First-Generation Scholarships

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

 

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