Scholarships for First-Year College Students

These 5 hand-curated scholarships are open to First-Year College Students. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.

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Fully funded United States Undergraduate

Rust College E.A. Smith Presidential Scholarship

Rust College

Amount
Up to $21,254 per academic year
Deadline
No separate scholarship deadline published; apply for admission and complete the FAFSA early

An incoming Rust College freshman with at least a 3.5 high-school GPA, a 22 ACT composite or SAT equivalent, and a completed FAFSA.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Puckett Scholars Program

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Amount
$4,000 over four years
Deadline
Jan 1, 2027

A Minnesota high school senior applying as a fall 2027 freshman to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, with preference for achievement…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Regis College Catholic High Schools Scholarship

Regis College

Amount
$4,000 institutional scholarship
Deadline
February 1 priority first-year application deadline; Regis also reviews later applications on a rolling, space-available basis

A graduate of a Catholic high school anywhere in the world who applies to, is admitted by, and enrolls in an undergraduate bachelor’s progr…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Robert & Jean Walsh Humanities Scholarship

Allegheny Kiski Health Foundation

Amount
$2,500–$3,000 two-year award
Deadline
June 30 annual deadline

A financially needy Highlands School District resident graduating from Highlands High School or qualifying St. Joseph High School and enter…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Robert & Jean Walsh Math & Science Scholarship

Allegheny Kiski Health Foundation

Amount
$2,500–$3,000 two-year award
Deadline
June 30 annual deadline

A financially needy Highlands School District resident graduating from Highlands High School or qualifying St. Joseph High School and enter…

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