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[Page 5] Exclusive Scholarships for High School Freshmen to Apply for in 2025
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August 25, 2025
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Heather Payne Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySean MancillasAmount
$3,125Deadline
Jul 26, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to show support for those who have lost a sibling to suicide in order to raise awareness about the prevalence of suicide and the ways of persevering through loss.- Background: Has lost a sibling to suicide
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner121Larry D Parker Sr.’s Legacy Scholarship
Funded byParker FamilyAmount
$1,700Deadline
Oct 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will honor the life of Larry D Parker Sr. and help underrepresented students from low-income communities pursue their education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Career Path: Trade
- Background: Low-income and from an underrepresented community (not limited to race)
- Experience: Community Involvement
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners122Amber D. Hudson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHudson FamilyAmount
$3,000Deadline
Jun 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Amber D. Hudson Memorial by supporting students who are pursuing careers related to nutrition.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Desired Career: Registered Dietitian (RD), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Certified Nutrition Specialist, or another nutrition-related position
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners123“I Matter” Scholarship
Funded byThe O’Neal FamilyAmount
$775Deadline
Jul 11, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Low-income and/or BIPOC
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner124Dan Leahy Scholarship Fund
Funded byDan Leahy Scholarship FundAmount
$3,000Deadline
May 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor Dan Leahy’s legacy by supporting high school and community college students so they can afford higher education.- Extracurricular Involvement: Speech and debate or mock trial
- Education Level: You must be a high school or community college student
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners125Recycling and Reusing for a Better Tomorrow
Funded byDelilah SichmellerAmount
$1,000Deadline
May 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who have made changes in their community or have a passion for the sciences so they can achieve their goals.- Background: Volunteer experience in environmental programs
- Education Level: High school
- Field of Study: Life sciences (biology, chemistry, environmental science, etc.)
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners126Powering Up.org: Empowering Pathways Into Energy Scholarship
Funded byPowering Up Inc.Amount
$4,000Deadline
Aug 20, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of skilled professionals pursuing careers in the energy sector.- Field of Study: Energy field
- Education Level: High school or trade school student
Scholarship is in review127Gary Robert Schloss Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLes NeidichAmount
$15,000Deadline
Jun 07, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support low-income African American students in Pennsylvania.- Education Level: High school
- State: Pennsylvania
- Race/Ethnicity: African American
- Background: Low-income
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners128Big Heart Scholarship
Funded byGentile FamilyAmount
$3,075Deadline
Apr 24, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will honor the life of Jonathan Gentile and help support students from Bethal Park High School.- School: Bethel Park High School
- Education Level: High school
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner129Nickels Student Athlete Scholarship
Funded byAJ & CKR, LLC dba Nickels StoreAmount
$1,500Deadline
Mar 03, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes so they can overcome any challenges they face and attain success in the future.- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Student-athlete
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners130Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship
Funded byAmber GreeneAmount
$1,500Deadline
Jan 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will help support female students pursuing a business degree in Pennsylvania.- Education Level: High school
- Gender: Woman
- State: Pennsylvania
- Desired Major: Business
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners131Austin Hays Scholarship 2022
Funded byAustin HaysAmount
$20,450Deadline
Aug 28, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to lend a helping hand to students in the state of Maryland so they have the resources necessary to pursue higher education.- Location: Maryland
- Financial Status: Low-income
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner132Ladies in STEM Scholarship
Funded byRebecca SweemAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jan 01, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support female representation in STEM by supporting female students who are preparing to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school student
- Gender: Female
- State: Maine
- Field of Study: STEM
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner133Julia Elizabeth Legacy Scholarship
Funded byCedric Scott, Jr.Amount
$1,000Deadline
Jun 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students who are planning to pursue a college degree in a STEM-related field.- Education Level: Must be a high school student
- Race: Must be an African American student
- Career Goals: Must be planning to pursue a STEM-related degree
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner134Annika Clarisse Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEyzaguirre Transgender Youth Education FundAmount
$1,200Deadline
Jun 29, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor Cesar’s life by supporting transgender students who are pursuing higher education despite the obstacles they are facing.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Transgender
- Background: Financial need
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner135Glenn Ehlers Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEHLERS FAMILYAmount
$5,000Deadline
Mar 03, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Glenn Ehlers by supporting students who are preparing to finish high school and begin their collegiate studies.- Education Level: High school student
- School: Montgomery High School or Lake Creek High School
