College freshman scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for January 2025.
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Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Scholarships
New Britain • Berlin • Plainville • Southington • Connecticut • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain offers $300,000+ in scholarships annually to local students with a common application process.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Community Foundation of West Texas Scholarships
Lubbock County • Lynn County • Garza County • Hale County • Yoakum County • Terry County • Swisher County • Gaines County • Scurry County • Floyd County • Parmer County • Dickens County • Motley County • Dawson County • Crosby County • Cochran County • Lamb County • Castro County • Briscoe County • King County • Kent County • Borden County • Bailey County • Hockley County • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of West Texas awards over $355,825 in scholarships annually to local students. Apply now for a chance to win!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Daniel R. Torres "Complete Your Dream” Memorial Scholarship
Idaho • Freshmen
The Daniel R. Torres Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to Idaho high school seniors with a 2.5 GPA for essays on future dreams and community impact.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico Scholarships
Catron County • Chaves County • Dona Ana County • Hidalgo County • Otero County • Sierra County • Socorro County • Grant County • Lincoln County • Luna County • New Mexico • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico offers $150,000+ in scholarships for students. Apply online for matching opportunities.
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
Blue Mountain Community Foundation Scholarships
Walla Walla County • Columbia County • Garfield County • Umatilla County • Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Blue Mountain Community Foundation offers 80+ scholarships for local students, with awards up to $7,000 based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 18, 2025
Adam Montes Pride Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Pansexual students • For Straight students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Adam Montes Pride Scholarship awards $500 to LGBTQ+ first-gen college students from underrepresented minorities. Essay required.
Deadline:
March 23, 2025
St. Croix Valley Foundation Scholarships
Chisago County • Washington County • Burnett County • Pierce County • Polk County • St. Croix County • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Freshmen
St. Croix Valley Foundation offers $400,000+ in scholarships for local students with a common application. Awards up to $1,500.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Key Biscayne Community Foundation's scholarships
Key Biscayne • Florida • Freshmen
Key Biscayne Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Average award: $2,000.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Salem Foundation Scholarships
Salem • Oregon • Freshmen
Salem Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply by April 30.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Pat Napolitano Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Technicians
Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Pat Napolitano Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 to students pursuing Aviation Technician Certification.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
John and Kathryn O'Brien Scholarship
Minnesota • Energy • Construction Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • 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
The O'Brien Scholarship offers $500 to Minnesota State two-year college students who are immigrants or children of immigrants with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Endowed Scholarship
Minnesota • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students
The Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Endowed Scholarship offers $1,250 to U.S. Armed Forces members demonstrating leadership at Minnesota State Colleges.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Heinlein Society Scholarship Program
Science • Physics • Engineering • Mathematics • Chemistry • Biology • Technology • Juniors • Freshmen • Seniors • Sophomores
The Heinlein Society offers a $4,000 scholarship for full-time undergraduates in STEM fields. Essay required.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
AIERF College Scholarship
Business Administration • Finance • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
AIERF College Scholarship offers $1,000 for undergraduates in real estate fields based on academic excellence. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Scott Crockett Memorial Scholarship
Reedsport • Oregon • Fire Science/Firefighting • Freshmen
Scott Crockett Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for Reedsport seniors pursuing Fire or EMS careers. 2.0 GPA required.
Deadline:
April 2, 2025
Driver Safety Scholarship
DeKalb County • Franklin County • Lawrence County • Colbert County • Cullman County • Jackson County • Lauderdale County • Limestone County • Madison County • Marshall County • Morgan County • Alabama • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Driver Safety Scholarship awards $2,000 to Alabama high school seniors and college freshmen in select counties. Apply with an essay or video.
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
Arizona Community Foundation Scholarships
Apache County • Cochise County • Coconino County • Gila County • Graham County • Greenlee County • La Paz County • Maricopa County • Mohave County • Navajo County • Pima County • Pinal County • Santa Cruz County • Yavapai County • Yuma County • Arizona • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students
Arizona Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for high school seniors and college students nationwide. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Arthur Spada Memorial Scholarship
Oregon • Horticulture • Nursing • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Arthur Spada Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in Horticulture, prioritizing Willamette Valley graduates attending OSU.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Excellence in leadership scholarship
Freshmen
The Excellence in Leadership Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for students with a 2.5 GPA pursuing higher education. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Child Care Assistance Scholarship
Marin County • California • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Child Care Assistance Scholarship in Marin County helps parents pay for daycare while attending college, offering $250+ in support.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Hvac Hero Scholarship Program
Other Trades/Crafts • Electrical/Electronics • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Construction • Freshmen • Sophomores
The HVAC HERO scholarship offers $2,500 to 30 students pursuing HVAC degrees. Minimum GPA of 2.0 required. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship
Law • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship awards $2,500 to law students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
June 2, 2025
Terry Bryant College Scholarship
Freshmen
The Terry Bryant College Scholarship awards $2,500 to U.S. high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA for undergraduate studies.
Deadline:
June 2, 2025
The Allman Family Business Development, Marketing, and Sales Scholarship Endowment
Marketing • Business Administration • Management • Business (MBA) • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Allman Family Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in business programs focusing on sales and marketing. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 2, 2025
A & J Duct Cleaning Scholarship
Age • Freshmen
A & J Duct Cleaning Scholarship offers $2,000 for high school graduates with financial need and lower academic scores.
Deadline:
June 15, 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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