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Last updated on April 29, 2024
[Page 2] First-Generation College Student Scholarships to Apply for in 2024
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180 SCHOLARSHIPS
First-Generation College Students Scholarship
Funded by
wiseGEEK
The First-Generation College Students Scholarship is meant to support and encourage these students as they take on the biggest educational milestone thus far in their lives.
Funded by
wiseGEEK
The First-Generation College Students Scholarship is meant to support and encourage these students as they take on the biggest educational milestone thus far in their lives.
Eligibility Criteria:
Background: First-generation college student
Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate student
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Jul 15, 2024
One Click Apply
Apply now!
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Miguel Mendez Social Justice Scholarship
Funded by
Nancy Roberts
This scholarship will support students who are passionate about social justice and seek to enact change in their communities.
Funded by
Nancy Roberts
This scholarship will support students who are passionate about social justice and seek to enact change in their communities.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate
Background: Low-income and first-generation college student
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Career Path: Social Justice
Amount
:
$3,000
Deadline
:
Jul 19, 2024
One Click Apply
Apply now!
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Radhakrishnan-Nachiar Merit Scholarship
Funded by
Sudharshna Radhakrishnan
This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to complete a college degree in the U.S. so they can create a better future for their families.
Funded by
Sudharshna Radhakrishnan
This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to complete a college degree in the U.S. so they can create a better future for their families.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school junior, senior, or undergraduate student
GPA: 3.5 or higher
Background: First-generation college student
Identity: Indian descent
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Jul 27, 2024
One Click Apply
Apply now!
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Journey 180 Planner Changemaker Scholarship
Funded by
Elite Advantage Prep LLC
This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to pursue and complete a college education.
Funded by
Elite Advantage Prep LLC
This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to pursue and complete a college education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior or four-year undergraduate student
Identity: First-generation college student
Background: Has engaged with their community
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Jul 31, 2024
One Click Apply
Apply now!
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CML Music Scholarship
Funded by
Sherie McArthur
This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing music and fighting to keep music in schools.
Funded by
Sherie McArthur
This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing music and fighting to keep music in schools.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school student
Identity: Underrepresented minority student
Background: First-generation college students
Field of Study: Music
Amount
:
$1,790
Deadline
:
Aug 09, 2024
One Click Apply
Apply now!
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Grandmaster Nam K Hyong Scholarship
Funded by
Hyong
In honor of Grandmaster Nam K Hyong, this scholarship aims to give the gift of education to a hardworking, motivated student.
Funded by
Hyong
In honor of Grandmaster Nam K Hyong, this scholarship aims to give the gift of education to a hardworking, motivated student.
Eligibility Criteria:
Background: First-generation immigrant or first-generation college student
Field of Study: Psychology, social work, or education
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Aug 16, 2024
One Click Apply
Apply now!
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Robert Lawyer Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Lawyer Family
This scholarship aims to support non-traditional students who are forging a new path forward for their families in higher education.
Funded by
Lawyer Family
This scholarship aims to support non-traditional students who are forging a new path forward for their families in higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
Background: First-generation college student
Identity: Non-traditional college student
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Aug 31, 2024
One Click Apply
Apply now!
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Jesus Baez-Santos Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Sandra Cruz
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jesus-Baez-Santos by supporting students who have faced obstacles when pursuing higher education.
Funded by
Sandra Cruz
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jesus-Baez-Santos by supporting students who have faced obstacles when pursuing higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Race: BIPOC
Background: First-generation college student
State: New York
Education Level: High school senior or freshman undergraduate
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Sep 01, 2024
One Click Apply
Apply now!
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Lisa and Josh World Scholarship
Funded by
Lisa and Josh, LLC
This study abroad scholarship is aimed at first-generation undergraduate students who are U.S citizens.
Funded by
Lisa and Josh, LLC
This study abroad scholarship is aimed at first-generation undergraduate students who are U.S citizens.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Background: First-generation college student
Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen
Future Plans: Accepted into a study abroad program
Amount
:
$5,000
Deadline
:
Sep 01, 2024
One Click Apply
Apply now!
