Top 54 First Generation Scholarships for Students in April 2024

Study.com's First Generation College Student Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for those who are the first in their family to pursue higher education. This scholarship offers a $1,000 academic award to any first-generation student who has been accepted by or is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Don't miss out on this chance to further your education and pave the way for future generations!Show Less

Are you a first-generation American (you were born in the United States, but your parents were not)? Further, are you a Wyoming resident and high school senior between the ages of 18 and 22? If all those statements apply, consider applying for the Douvas Memorial Scholarship! The scholarship awards $500 to one eligible applicant who enrolls at the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college. After a winner is chosen, the money is to be used for that student’s educational expenses for the upcoming school year. The scholarship was created by the Wyoming Department of Education in honor of Peter George Douvas, an immigrant from Greece who generously left a sum of his money to the Wyoming Department of Education.  If you’re a first-generation American, high school senior, and Wyoming resident, we encourage you to apply for the Douvas Memorial Scholarship!Show Less

On To the Future (OTF) is a scholarship opportunity for those pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited North American institution or recent college graduates residing in North America. This scholarship is open to individuals from the following underrepresented communities in the geosciences: low-income, people of color, first-generation, non-traditional, women, veterans, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons with disabilities. Applicants must have never attended a GSA Connects annual meeting. If you fit this criteria, we encourage you to apply - don't take this opportunity for granite! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming first-generation college student who resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas? Further, do you have a passion for the arts? If so, you may be eligible for the Cydni Lawson Morris Memorial Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to multiple high school seniors and current undergraduates from Dallas-Fort Worth who are part of the first generation of their family to attend college. While priority will be given to those who are racial/ethnic minorities and to those who demonstrate financial need, neither is required to apply. If you meet these eligibility criteria and love the arts, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The First Generation Fund is dedicated to supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue post-secondary education. This scholarship is designed to enhance any other scholarships the applicant may receive from the Foundation. Apply for a chance to receive help funding your postsecondary education!Show Less

Are you a returning undergraduate student (non-freshman) and New Hampshire resident who is enrolled in college at least half-time? Further, do you have a minimum 2.5 GPA? If so, the Granite Edvance Scholarships may be a great opportunity for you! There are four types of Granite Edvance Scholarships available: The Granite Edvance Community Service Scholarship, The Granite Edvance Academic Excellence Scholarship, The Granite Edvance Leadership Scholarship, and The Granite Edvance Opportunity Scholarship for first-generation college students. To apply, interested students must submit an essay answering one of the types of scholarships' respective prompts. If you're a New Hampshire resident enrolled in an undergraduate program more than half-time, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Introducing the Charles Pulling Sr. Memorial Scholarship, a tribute to a cherished father and the middle child among eleven siblings, whose circumstances compelled him to enter the workforce prematurely and leave his high school dreams behind. However, recognizing the limited job prospects available to him, he understood that obtaining his high school diploma was the key to unlocking a better life for his loved ones, and headed back to the classroom. This prestigious scholarship aims to honor the memory of Charles Pulling Sr. by empowering those who also wish to enhance their families' lives through education. Whether you are a high school or GED student, an undergraduate pursuing a non-traditional path, a first-generation student, a single parent, someone who took a break from education before returning, or over the age of 25, you are invited to apply. To apply, reveal what sets you apart as a non-traditional student and what fuels your relentless pursuit of greatness.Show Less

The Manhattanville First-Generation Award awards an annual amount of $2,000 to first-year, first-generation Manhattanville College students. Manhattanville College identifies a first-generation student as someone whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree. While participation in the Mville First Scholars program is encouraged, it is not required to apply for the First-Generation Award. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Introducing the UChicago First Phoenix Scholarship - an incredible opportunity that grants UChicago first-generation college students a remarkable $20,000 scholarship spread over four years. The program is designed to support those whose parents didn't obtain a degree from a four-year college or university. No extra materials are required; simply apply for admission and you'll be automatically considered. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The UChicago Odyssey Scholarship Program, for over 15 years now, has provided enhanced academic, social, and career support to students who are from lower-income families or the first in their families to attend college. Odyssey Scholars are selected on the basis of financial need and family circumstances and will be eligible for additional funding for study abroad and other costs such as health insurance. Students must apply for need-based financial aid in order to be considered for the Odyssey Scholarship. The program was established thanks to the generosity of the anonymous donor “Homer” and additional gifts from alumni and friends of the University. If you're a low-income or first-generation, new UChicago student, we encourage you to apply for need-based financial aid for the chance to win an Odyssey Scholarship.Show Less

The First in the Family Scholarship will award outstanding First-Generation students with scholarships to help with tuition needs. Applicants must be registered NSCS members. Further scholarship information will be emailed to NSCS members.Show Less

Are you a first-generation college student from Florida who is currently (or will soon be) attending a public Florida university? If so, consider applying for the First Generation Matching Grant Program! This is a need-based grant program offered to first-generation Florida residents attending any public university in the state. Bear in mind that each university has its own application procedure, deadline, eligibility criteria, and award amount. However, each will require you to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to determine financial need. The program is provided by the Florida Department of Education. If you’re a first-generation college student and Florida resident who will soon be enrolling in a public Florida university, we encourage you to submit your FAFSA and apply! Be sure to check and complete your institution’s specific application requirements as well.Show Less