College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 01, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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Oregon Trail Community Foundation Scholarships
Bayard • Mitchell • Scottsbluff • Gering • Scotts Bluff County • Morrill County • Nebraska • Freshmen
Oregon Trail Community Foundation offers up to $5,000 in scholarships for local high school seniors. One application for 83 scholarships.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Nicholas County Community Foundation Scholarships
Nicholas County • West Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Nicholas County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $4,000 for West Virginia students. High chances to win! Apply now.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Pocket Nurse Scholarship Fund
Pennsylvania • Nursing • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Pansexual students • For Asexual students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Pocket Nurse Scholarship Fund offers $4,000 for PA students in Allied Health or Nursing with a 3.5 GPA. LGBTQ preference.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Paul J. Baum Fund Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Music • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Paul J. Baum Fund Scholarship offers $6,000 for PA music students with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Permian Basin Area Foundation Scholarships
Yoakum County • Winkler County • Ward County • Upton County • Sterling County • Scurry County • Reeves County • Reagan County • Pecos County • Mitchell County • Midland County • Martin County • Lynn County • Loving County • Kent County • Howard County • Hockley County • Glasscock County • Garza County • Gaines County • Ector County • Dawson County • Crane County • Coke County • Cochran County • Borden County • Andrews County • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Permian Basin Area Foundation offers $3,000 scholarships for West Texas students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Alumni and Friends of JFSA College Financial Aid Program Scholarship
Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Medina County • Summit County • Portage County • Ohio • For Jewish students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
JFSA College Scholarship for Jewish students in Greater Cleveland. Minimum GPA 2.5, $250 award for undergrad/grad degrees.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore's scholarships
Somerset County • Wicomico County • Caroline County • Cecil County • Dorchester County • Kent County • Queen Anne's County • Talbot County • Worcester County • Maryland • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Scholarships
Wayne County • Allen County • Indiana • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne offers scholarships for local students from elementary to graduate level, with awards over $1,000.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Scholarships
Shelby County • DeSoto County • Tipton County • Crittenden County • Fayette County • Marshall County • Tate County • St. Francis County • Coahoma County • Tunica County • Benton County • Tennessee • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis offers $650,000 in scholarships for local students, with awards up to $6,500.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
NSHSS Foundation Earth Day Award
Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • High school • Freshmen
The NSHSS Earth Day Award offers $500 to 10 high school seniors interested in environment conservation.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
PFLAG Denver Scholarship
Colorado • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen
PFLAG Denver awards up to $2,500 to exceptional LGBTQ students and allies in Colorado to support their education and community impact.
Deadline:
April 9, 2025
Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship
Massachusetts • Radio & Television • Sophomores • Juniors • High school • Freshmen • Seniors
Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in broadcasting. Eligibility based on need, merit, and service.
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Scholarships
Belknap County • Carroll County • Cheshire County • Coos County • Grafton County • Hillsborough County • Merrimack County • Rockingham County • Strafford County • Sullivan County • New Hampshire • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation offers $8M in scholarships to 1,800 students annually, with awards up to $3,500.
Deadline:
April 12, 2025
Rhode Island Foundation Scholarships
Bristol County • Kent County • Newport County • Providence County • Washington County • Rhode Island • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Rhode Island Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for all students, regardless of immigration status. High chances for local applicants!
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
GFAI Scholarship Experience
Illinois • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Business Administration • Management • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
The GFAI Scholarship offers $3,500 to Illinois students in grain handling and feed industries. Work experience and blogging required.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Brian Thiele Memorial Scholarship
Kalamazoo County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Brian Thiele Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for Kalamazoo County high school seniors with soccer experience.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship
California • Connecticut • Delaware • Illinois • Florida • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship awards $1,000 for original works celebrating Italian heritage. Open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
ASF Scholarships
Military • Freshmen • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors
ASF Scholarships offer $1,000 for children/spouses of U.S. Army members with a 2.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and service certificate.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Brian J. O'Hara Memorial Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Community Service • Athletic • Freshmen
The Brian J. O'Hara Memorial Scholarship offers $1,250 to PA high school seniors with football experience and community service.
Deadline:
April 16, 2025
American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship
Business (MBA) • Biology • Chemistry • Mathematics • Physics • Technology • Engineering • STEM • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen
Scholarships for underrepresented high school seniors pursuing energy careers, offering up to $5,000 for eligible students.
Deadline:
April 16, 2025
Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) Scholarship for Geospatial and Engineering
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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
RGi offers a $10,000 scholarship for undergraduates in engineering and geospatial fields. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
April 18, 2025
North Valley Community Foundation Scholarships
Butte County • Glenn County • Tehama County • Colusa County • California • High school • Freshmen
North Valley Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for high school seniors in Butte, Glenn, Tehama, or Colusa counties.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
PRSA Silicon Valley Diversity and Multicultural Scholarship
Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Napa County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Public Relations • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
American Bus Association (ABA) Diversity Scholarship
Transportation/Logistics • Travel & Tourism • Hospitality • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The ABA Diversity Scholarship offers $5,000 to diverse students in travel and tourism majors. Apply with a 500-word essay.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Community Foundation of Burke County Scholarships
Burke County • North Carolina • Freshmen • High school • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for over 150 scholarships from the Community Foundation of Burke County for NC students. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
April 30, 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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