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Sharen and Mila Kohute Scholarship
Funded by
Kohute Family
This scholarship seeks to honor Sharen and Mila Kohute by supporting first-generation female students who are committed to pursuing higher education.
Funded by
Kohute Family
This scholarship seeks to honor Sharen and Mila Kohute by supporting first-generation female students who are committed to pursuing higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Gender: Female
Background: First-generation
State: Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Oct 14, 2024
One Click Apply
Apply now!
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Charles Cheesman's Student Debt Reduction Scholarship
Funded by
Cheesman Family
This scholarship will provide for college students or adults currently in a career, who have student debt. Students must be African American or Hispanic/Latino and first-generation students in order to apply.
Funded by
Cheesman Family
This scholarship will provide for college students or adults currently in a career, who have student debt. Students must be African American or Hispanic/Latino and first-generation students in order to apply.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student, college graduate
Race/Ethnicity: African American or Hispanic/Latino
Debt Status: Has student loan debt
Background: Was/is a first generation student
Amount
:
$13,650
Deadline
:
Nov 30, 2024
One Click Apply
Apply now!
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Bright Lights Scholarship
Funded by
Bria Alexander
This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.
Funded by
Bria Alexander
This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
Identity: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation college student
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Dec 25, 2024
One Click Apply
Apply now!
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Ethan To Scholarship
Funded by
Justin To & Ann Tran
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.
Funded by
Justin To & Ann Tran
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Financial Status: Low-income
Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
GPA: Undergraduate 3.5 or Graduate 3.2
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Feb 16, 2025
One Click Apply
Apply now!
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Nikhil Desai "Perspective" Scholarship
Funded by
Nikhil Desai
This scholarship is for anyone who has had one moment in their life shift their perspective and perception on what it means to live.
Funded by
Nikhil Desai
This scholarship is for anyone who has had one moment in their life shift their perspective and perception on what it means to live.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Feb 01, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship
Funded by
Imagine Dragons
The Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship will help four refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American students to achieve their educational dreams.
Funded by
Imagine Dragons
The Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship will help four refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American students to achieve their educational dreams.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$13,269
Deadline
:
Sep 14, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
4 winners
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Finesse Your Education's "The College Burnout" Scholarship
Funded by
Finesse Your Education
This scholarship is designed to raise awareness about burnout while giving students a chance to reflect on their college experience for the past year.
Funded by
Finesse Your Education
This scholarship is designed to raise awareness about burnout while giving students a chance to reflect on their college experience for the past year.
Eligibility Criteria:
Identity: First-generation minority student
Amount
:
$1,200
Deadline
:
Mar 22, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship
Funded by
Mahlagha Jaberi
The Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship exists to support more awareness about the mental health of immigrants in the United States.
Funded by
Mahlagha Jaberi
The Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship exists to support more awareness about the mental health of immigrants in the United States.
Eligibility Criteria:
Background: First or second-generation immigrants in any field of study
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Jun 01, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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Charles Pulling Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Carrie Mochan
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Charles Pulling Sr. by supporting those who want to provide a better life or experience for their families and feel furthering their education is the best way to do so.
Funded by
Carrie Mochan
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Charles Pulling Sr. by supporting those who want to provide a better life or experience for their families and feel furthering their education is the best way to do so.
Eligibility Criteria:
Identity: Non-traditional student, such as a first-generation student, a single parent, someone who took time away from school before going back, those over 25, etc.
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Jul 31, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
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Eleven Scholarship
Funded by
Inspire11
This scholarship aims to inspire high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in STEM fields.
Funded by
Inspire11
This scholarship aims to inspire high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in STEM fields.
Eligibility Criteria:
Race or Ethnicity: BIPOC student
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
Field of Study: STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math)
Amount
:
$10,000
Deadline
:
Apr 30, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is in review
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Life Reimagined First-Gen Scholarship
Funded by
Calvin Rosser
This scholarship is for first-generation (first in their family to attend college) college students who are determined to succeed in a complex world rigged to favor those at the top.
