[Page 2] Top First-Generation Scholarships to Apply for in November 2026

Open to Filipino high school seniors or community college students in California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Nevada, Illinois, New York, or Guam.

Open to first-generation high school seniors in Baltimore, Maryland who plan to study education.

Open to LGBTQ+ high school seniors from underrepresented minority groups who will be first-generation college students.

Open to Latina students of Bolivian heritage who are high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students pursuing nursing.

Open to first-generation high school juniors in the Cleveland, Ohio area planning to study mechanical engineering or STEM.

Open to first-generation college students pursuing a four-year bachelor's degree.

Open to seniors at Putnam City High School in Oklahoma.

Open to undergraduate students at the University of Oklahoma.

Open to students enrolled in or accepted to a doctoral nurse anesthesia program.

Open to high school seniors in North Carolina or South Carolina.

Open to first-generation high school seniors in Washington with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Open to high school seniors or undergraduates pursuing nursing.

Open to first-generation undergraduates at four-year colleges studying social work with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Open to low-income, first-generation Hispanic or Latino high school seniors in Illinois.

Open to first-generation college and graduate students who are U.S. citizens pursuing law or medicine.

This scholarship is designed to support first-generation, female high school seniors from the class of 2021 who show passion and heart in their lives.

This scholarship is to honor Lisa K Carlson, who spent her life and career helping students and families. This scholarship will benefit graduates of DC Public Schools (including adult education and STAY programs) as they pursue postsecondary education and training opportunities. All postsecondary education and training programs, tuition, and associated costs qualify for this scholarship. All 2-year, 4-year, and professional certification courses are eligible to receive funds from the Lisa K Carlson scholarship.

This scholarship is designed to support students dedicated to providing equitable healthcare opportunities for underrepresented minorities and low-income communities across the country.

This scholarship exists to inhect hope and encouragement into African American high school seniors and college students looking to break into the field of journalism

This scholarship will be awarded to one high school senior who will be the first in their family to attend college and who also strives every day to reach their full potential!

This scholarship seeks to encourage the next generation of nurses who hope to address the COVID-19 pandemic through their careers.

This scholarship will support a young entrepreneur who embodies the determination, ambition, and perseverance needed to change the world.

This scholarship aims to support first-generation immigrants who are paving a new path in their families through their pursuit of higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kirk I. Woods by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue post-high school education.

This scholarship will support one student of West Indian or Caribbean descent who is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM.

This scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.

This scholarship seeks to honor Rita’s memory by supporting first-generation students who have had to make sacrifices or overcome obstacles to pursue their education.

This scholarship will support first generation BIPOC students who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship seeks to help underserved students find success as they pursue careers in the technology field.

This scholarship is intended to honor the memory of Mark Caldwell by encouraging students with financial need to work toward STEM or STEAM careers.