College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 03, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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The Morris Arts Scholarships
New Jersey • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Studio Arts • High school • Freshmen
Morris Arts offers scholarships for high school seniors in the arts, awarding up to $5,000 for further education.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Henry & Chiyo Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship
Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Sophomores • Freshmen • Graduate Students • Juniors • Seniors
The Kuwahara Scholarship offers $5,000 for freshmen to create projects on Japanese American culture. JACL membership required.
Deadline:
March 6, 2025
Patricia & Gail Ishimoto Memorial Scholarship
Freshmen • High school
The Patricia & Gail Ishimoto Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to JACL members entering college. Apply with required documents.
Deadline:
March 6, 2025
Journey Toward Ordained Ministry Scholarship
Religious/Theological Studies • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Journey Toward Ordained Ministry Scholarship provides $5,000 for racial-ethnic minority students pursuing ordained ministry.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
Willard B. Simmons Sr. Memorial Scholarships
Pharmacy • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Annual $2,000 scholarships for NCPA student members in pharmacy. Based on leadership and academics. Apply with essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
AICPA Foundation Two-Year Transfer Scholarship
Accounting • Business Administration • Business (MBA) • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The AICPA Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for students transferring to a four-year accounting program with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Neil Pruitt, Sr. Memorial Scholarships
Pharmacy • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the Neil Pruitt Sr. Memorial Scholarship for students interested in Entrepreneurism. Win up to $2,500!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
ASME INSPIRE / Charles W. E. Clarke Scholarship
Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Freshmen
The ASME INSPIRE / Charles W. E. Clarke Scholarship offers $2,000 to high school seniors pursuing engineering or STEM degrees.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship
Colorado • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Colorado Council offers $1,500 scholarships to 16 high school seniors or college students with community service experience.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
SAI Undergraduate Scholarships
Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
SAI Undergraduate Scholarships offer $2,000 for initiated members. Eligibility includes good standing and enrollment in an undergraduate program.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship
Arkansas • Family • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship offers up to $1,600 for eligible single parents pursuing education in Arkansas.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
NARFE-FEEA Scholarship Awards Program
Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
NARFE offers scholarships up to $7,500 for children of members. High school seniors with 3.0 GPA can apply. Essay required.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
William F. Gandert Memorial Scholarship
Juniors • Freshmen • High school • Seniors • Sophomores
The William F. Gandert Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in low-income housing pursuing vocational education.
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
Roma Lodge Merit Scholarship
Wisconsin • Freshmen
Roma Lodge Merit Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for high school seniors who are children of members. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition
Other Trades/Crafts • Design/Visual Communications • UX/Technical Design • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Enter the Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition for a chance to win up to $5,000 by addressing societal and environmental challenges.
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
Charles H. Bussmann Scholarship
Marine Biology/Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Charles H. Bussmann Scholarship offers $2,000 for MTS members in marine-related fields. Apply with references and transcripts.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
National Federation Of The Blind Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The National Federation Of The Blind offers scholarships up to $12,000 for legally blind students pursuing accredited degrees.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
The Native American Seminary Award
For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The $10,000 Native American Seminary Award supports Native American students in seminary programs. Eligibility includes UMC membership and tribal documentation.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Charles And Melva T. Owen Memorial Scholarship
Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Charles And Melva T. Owen Memorial Scholarship offers $10,000 for legally blind students pursuing degrees in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program
Freshmen
The AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program offers $8,000 to high school seniors with AFT parent membership, based on merit and community service.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Kids Chance of North Carolina Scholarship
North Carolina • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Kids Chance of NC offers scholarships up to $5,000 for children of injured workers. Apply if aged 16-25 with financial need.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Lawrence A. Long Memorial Law Scholarship
Law • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lawrence A. Long Memorial Law Scholarship offers $1,500 to full-time law students with an essay and recommendation requirement.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
4-H Youth in Action
Mathematics • Agriculture • Science • Technology • Engineering • Age • High school • Freshmen
Apply for the $5,000 4-H Youth in Action scholarship by sharing your leadership story in a 4-H program. Open to all 4-H members and alumni.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Polymer Modifiers and Additives Division (PMAD) Scholarship
Engineering • Science • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PMAD Scholarship offers $2,000 for SPE members with PMAD industry experience. Apply with documentation, essay, and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Elson T. Killam Memorial Scholarship
Maine • New Hampshire • Vermont • Massachusetts • Rhode Island • Connecticut • Engineering • Civil Engineering • Natural Resources Management • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Elson T. Killam Memorial Scholarship offers $1,500 to NEWWA members in civil/environmental engineering in New England.
Deadline:
April 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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