College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 30, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Calhoun County • Doddridge County • Gilmer County • Jackson County • Mason County • Pleasants County • Ritchie County • Roane County • Wirt County • Wood County • Washington County • West Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local high school and college students in WV and OH.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Hanover Ruritan Club Endowment
Hanover County • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Hanover Ruritan Club Endowment offers a $2,000 scholarship for Hanover County residents, prioritizing Lee-Davis High School graduates.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Scholarships
Hancock County • Brooke County • Marshall County • Ohio County • Tyler County • Wetzel County • Jefferson County • Belmont County • West Virginia • Ohio • Freshmen
The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley offers scholarships to local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Brunswick County Farm Bureau Endowment
Brunswick County • Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Brunswick County Farm Bureau offers a $2,000 scholarship for residents majoring in agriculture or related fields.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Lexington Community Foundation Scholarships
Lexington • Dawson County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Dinwiddie County Farm Bureau Endowment
Dinwiddie County • Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Environmental Science • Biology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Dinwiddie County Farm Bureau Endowment offers a $2,000 scholarship for local residents in Agriculture, Forestry, or Life Sciences.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Edwardsville Community Foundation Scholarships
Edwardsville • Illinois • Freshmen
Edwardsville Community Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. One application for 50 awards.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Creeds Ruritan Club Endowment
Anne Arundel County • Calvert County • Charles County • Prince George's County • St. Mary's County • Amelia County • Amherst County • Appomattox County • Brunswick County • Buckingham County • Campbell County • Caroline County • Charlotte County • Chesterfield County • Cumberland County • Dinwiddie County • Essex County • Fluvanna County • Gloucester County • Goochland County • Greensville County • Hanover County • Henrico County • Isle of Wight County • James County • King and Queen County • King George County • King William County • Lancaster County • Louisa County • Lunenburg County • Mathews County • Mecklenburg County • Middlesex County • Northumberland County • Nottoway County • Powhatan County • Chesapeake County • York County • Suffolk County • Virginia Beach County • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Creeds Ruritan Club Endowment offers $2,000 to residents of central/eastern Virginia and southern Maryland. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Anna and Dwight Gunther Memorial Scholarship
Harney County • Oregon • High school • Freshmen
The Anna and Dwight Gunther Memorial Scholarship offers $250 to Harney County residents in financial need. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Dr. Elmer L. Cooper Endowment by Maryland Agriculture Teachers Association
Maryland • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Dr. Elmer L. Cooper Endowment offers a $2,000 scholarship for Maryland residents majoring in Agricultural Education.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Central Alabama Community Foundation Scholarships
Butler County • Cullman County • Lowndes County • Macon County • Montgomery County • Pike County • Alabama • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Central Alabama Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in select Alabama counties. Apply online now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Scholarships
Atchison County • Nodaway County • Worth County • Gentry County • Harrison County • Mercer County • Putnam County • Holt County • Andrew County • DeKalb County • Daviess County • Grundy County • Sullivan County • Linn County • Livingston County • Caldwell County • Clinton County • Buchanan County • Missouri • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri offers scholarships up to $6,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Beckley Area Foundation Scholarships
Raleigh County • Fayette County • Summers County • Webster County • Wyoming County • West Virginia • Freshmen
Beckley Area Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. One application for 190 scholarships.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Charlevoix County Community Foundation Scholarships
Charlevoix County • Michigan • Medicine • Nursing • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Charlevoix County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for local high school seniors based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The North Georgia Community Foundation Scholarships
Cherokee County • Clayton County • Cobb County • DeKalb County • Douglas County • Fulton County • Gwinnett County • Henry County • Newton County • Rockdale County • Banks County • Barrow County • Dawson County • Fannin County • Forsyth County • Gilmer County • Habersham County • Hall County • Jackson County • Lumpkin County • Pickens County • Rabun County • Stephens County • Towns County • Union County • White County • Carroll County • Coweta County • Fayette County • Haralson County • Heard County • Meriwether County • Pike County • Spalding County • Troup County • Bartow County • Catoosa County • Chattooga County • Dade County • Floyd County • Gordon County • Murray County • Paulding County • Polk County • Walker County • Whitfield County • Georgia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The North Georgia Community Foundation offers over $500,000 in scholarships annually for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Steiner Family Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Steiner Family Scholarship awards $2,500 to $5,000 to students under 26 with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required for application.
Deadline:
March 4, 2025
Elk County Community Foundation Scholarships
Elk County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
Elk County Community Foundation offers $500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
McKean County Community Foundation
McKean County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
McKean County Community Foundation offers $500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
LaGrange County Community Foundation Scholarships
LaGrange County • Indiana • Freshmen
LaGrange County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students pursuing higher education with a single application.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
The Troy Foundation's scholarships
Troy • Ohio • Freshmen
The Troy Foundation offers over $900,000 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $2,500 for local students. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Allegan County Community Foundation (Bloomingdale High School) Scholarships
Allegan County • Michigan • Freshmen
Allegan County Community Foundation offers $500-$6,000 scholarships for Bloomingdale High School seniors based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Allegan County Community Foundation (Saugatuck High School) Scholarships
Allegan County • Michigan • Freshmen
Allegan County Community Foundation offers $500-$6,000 scholarships for Saugatuck High School seniors based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Taos Community Foundation's scholarships
Taos County • New Mexico • Freshmen
Taos Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for Taos County students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Allegan County Community Foundation Scholarships
Allegan County • Michigan • Freshmen
Allegan County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for high school seniors based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Susan M. Krause Scholarship
Door County • Wisconsin • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Susan M. Krause Scholarship offers $5,000 to women in Door County seeking job skill improvement. Minimum GPA 3.00 required.
Deadline:
March 14, 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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