College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 27, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine Scholarships
Muscatine County • Louisa County • Iowa • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
GEICC Scholarship
Georgia • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen
The GEICC Scholarship provides five $1,000 awards for Georgia seniors pursuing STEM with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 9, 2025
Kenosha Community Foundation's scholarships
Kenosha County • Wisconsin • Freshmen
Kenosha Community Foundation offers $87,000+ in scholarships for local students. Apply now for a chance to win up to $7,500!
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
AHB Foundation Scholarship
Alabama • Construction • Management • Carpentry/Masonry • Electrical/Electronics • Architecture • Civil Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AHB Foundation Scholarship supports Alabama residents pursuing education in residential building trades. Apply now for $250+!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship awards $1,500 to students from single-parent or blended families with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
SDEF STEM Scholarship
San Diego County • California • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen
The SDEF STEM Scholarship provides $2,500 to San Diego high school seniors pursuing college in STEM fields.
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Scholarships
Pittsburg • Frontenac • Girard • Wilson County • Neosho County • Montgomery County • Labette County • Elk County • Crawford County • Cherokee County • Chautauqua County • Cowley County • Kansas • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Driver Education Initiative Award (Round 1)
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Win a $500 Driver Education Initiative Award by submitting an essay on safe driving. Open to high school and college students.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship
Age • Freshmen • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students
The Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship offers $1,200 to science students with a GPA above 3.0. Apply with an essay and video.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
The Community Foundation of Rockland County Scholarships
Rockland County • New York • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of Rockland County offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
April 7, 2025
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham Scholarships
Harrisonburg County • Rockingham County • Virginia • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation offers $200,000+ in scholarships for Harrisonburg & Rockingham students. Apply for up to $8,000!
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
SWE Golden Gate Section scholarships
San Mateo County • San Francisco County • Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Lake County • Mendocino County • Napa County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Engineering • Computer Science • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
SWE Golden Gate Section offers scholarships up to $2,000 for women and underrepresented genders pursuing engineering or computer science.
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
BigSun Scholarship
Athletic • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The BigSun Scholarship offers $500 to all student-athletes. Open to high school seniors and college students. Apply via email.
Deadline:
June 19, 2025
MyBioSource Inc. Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
For students with disabilities • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
MyBioSource Inc. offers a $1,000 scholarship for students with disabilities. Apply by writing an essay.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Sutliff & Stout Law School Scholarship Contest
Law • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Enter the Sutliff & Stout Law School Scholarship Contest for a chance to win a $1,500 award by writing an essay on your law aspirations.
Deadline:
July 25, 2025
Sutliff and Stout Diversity in Law Scholarship
Legal • Law • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Sutliff & Stout offers a $1,500 scholarship for an essay on distracted driving habits and solutions. Open to high school and college students.
Deadline:
July 25, 2025
Sports Gear Swag Scholarship
Athletic • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
George Snow High School Scholarship
Palm Beach County • Broward County • Martin County • Florida • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The George Snow Scholarship Fund awards up to $14,373 to South Florida graduating seniors, focusing on specific high schools.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship
Connecticut • New York • New Jersey • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen
The Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship offers $5,000 for LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the Tri-State area with financial need.
Deadline:
February 5, 2025
The Mediacom Scholarship
High school • Freshmen
The Mediacom Scholarship offers $1,000 for high school graduates to assist with college expenses. Apply with an essay and reference.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Student Ethics Scholarship
Connecticut • Freshmen
Apply for BBB's $2,500 Student Ethics Scholarship for CT high school seniors demonstrating ethics, leadership, and community service.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Oportun Scholarship Program
Harris County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Oportun Scholarship Program offers $2,000 awards to California students based on academics, leadership, and personal circumstances.
Deadline:
March 20, 2025
Virginia Leyda Roberts Nursing Scholarship
Colorado • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Virginia Leyda Roberts Nursing Scholarship offers $1,500+ to Colorado nursing students. Must be a U.S. citizen and enrolled in nursing school.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
IAA/IAF Scholarship
Aviation/Aeronautical • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the IAA/IAF Scholarship offering $3,000 for aviation students at accredited institutions. Visit the website for details!
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
West Virginia PTA Scholarship
West Virginia • High school • Freshmen
West Virginia PTA offers $500 scholarships to public high school seniors with a 2.0 GPA. Apply with a form and recommendations.
Deadline:
February 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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