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[Page 5] Exclusive Scholarships for College Freshmen in 2025
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August 25, 2025
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First-Year College Students: Jennie Gilbert Daigre Education Scholarship
Funded byTheresa StylesAmount
$500Deadline
Sep 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will help undergraduate students pay for college textbooks.- Education Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner121Health & Wellness Scholarship
Funded byThriveAmount
$500Deadline
Sep 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support students who believe in living a healthy lifestyle and are U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Scholarship is awarded to
0 winners122CollegeXpress Graduate School No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$1,000Deadline
Sep 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in graduate school tips and resources.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner123Students for Animal Advocacy Scholarship
Funded byJosephine LienAmount
$500Deadline
Sep 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support students who seek to improve the well-being of animals.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Experience: Volunteering with animal shelter or animal non-profit
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner124Superfood Lover Scholarship
Funded byLive it UpAmount
$500Deadline
Sep 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students who love superfoods.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Interests: Loves superfoods
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner125Precious K. Hollins Dental School Scholarship
Funded byPrecious HollinsAmount
$1,000Deadline
Sep 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will be awarded to two students who are passionate about contributing to public health through dentistry.- GPA: 3.0
- Current Degree: Undergraduate, graduate,
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners126"Forbidden Foods" Scholarship
Funded byGlossop Family Educational FoundationAmount
$500Deadline
Sep 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who have food allergies or food sensitivities so they can navigate the world of higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Diagnosis: Has a food allergy or sensitivity
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner127Mental Health Matters Scholarship
Funded byDarlene SteinkampAmount
$500Deadline
Sep 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support students who face mental health challenges and are active leaders in their community.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Personal mental health challenges
- Experience: Community engagement, volunteer work, etc.
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner128Ida Nickelson 104 Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanya PopeAmount
$500Deadline
Sep 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support low-income female students studying in New York City.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Gender: Female
- City: New York City
- Background: Low-income
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner129Ms. Catherine Gipson Scholarship
Funded byRose and Martin FamilyAmount
$500Deadline
Sep 15, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Catherine Gipson by supporting Black students who are pursuing their college education at HBCUs.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: Black/African American
- Institution Type: HBCU
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner130#Back2SchoolBold Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Sep 25, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship exists to celebrate the transition for students going back to school this fall.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner131No You Did Not Win An Emi, But You Did Win This Scholarship
Funded byNoemi WinnAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor individuality by supporting students from diverse backgrounds on their path to higher education.- Background: First-generation student
- Race: BIPOC
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner132Stand and Yell Community Impact Scholarship
Funded byJames McDowellAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will honor the book “Stand and Yell” by supporting students who are seeking higher education.- Background: First-generation student
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Identity: Female, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ+
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner133Roger Boston Scholarship
Funded byBoston FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Oct 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support community college students pursuing a degree in astronomy and computer science.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Type of University: Community college
- Major: Astronomy or computer science
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner134Women in the Wings Scholarship
Funded bySashi ShreedaranAmount
$2,500Deadline
Oct 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support women who are pursuing their education in the aviation field.- Gender: Female
- Experience: Volunteer or community service experience
- Education Level: High school or four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Aviation field or related field ex: Aviation Science, Aviation Engineering, Aviation Medicine, Aviation Mechanics, or Aviation Business
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners135Treasure for Orphans Scholarship
Funded byFlavia EtoundiAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students in Maryland who have lost one or both parents so that they have the support necessary to continue their education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- State: Maryland
- Background: Underrepresented minority
- Family: Has lost one or both parents
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner136Black Nurse Magic Scholarship
Funded byMonica EdwardsAmount
$955Deadline
Oct 27, 2022Education Level
AnyTo remember and honor the memory of Melinda Edwards-Jackson, this scholarship will support African-American, first-generation college students who plan to or are currently pursuing a degree in Nursing at Prairie View A&M University.- Ethnicity: African American
- Status: High school graduate or college student
- Degree: Nursing or any field that involves nursing
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner137@ESPdaniella's Gap Year Scholarship
Funded byCarlynn GreeneAmount
$1,000Deadline
Oct 31, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support students who have taken a gap year from school.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate
- Experiences: Previously taken a gap year
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners138#FinancialFreedom No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byCalvin RosserAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 31, 2022Education Level
AnyAs a small way to create a more equal financial playing field, the Financial Freedom Scholarship exists to support an ambitious student who is motivated to improve his or her life through education.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner139Omniwomyn Empowerment Scholarship
Funded byOmniwomynAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to empower minority women who are planning to attend college or start a business.- Gender: Woman
- Background: Low-income
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Career Path: College education or starting a business
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner140Female Empowerment Scholarship
Funded byPacific Coast Medical Billing & CodingAmount
$1,500Deadline
Nov 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support BIPOC women undergraduate and graduate students.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Gender: Female
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner141Sikora Drake STEM Scholarship
Funded bySikora DrakeAmount
$3,000Deadline
Nov 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support minority students so they can pursue higher education in STEM.- Field of Study: STEM
- Identity: Female identifying, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or first-generation
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners142Overcoming the Impact of Alcoholism and Addiction
Funded byPatel FamilyAmount
$2,000Deadline
Nov 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been affected by a parent’s addiction so that they can pursue higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Has been impacted by a parent's addiction
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner143TeluguPeople for America Scholarship
Funded byTeluguPeople FoundationAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support low-income, bachelor’s students at public universities who are working to pursue their dreams.- Education Level: Bachelor's student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Low-income
- Type of University: Public
- Experience: Community involvement
- Major: Science, Engineering, Technology, Business, Finance, or other related fields
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner144Learner Statistics Scholarship
Funded byLearnerAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 15, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a student who is pursuing a degree in a STEM field.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate
- Major/Career Field: STEM
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner145Learner Higher Education Scholarship
Funded byLearnerAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 15, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a student who is passionate about pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate
Scholarship is awarded to
0 winners146Science Appreciation Scholarship
Funded bywiseGEEKAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 15, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a student pursuing a degree in a STEM field.- Education Level: Any
- Major/Field: STEM
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner147Literature Lover Scholarship
Funded bywiseGEEKAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 15, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a student majoring in English.- Education Level: Any
- Major: English
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner148Engineers of the Future Scholarship
Funded bywiseGEEKAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 15, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support students pursuing a degree in engineering.- Education Level: Any
- Major/Field: Engineering
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner149Empowering Mothers Scholarship for Single Moms
Funded bywiseGEEKAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 15, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a single mother furthering her education.- Education Level: Any
- Background: Single mother
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner150
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find scholarships for college freshmen?
To find scholarships for college freshmen on Bold.org, you can use the search function on the website. In order to find scholarships specifically for college freshmen, you can filter the scholarships by education level. By choosing the "undergraduate" category, you can see scholarships for students who attend college.
How can I apply for scholarships for college freshmen?
Once you've found a specific scholarship that applies to college freshmen, you can begin to apply. To apply for scholarships, create your free Bold.org profile. Then, click on any of the scholarships above and apply. Some scholarships may require you to write an essay before you apply, in which case you may need to spend more time on your application.
When should a college freshman start applying for scholarships?
While there are many scholarships for high school and college students alike, you should apply for scholarships as early as you can. Many students start their scholarship search early on in high school or as high school seniors, but there are also many opportunities for college students.