College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 29, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union Scholarship
South Carolina • High school • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
The South Carolina Federal Credit Union offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
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
Out for Education Scholarship
Harris County • Fort Bend County • Montgomery County • Galveston County • Brazoria County • Waller County • Chambers County • Austin County • Texas • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Out for Education Scholarship offers $1,000 to $10,000 for LGBTQ+ students from Houston-area schools with a 2.75 GPA.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship
King County • Snohomish County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Washington • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links offers up to $15,000 scholarships for African American high school seniors in the Puget Sound area.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The OSEA Vocational Grant
Freshmen
The OSEA Vocational Grant provides $2,000 grants for students in vocational or technical 2-year programs.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Mat-Su Health Foundation Academic Scholarships
Matanuska-Susitna County • Alaska • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Mat-Su Health Foundation offers scholarships for Mat-Su Borough residents in health and human services, starting at $250.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Women in Auto Care Scholarships
Automotive • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Women in Auto Care Scholarships provide $5,000 to female students pursuing careers in the auto care industry across the U.S.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Freedom for Disabled Students Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Mississippi • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Freedom for Disabled Students Scholarship awards $500 to Mississippi students with disabilities. Apply by sharing your story.
Deadline:
July 2, 2025
Employment Boost College Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/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 • Chemistry • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Employment Boost College Scholarship offers $1,000 for high school and college students with a 3.6 GPA. Apply with an essay.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
William Male Foundation Scholarship
San Diego County • California • Arts • Film • Fashion • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The William Male Foundation Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for artists in San Diego pursuing formal arts training.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Minnesota Space Grant Consortium (MnSGC)
Minnesota • STEM • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
MnSGC offers financial aid for Minnesota students in STEM fields related to NASA, requiring a 3.0 GPA and residency.
Deadline Passed
STEM Scholarship
Mercer County • Rock Island County • Henry County • Whiteside County • Carroll County • Knox County • Lee County • Clinton County • Scott County • Muscatine County • Louisa County • Iowa • Illinois • 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 STEM Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for underrepresented students in sustainability and STEM with a 3.0 GPA and community impact.
Deadline Passed
Community Foundation DeKalb County Scholarships
DeKalb County • Indiana • Freshmen
Community Foundation DeKalb County offers over $140,000 in scholarships annually, with a single application for multiple awards up to $5,000.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Midland County • Gladwin County • Michigan • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Midland Area Community Foundation offers 250+ scholarships up to $2,000 for Midland and Gladwin County residents pursuing degrees.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
New Mexico Garden Clubs Scholarship
New Mexico • Environmental Science • Agricultural Science • Horticulture • Conservation • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The New Mexico Garden Clubs Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in garden-related fields attending New Mexico colleges.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Pinellas Education Foundation Scholarships
Pinellas County • Florida • Freshmen
Pinellas Education Foundation offers $5,000 scholarships for students in Pinellas County based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Scholarships
Holland • Zeeland • Michigan • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland offers $850,000+ in scholarships annually with a single application for local students.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Engineer Girl Writing Contest
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 • For Women • High school • Freshmen
Enter the Engineer Girl Writing Contest by writing an essay on an everyday object's lifecycle for a chance to win $500 - $1,000!
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
New Braunfels Community Foundation's scholarships
New Braunfels • Texas • Freshmen
New Braunfels Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities, averaging $1,000 each.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Custer County Foundation Scholarships
Custer County • Nebraska • Freshmen
Custer County Foundation offers scholarships up to $4,000 for local students. Apply now for a chance to win!
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Moline Regional Community Foundation Scholarships
Moline • Illinois • Freshmen
Moline Regional Community Foundation offers $64,000+ in scholarships annually for local students. High chances to win! Apply now.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Society of Women Engineers - Lehigh Valley Section
Pennsylvania • Engineering • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Women • Freshmen
Scholarship for women high school seniors pursuing engineering, offering up to $5,000 based on academics and leadership.
Deadline:
February 2, 2025
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Scholarships
Bandera County • Blanco County • Edwards County • Gillespie County • Kendall County • Kimble County • Kerr County • Mason County • Real County • Uvalde County • Texas • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country offers scholarships up to $20,000 for local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
February 4, 2025
James F. Byrnes Foundation Scholarship
South Carolina • Freshmen
The James F. Byrnes Foundation Scholarship offers $5,000 for SC high school seniors who have lost a parent and plan to attend college.
Deadline:
February 6, 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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