College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 27, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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The Balams Firm Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship
Fulton County • DeKalb County • Cobb County • Gwinnett County • Clayton County • Georgia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Balams Firm offers a $2,500 scholarship for Atlanta students with a 3.2 GPA planning to enroll in college full-time.
Deadline:
February 5, 2025
Mitchell Scholarship
Maine • High school • Freshmen
The Mitchell Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for Maine residents graduating from public high schools to pursue higher education.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarships
Matanuska-Susitna County • Alaska • Freshmen • Sophomores
Mat-Su Health Foundation offers year-round vocational scholarships for Mat-Su Borough residents pursuing health careers, starting at $250.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
VPC Community Involvement Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The VPC Community Involvement Scholarship awards $2,000 to students showing academic strength and community engagement.
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarships
Kalamazoo County • Van Buren County • St. Joseph County • Calhoun County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Kalamazoo Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $4,500 for local students. One application for 70 scholarships. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Mrs. Yvonne L. Moss Scholarship
Texas • Freshmen
The Mrs. Yvonne L. Moss Scholarship awards $2,500 to Texas high school seniors, with preference for South Oak Cliff students. Essay required.
Deadline:
March 2, 2025
Pediatric Dentist of Tomorrow Scholarship
Dentistry • Pre-Dental • Healthcare Assistant • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Apply for the Pediatric Dentist of Tomorrow Scholarship for a chance to win $500 towards your dental education. Submit transcripts and essay.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
John Bessemer Memorial Scholarship
San Diego County • California • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The John Bessemer Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to LGBTQ+ students in San Diego County with specific GPA requirements.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Do It 4 W Foundation Scholarship
North Carolina • Freshmen
The Do It 4 W Foundation Scholarship provides up to $7,500 for NC high school seniors. Apply online with 2 essays.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Elevate Scholarship Program
Iowa • Manufacturing/Production • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen
Elevate offers 15 $500 scholarships for Iowa high school seniors pursuing manufacturing careers at community colleges. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 2, 2025
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Wisconsin • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Abbott and Fenner Scholarship awards $1,000 to high school and college students through an essay application.
Deadline:
June 10, 2025
Humanity Rising Scholarship
Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Humanity Rising Scholarship awards $500 to $2,500 for student service projects. Share your story via video or writing to apply.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
New Orleans Scholarship
Louisiana • For Asexual students • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The New Orleans Scholarship provides $1,000 to $10,000 for LGBTQ+ students in Louisiana to support their education.
Deadline:
February 3, 2025
Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship
For students with disabilities • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Student Scholarship
Alaska • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Student Scholarships support music education with a $500 award. Application requires an essay and recommendation letters.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
BBB Serving Western Virginia Student of Integrity Scholarship
Virginia • Freshmen
The BBB Serving Western Virginia offers a $1,500 scholarship for high school seniors demonstrating integrity and leadership.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Girls Service League College Scholarship
Tarrant County • Johnson County • Parker County • Texas • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Scholarship for female residents of Tarrant, Johnson, and Parker counties in Texas with a 3.0 GPA for college attendance. Award: $250+.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
UMSA Foundation Scholarship
Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • IT/Information Technology • Finance • Business (MBA) • Cybersecurity • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
UMSA Foundation Scholarship offers $3,000 and $1,000 awards for students in specific fields. Eligibility: residents of five Midwest states.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Jared Ethan Trueba Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico • High school • Freshmen
The Jared Ethan Trueba Memorial Scholarship awards 3 $1,000 scholarships to New Mexico high school students through an essay application.
Deadline:
April 2, 2025
Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship provides $5,000 for students with disabilities in undergraduate programs.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship
Illinois • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Win up to $2,500 with the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship for culinary and hospitality students.
Deadline:
May 7, 2025
MyBioSource Inc. Scholarship for "S.T.E.M." Majors
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Physics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
MyBioSource Inc. offers 5 scholarships of $1,000 each for S.T.E.M. majors. Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduates.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
MyBioSource Scholarship for All Majors
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
MyBioSource offers five $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors, undergraduates, graduates, and international students. Apply with an essay.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Minority Natural Resource Scholarship
Missouri • Natural Resources Management • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Minority Natural Resource Scholarship offers $1,000 to minority students in Missouri pursuing natural resource management degrees.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
The ATIA Foundation Student Scholarship
Alaska • Marketing • Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The ATIA Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for Alaskan students in travel and tourism education.
Deadline:
January 31, 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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