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

This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing careers in public education with preference given to first-generation college students and male applicants.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers in fields related to social work and striving to make a difference.

This scholarship aims to support any Black/African America female high school senior who is low-income and a first-generation college student with a commitment to bettering her community.

This scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.

This scholarship aims to support high school seniors from Baltimore County, Maryland with 3.5 GPA who is a first-generation college student studying education and a community college.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Adam Montes by supporting underrepresented students on the road to higher education.

This scholarship aims to support Hispanic women in high school from Illinois as they prepare to finish their high school years and begin college.

This scholarship aims to support students who are forging new paths for their families by obtaining college degrees.

This scholarship seeks to award the most improved student who may not have started out with the highest GPA but who has put in the work to make progress.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kenneth G. Tanner by making college more affordable and accessible so aspiring students can fulfill their dreams.

This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.

This scholarship will support a low-income Hispanic/Latinx high school senior as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor Catrina’s legacy by supporting students pursuing law and/or healthcare so that they can complete their education and help those who are oppressed.

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 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.

The Lila Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to one Hispanic student in the Las Vegas area who is interested in pursuing a career in ultrasonography.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dinakara Rao by supporting students who share his relentless drive to succeed in a complex world that often favors those with established privilege.

This scholarship aims to support first-generation Latinas who are interested in pursuing STEM careers so that they can reach all of their dreams and boost the representation of women of color.