westchester County • New York • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley offers scholarships up to $4,000 for local students. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Dickinson Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Dickinson County • Michigan • Freshmen • High school • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
PNACAC Student Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Freshmen
PNACAC Student Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors and college students in the Pacific Northwest with a 3.0 GPA. Apply via video.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Nemaha County Step Foundation Scholarships
Nemaha County • Kansas • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for Nemaha County Step Foundation Scholarships offering up to $1,500. Visit the foundation's website for details.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Community Foundation of Johnson County Scholarships
Johnson County • Iowa • Freshmen
Community Foundation of Johnson County offers scholarships up to $2,500 for local students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships
Wayne County • Ohio • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Wayne County Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 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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