Are you the first in the family to attend college& need the first-generation scholarship to pay for college? We have compiled a list of scholarships for first-generation college students that can help their education. All these interesting scholarships such as USC First Generation Scholarship Program, First Generation Award Program, the Quirk Law Firm First Generation College Scholarship, and the Regents’ Scholarship being offered by World’s top universities, colleges, and organizations.
All these below mentioned scholarships are made available to those who are the first in their family to attend the college. These scholarships can help the students in many ways such as educational purposes, tuition, fees, and books etc. All these scholarships have award range up to $10,000. So as a first generation college student you have the chance to apply! Grab this opportunity now and don’t wait till the deadlines.
USC First Generation Scholarship Program
USC Career Center would like to announce USC First Generation Scholarship Program. Applicant must be a currently enrolled first generation college student, in an undergraduate degree program at USC with a minimum 2.8 GPA.The program awards a $2,000 scholarship to selected students.
Provided by: USC Career
Course: Degree course
Subject: Various Subjects
Eligibility
A currently enrolled first generation college student
Application Deadline
12:00 pm PST on April 7, 2017.
Apply Now: https://careers.usc.edu/students/apply-for-funding/firstgenscholarship/
The First Generation Award Program
Colorado State University-Fort Collins campus is pleased to announce the open application period for the First Generation Award Program. Students are only eligible to apply for initial admission/enrollment. The award amount is up to a maximum of $4,000 annually and is contingent upon full-time enrollment at the Fort Collins campus during both the fall and spring semesters of the 2017-2018 academic year.
Provided by: Colorado State University-Fort Collins campus
Course: Degree course
Subject: Multiple subjects
Eligibility
Full-time enrollment at the Fort Collins campus
Application Deadline
March 1, 2017.
Apply Now: http://osp.casa.colostate.edu/first-generation-award-program.aspx
The Quirk Law Firm First Generation College Scholarship
The Quirk Law Firm, LLP is pleased to offer the Quirk Law Firm First Generation College Scholarship. This scholarship is available to incoming freshmen and college students who will attend a college, community college, 4-year college/university or law school and whose parent(s) did not complete any post high school education.The scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000.
Provided by: The Quirk Law Firm, LLP
Course: Degree course
Subject: Multiple subjects
Eligibility
Incoming freshmen and college students
Application Deadline
May 31, 2017
Apply Now:http://www.quirklawyers.com/our-firm/first-generation-college-scholarship/
The Regents’ Scholarship
The Regents’ Scholarship is designed to assist first-generation college students in achieving their educational goals at Texas A&M University. Nine hundred recipients will receive up to $5,000 per year for up to four years – with the ability to add other scholarships.
Provided by: Texas A&M University
Course: Degree course
Subject: Any subject
Eligibility:First-generation college student
Application Deadline: March 15, 2017.
Apply Now:https://scholarships.tamu.edu/Scholarship-Programs/Regents-Scholars
CLAS First-generation Scholarship
Arizona State University is glad to announce the “College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) First-generation Scholarship” to undergraduate students. Undergraduate degree programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on ASU’s can apply.First generation scholarship applications are available each fall and scholarships are awarded and distributed for the fall and spring semesters. $10,000 amount will be granted to the winning candidates.
Provided by: Arizona State University
Course: Undergraduate course
Subject: Any Subject
Eligibility
Undergraduate students
Application Deadline
February 28, 2017.
Apply Now: https://clas.asu.edu/scholarships/first-generation-scholarships
HPU First Generation Scholarship
High Point University (HPU) is pleased to support and award five prestigious Say Yes Scholarships with at least two of these being First Generation Scholarships to Guilford County School students living in High Point, North Carolina.This scholarship opportunity is expected to be highly competitive and will include full tuition, fees, and books during the academic year.
Provided by: High Point University (HPU)
Course: Degree courses
Subject: Multiple subjects
Eligibility
School students
Application Deadline
February 15, 2017.
Apply Now: http://www.highpoint.edu/admissions/firstgenerationscholarship/
Multicultural and First Generation Scholarships
The Weninger and Pro scholarships support Xavier’s mission of promoting and celebrating a diverse campus community. Hence they are offering awarded annually to students who are committed to the promotion of diversity in our society and who demonstrate leadership in the classroom, on campus and in the greater community.