- State: Texas
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners136American Bolivian Collective in Memory of Janett Adams Scholarship
Funded byCharlene AminiAmount
$1,500Deadline
Dec 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Janett Adams by empowering Bolivian Americans to pursue their chosen field.- Field of Study: Liberal arts or a related field
- Background: Bolivian ancestry or descent
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner137Global Girls In STEM Scholarship
Funded byGlobal STEM AcademyAmount
$1,500Deadline
Feb 08, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support deserving girls who are dedicated to pursuing STEM careers so they can achieve their dreams and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the field.- Field of Study: STEM
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Education Level: High school senior or first-year undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Gender: Female-identifying
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners138Gerardo Behori Dream Scholarship
Funded byMadina and Marco BehoriAmount
$3,660Deadline
Mar 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Gerardo Behori by supporting students who aspire to help their communities.- Goals: Helping the community
- Background: Born in West or Central Africa
- Education Level: High school student, two or four-year undergraduate student, trade school student, or graduate student
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner139Stevie Kirton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStevie Kirton Memorial FoundationAmount
$2,050Deadline
Apr 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Stevie Kirton by supporting students who have lost a parent.- Education Level: High school student
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Background: Has lost a parent
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners140Mia Noflin Goes to Broadway Scholarship
Funded byKaris NoflinAmount
$726Deadline
Apr 02, 2022Education Level
AnyTo honor the life of Mia Noflin and to support students looking to express themselves in the arts, this scholarship will be awarded to one high school senior (2022) applying to college for performing arts.- Major of interest: Performing arts related field
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner141Ambition Scholarship
Funded bySubmerge AestheticsAmount
$550Deadline
Jan 31, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a female high school student in New York who is ambitious in pursuing their goals and dreams.- Education Level: High school student
- State: New York
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Involvement: Volunteering or extracurriculars
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner142Sandy Eggo's Future Humanitarians Scholarship
Funded bySandy Eggo SEOAmount
$1,025Deadline
Aug 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are dedicating their college years and their careers to making this world a better place for all.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Location: San Diego, California
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
Scholarship is in review143First in Business Foundation Scholarship
Funded byFirst in Business FoundationAmount
$1,045Deadline
Feb 01, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support first generation college students who are interested in pursuing a career in business.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Low-income and first generation college student
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Major/Career Field: Business-related
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner144Deborah Brown Alexander Adventurer Award
Funded byBrown / Alexander FamilyAmount
$3,000Deadline
May 20, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Deborah Brown Alexander by supporting deserving students who have an "adventurer" spirit.- Education Level: High school student
- Field of Study: Education
- School: Alief ISD School in Texas (Alief Elsik High School, Alief Hastings High School, Alief Taylor High School, Alief Early College High School, or Alief Kerr High School)
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners145High School Social Leaders Bi-Annual Scholarship
Funded byDror LiebenthalAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 31, 2020Education Level
AnyThis scholarship helps innovative student leaders who are focused on critical global and social issues.- Resident: United States
- Education: Current High School Student
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner146Little Bundle Superdad Scholarship — High School Award
Funded byLittle BundleAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jun 30, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will be given to one high school senior every 6 months. All students who are either single fathers or are the children of single fathers are eligible to apply.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner147Bold Reflection Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
May 29, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to encourage students to reflect on their lives and their goals for the future.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner148Lee Avenatti Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHeartland Healing Counseling & ConsultationAmount
$2,500Deadline
Aug 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Lee Avenatti by supporting students with a history of time spent in group homes or foster care.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: LGBTQ+
- Background: Has spent time in a group home or foster care
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner149Ron Dennis Memorial Scholarship for the Trades
Funded bymartin dennisAmount
$1,000Deadline
Aug 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support the legacy of Ron Dennis by supporting students pursuing careers in the trades.- Education Level: High school or trade school student
- State: Oklahoma or Texas
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners150
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for high school freshman scholarships?
Different scholarships have different sets of eligibility requirements, so make sure to check that the scholarship you are applying to is applicable to you. Many of the scholarships listed don't have many requirements. Since there aren't as many scholarships specifically for high school freshmen, it is more common for freshmen to apply to scholarships with a wider eligibility range.
What is the best website to apply for scholarships?
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