College freshman scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 02, 2025Apply below to the best College freshman scholarships for February 2025.
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32-4 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Huachuca Mountain Chapter Auxiliary Scholarship
Military • Arizona • Freshmen
$500 scholarship for Cochise County seniors who are children of veterans. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Essay and recommendation needed.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Dunkin' Baltimore/Metro DC Regional Scholarship
Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • District Of Columbia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Dunkin' offers a $2,500 scholarship for students in the Baltimore/Metro DC area with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Anne Lowe Scholarship
Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen
The Anne Lowe Scholarship offers $250+ for legally blind college undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA. Requires essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Caroline Kark Award
For students with disabilities • New York • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Caroline Kark Award supports New York residents pursuing careers with the deaf or furthering education, offering $250+.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship Fund
Washington • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship offers $250+ to graduating seniors in WA, based on financial need and school counselor nomination.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Rotary Club of Santa Cruz Sunrise Youth Scholarship
California • Freshmen
The Rotary Club of Santa Cruz Sunrise offers up to $1,000 scholarships for college-bound seniors from local high schools.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
American Montessori Society Teacher Education Scholarships
Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The American Montessori Society offers $1,250 scholarships for aspiring Montessori teachers in AMS-affiliated programs. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
Charleston Engineers Joint Council Bill Dull Memorial Scholarship
South Carolina • Engineering • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Freshmen
The Charleston Engineers Joint Council offers a $500 scholarship for Lowcountry seniors pursuing engineering or technology with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 21, 2025
IAEM Scholarships
Natural Resources Management • Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
IAEM offers competitive scholarships for students in emergency management fields, with awards starting at $250. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 23, 2025
Josie Rewald Memorial Community College Scholarship
Michigan • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Josie Rewald Memorial Scholarship supports women in engineering, offering $250+ for community college students with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
The Weston Scholarship
California • Photography • Arts • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Weston Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in Monterey or Santa Cruz studying black and white film photography.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
Diversity STEM Scholarships
Massachusetts • Aviation/Aeronautical • Marine Biology/Sciences • Transportation/Logistics • Business Administration • Finance • Management • Accounting • Architecture • Engineering • Human Resources • 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 • For students of color • Freshmen
Diversity STEM Scholarships for high school seniors of color in Boston area. $5,000 award for those pursuing transportation-related degrees.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
New York Community Trust Armenian Scholarship
New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The New York Community Trust offers $1,000 scholarships for Armenian students in NY, NJ, and CT with a 3.4 GPA and community involvement.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
PFMH Mental Health Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Freshmen
PFMH Mental Health Scholarship offers $1,000 to a student with a mental illness for college or trade school. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship
Nursing • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Age • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship offers $1,000 to non-traditional nursing students. Apply with essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
PA Land Surveyors' Foundation Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Meteorology • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Science • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The PA Land Surveyors' Foundation Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for PA residents in Surveying programs. Essay and references required.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Mary Rita Batesole Environmental Education Scholarship
Vermont • Conservation • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Freshmen
The Mary Rita Batesole Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for students pursuing environmental education in southern Windsor County, VT.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
PMAHCC Foundation Scholarship Program
Pennsylvania • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PMAHCC Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for full-time students of Hispanic ancestry in select PA counties with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
The Leola W. & Charles H. Hugg Scholarship
Texas • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Hugg Scholarship offers $250+ for Williamson County students in the top 25% of their class. Recommendation letters needed.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Colvin Scholarship Fund
Agriculture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Colvin Scholarship Fund offers $7,500 for students dedicated to production agriculture. Apply with essays, videos, and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Steven Cutter Award
New Hampshire • Maine • Nursing • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Medicine • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Dentistry • Psychology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Steven Cutter Award offers up to $5,000 for health-related students from specific NH and ME towns. Apply with an essay and test scores.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Academic Scholarships
Ohio • Conservation • Natural Resources Management • Sports Management • Law Enforcement • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association offers $1,000 scholarships for recreation majors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 3, 2025
US Foods Scholars Program
Georgia • North Carolina • Oregon • Texas • Florida • Alabama • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • High school
The US Foods Scholars Program offers up to $20,000 for culinary arts students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 at eligible schools.
Deadline:
May 10, 2025
DCAS Scholarship
New York • Agriculture • Horticulture • Sociology • Community Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The DCAS Scholarship awards $2,500 to Dutchess County students in agriculture or horticulture with community service involvement.
Deadline:
May 11, 2025
Harry Brereton Pulver Scholarship
Warren County • Washington County • Saratoga County • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • New York • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Harry Brereton Pulver Scholarship offers $2,000/year for 4 years to eligible NY students at Dartmouth or Harvard.
Deadline:
May 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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