Provided by: Xavier University
Course: Degree Courses
Subject: Multiple subjects
Eligibility
At least a 3.0 GPA and a minimum SAT of 1070 (23 ACT)
Application Deadline
February 15, 2017
Apply Now: http://www.xavier.edu/undergraduate-admission/Multicultural-Scholarships.cfm
The First-Gen Scholars Program Scholarship
At Biola University, The Office of Admissions awards the FirstGen Scholars Program scholarship. The department of Student Enrichment & Intercultural Development (SEID) oversees the FirstGen Scholars Program. The program is open to any incoming student who is a first-generation college student. The program will worth $2,500 per year.
Provided by: At Biola University
Course: Degree course
Subject: Multiple subjects
Eligibility: First generation college student
Application Deadline: February 15, 2017
Apply Now:https://www.biola.edu/undergrad/financial-aid/scholarships#transfer-heritage-academic-scholarship
First Generation Md Award (AUC’s Scholarship)
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) is offering awarded to students who are striving to be first-generation physicians within their immediate families (includes spouse/partner, sibling, child by blood, adoption or marriage, grandparent and grandchild).$10,000 toward tuition – renewable for four additional semesters at AUC ($50,000 maximum award)
Provided by: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC)
Course: Bachelor’s level
Subject: Any subject
Eligibility: Minimum undergraduate overall GPA of 3.0
ApplicationDeadline: March 31st, 2017, July 28th, 2017, November 24th, 2017
Apply Now:http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/scholarships/first-generation-md-award.aspx
CSUN First Generation Scholarship
California State University is presenting CSUN First Generation Scholarship. A student can be at the freshman, sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate level. The given scholarship is represented to encourage and support first generation families in their pursuit of higher education, eight $1,500 First Generation Scholarships are awarded each year.
Provided by: California State University
Course: Multiple courses
Subject: Multiple subjects
Eligibility Subject: Undergraduate students
Application Deadline
Varies
Apply Now: http://www.csun.edu/alumni/FirstGenerationScholarship
San Jose State University First-Generation Scholarship
San Jose State University is proud to announce San Jose State University First-Generation Scholarship. All first-generation college students are eligible to apply. For award-related information and more visit the link given below.
Provided by: San Jose State University
Course: Undergraduate course
Subject: Multiple subjects
EligibilitySubject:No GPA required
Application Deadline
Varies
Apply Now: http://www.sjsu.edu/generate/scholarship/
Trailblazer Scholarship Award
Eastern Kentucky University has established a Trailblazer Scholarship Award to assist students seeking to be the first in their families to earn a college degree. For award-related information and more visit the link given below.
Provided by: Eastern Kentucky University
Course: Degree courses
Subject: Multiple subjects
Eligibility Subject: Students seeking to be the first in their families to earn a college degree
Application Deadline
March 1, 2016
Apply Now:http://stories.eku.edu/people/scholarship-assists-first-generation-students
Colorado MESA University First-Generation Scholarship
Colorado MESA University is glad to put forward Colorado MESA University First-Generation Scholarship. If you are a freshmen students whose parents have not graduated with a four-year degree you are considered being eligible. $1,000 scholarship will be granted annually.
Provided by: Colorado MESA University
Course: Degree Courses
Subject: Various subjects
Eligibility Subject: Freshmen Students
Application Deadline
Upcoming 2016
Apply Now: http://www.coloradomesa.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/other/first-generation.html
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Southern Nazarene University is offering Buick Achievers Scholarship Program. First generation college students majoring in engineering, technology, business, design, or another automotive-related field are welcomed to apply. Award amount may vary from $2,000-$25,000.
Provided by: Southern Nazarene University
Course: Degree courses
Subject: Multiple subjects
Eligibility Subject: Students majoring in engineering, technology, business, design
Application Deadline
Varies
Apply Now: http://snu.edu/scholarships-first-generation
First-generation Scholarship of WSU
Western Michigan University is glad to put forward the First-generation Scholarship of WSU. Students who study abroad graduate at a higher rate and develop academic and career skills can easily apply. For award-related information and more visit the link given below.
Provided by: Western Michigan University
Course: Any course
Subject: Any subject
Eligibility Subject: A currently enrolled first generation college student
Application Deadline
Varies
Apply Now: https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/firstgeneration
