Scholarships for College Freshmen

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Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nursing Scholarship

The Rhode Island Foundation offers the Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nursing Scholarship to one eligible nursing student from Rhode Island to pursue his/her undergraduate degree.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 6, 2025
Closed
$500–$5,000
1 Award Winner
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$5,000–$20,000
1 Award Winner

Kahikina O Ka Lā Scholarship

The Kahikina O Ka Lā Scholarship awards Native Hawaiian undergraduate students residing in Maui pursuing STEM-related degree programs or Hawaiian studies at the University of Hawaii Maui College.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
February 3, 2025
Application Deadline
May 15, 2025
Closed
$5,000–$20,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,500
1 Award Winner

Aging Matters Scholarship

This scholarship is for students currently caring for an aging person, working with the senior community, or planning to pursue a career that will impact the elder population.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
June 15, 2024
Application Deadline
May 15, 2025
Closed
$1,500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner

Mary Naegeli Memorial Scholarship

The Montana Tree Farm System offers the Mary Naegeli Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 to support one student enrolled in or plans to enroll in forestry or forest science courses.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
9 Award Winners

Delaware Career Based Scholarship

The Delaware Department of Education offers $5,000 to at least nine Delaware residents pursuing an undergraduate degree for a career in a high-need field.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 2, 2025
Application Deadline
June 15, 2025
Closed
$5,000
9 Award Winners
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$1,000–$2,250
1 Award Winner

Tennessee HOPE Scholarship – Nontraditional

Nontraditional Tennessee HOPE Scholarship is awarded to nontraditional age students, who reside in Tennessee to pursue higher education in two- to four-year degree programs at accredited institutions in Tennessee.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman
Application Open Date
March 1, 2025
Application Deadline
September 1, 2025
Closed
$1,000–$2,250
1 Award Winner
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$1,000
2 Award Winners

Beldon Scholarship

Beldon Roofing Company offers annual scholarships worth $1,000 to two selected students. The high-performing applicants are selected based on academic record and aptitude shown in the application process.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2024
Application Deadline
September 1, 2025
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$1,000
2 Award Winners
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$1,000–$10,000
5 Award Winners

Hearst Journalism Awards Program

College journalism majors enter media projects in monthly and annual competitions that award between $1,000 and $10,000.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
November 1, 2025
Closed
$1,000–$10,000
5 Award Winners
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Denver Water Centennial Scholarship

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) offers the Denver Water Centennial Scholarship of $5,000 to one college student pursuing a degree in water science, water technology, or water works.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
October 1, 2025
Application Deadline
December 20, 2025
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Raftelis Leadership Scholarship

The American Water Works Association offers the Scholarship to students to complete their degree programs and who are eager to become problem solvers for local governments and municipal water utilities.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
October 1, 2025
Application Deadline
December 20, 2025
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$20,000–$60,000
400 Award Winners

Kamehameha Schools Pauahi Foundation Scholarship

The Kamehameha Schools Pauahi Foundation Scholarship is awarded to deserving undergraduate students of Hawaii to advance their education in education, Hawaiian studies, or the Hawaiian language.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2025
Application Deadline
February 17, 2026
Closed
$20,000–$60,000
400 Award Winners
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$3,200
1 Award Winner

Jay Charles Levine Scholarship

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) awards the Jay Charles Levine Scholarship of $3,200 to full-time college freshmen enrolled in a UNCF member school in any field of study in Michigan.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman
Application Open Date
October 25, 2025
Application Deadline
February 21, 2026
Closed
$3,200
1 Award Winner
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$2,500
30 Award Winners

LAGRANT Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

Thirty (30) ethnic minority undergraduate students will receive $2,500 scholarships and a trip to New York City, New York, for career-building activities as part of the LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship Program.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 28, 2026
Closed
$2,500
30 Award Winners
Closed
$3,400–$13,600
1 Award Winner

UT Chancellor Academic Scholarship

Utah Tech University awards newly enrolled freshmen the UT Utah Chancellor Academic Scholarship of $13,600 to complete their undergraduate study of choice if admitted before March 1.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman
Application Open Date
December 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
Closed
$3,400–$13,600
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,400–$9,600
1 Award Winner

UT Trustees Academic Scholarship

Utah Tech University awards newly enrolled freshmen the UT Trustees Academic Scholarship of $9,600 to complete their undergraduate study of choice if admitted before March 1.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman
Application Open Date
December 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
Closed
$2,400–$9,600
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,500–$6,000
1 Award Winner

UT Dean’s Academic Scholarship

Utah Tech University awards newly enrolled freshmen the UT Utah Dean’s Academic Scholarship of $6,000 to complete their undergraduate study of choice if admitted before March 1.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman
Application Open Date
December 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
Closed
$1,500–$6,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Edna Blum Scholarship for NY Residents

Students from one of the five boroughs of New York City are awarded up to $5,000, depending on their financial needs, to attend any institution in the United States.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
February 1, 2026
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000–$4,000
1 Award Winner

UT Utah Merit Academic Scholarship

Utah Tech University awards newly enrolled freshmen the UT Utah Merit Academic Scholarship worth up to $4,000 to complete their undergraduate study of choice if admitted before March 1.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman
Application Open Date
December 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
Closed
$1,000–$4,000
1 Award Winner
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$3,700
1 Award Winner

Near Completer Grant

The Near Completer Grant is an award to students who were previously enrolled in associate or bachelor's degree programs but did not finish them and intend to re-enroll.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
August 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
Closed
$3,700
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000–$3,000
1 Award Winner

Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant

The Howard P. Rawlings EA Grant is offered to high school seniors or degree-seeking undergraduates in Maryland to fund their studies at any post-secondary institution in Maryland.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
September 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
Closed
$1,000–$3,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000–$2,000
1 Award Winner

2+2 Transfer Scholarship

The 2+2 Transfer Scholarship awards from $1,000 to $2,000 to help transfer students from Maryland community colleges to pursue their bachelor's degrees in accredited four-year institutions.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – College Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
Closed
$1,000–$2,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Procter & Gamble General Scholarship

UNCF offers the Procter & Gamble General Scholarship to undergraduate students enrolled full-time in the fields of business, information technology, and public relations among others in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
February 9, 2026
Application Deadline
March 9, 2026
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Procter & Gamble STEM Scholarship

Each year, Procter & Gamble offers the Procter & Gamble STEM Scholarship to assist undergraduate students headed toward careers in STEM industries. Preference is given to an African American male student.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
February 9, 2026
Application Deadline
March 9, 2026
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$7,000–$37,500
1 Award Winner

Ochsner Nursing Scholarships

The Ochsner Nursing Scholarship is offered to a number of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited or licensed nursing programs in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Graduate
Application Open Date
May 15, 2026
Application Deadline
June 15, 2026
Closed
$7,000–$37,500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000–$3,000
2,500 Award Winners

California Dream Act Scholarships

The California Dream Act allows undocumented students, students with valid or expired DACA, U visa holders, and students with Temporary Protected Status to receive certain types of financial aid.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
October 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
Closed
$1,000–$3,000
2,500 Award Winners