Funded by
Calvin Rosser
This scholarship is for first-generation (first in their family to attend college) college students who are determined to succeed in a complex world rigged to favor those at the top.
Eligibility Criteria:
Family Status: First generation college student (parents did not attend college)
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Dec 30, 2019
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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First-Generation, First Child Scholarship
Funded by
Donna Hoang
The First-Generation, First Child Scholarship will assist students with the specific experience of growing up as a firstborn first-generation student with their academic ambitions
Funded by
Donna Hoang
The First-Generation, First Child Scholarship will assist students with the specific experience of growing up as a firstborn first-generation student with their academic ambitions
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$1,446
Deadline
:
Apr 04, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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Maida Brkanovic Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Brkanovic
This scholarship, in memory of Maida Brkanovic, will support one student who emulates Maida's lifestyle through their own selfless actions.
Funded by
Brkanovic
This scholarship, in memory of Maida Brkanovic, will support one student who emulates Maida's lifestyle through their own selfless actions.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Oct 16, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
52
Rivera-Gulley First-Gen Scholarship Award
Funded by
Rachel Gulley
This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to attend college so they can navigate the challenges and costs of higher education.
Funded by
Rachel Gulley
This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to attend college so they can navigate the challenges and costs of higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Background: First-generation college student
Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Jul 07, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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#BlackLivesMatter Scholarship
Funded by
Ornella Altunyan
This scholarship will support a black student who has inspiring goals, across any field of study or desired career.
Funded by
Ornella Altunyan
This scholarship will support a black student who has inspiring goals, across any field of study or desired career.
Eligibility Criteria:
Ethnicity: African American
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Aug 19, 2020
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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Sikora Drake STEM Scholarship
Funded by
Sikora Drake
This scholarship aims to support minority students so they can pursue higher education in STEM.
Funded by
Sikora Drake
This scholarship aims to support minority students so they can pursue higher education in STEM.
Eligibility Criteria:
Field of Study: STEM
Identity: Female identifying, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or first-generation
Amount
:
$3,000
Deadline
:
Nov 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners
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Barbara J. DeVaney Memorial Scholarship Fund
Funded by
Estate of Barbara DeVaney
This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Barbara J. DeVaney by supporting women from demographics who often fall through the cracks.
Funded by
Estate of Barbara DeVaney
This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Barbara J. DeVaney by supporting women from demographics who often fall through the cracks.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
Gender: Women
Identity/Background: Single mother, widow, immigrant, woman of color, first-generation college student, and/or survivor of abuse
Amount
:
$90,000
Deadline
:
Sep 21, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
12 winners
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Net Impact Berkeley Social Impact Scholarship
Funded by
Net Impact Berkeley
This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about making positive changes in the world.
Funded by
Net Impact Berkeley
This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about making positive changes in the world.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
Background: Underrepresented minority or first generation college student
Amount
:
$3,000
Deadline
:
May 14, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners
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Charlie Akers Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Ayesha Wallace
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Charlie Akers by supporting first-generation college students.
Funded by
Ayesha Wallace
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Charlie Akers by supporting first-generation college students.
Eligibility Criteria:
Background: First-generation
Community Involvement: Volunteering experience
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Jan 01, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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Abu Omar Halal Scholarship
Funded by
Abu Omar Halal
This scholarship seeks to support students who are in great need of financial aid so they can afford to attain a college degree.
Funded by
Abu Omar Halal
This scholarship seeks to support students who are in great need of financial aid so they can afford to attain a college degree.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Financial Status: Low-income
Amount
:
$4,000
Deadline
:
Dec 01, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
4 winners
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No You Did Not Win An Emi, But You Did Win This Scholarship
Funded by
Noemi Winn
This scholarship aims to honor individuality by supporting students from diverse backgrounds on their path to higher education.
Funded by
Noemi Winn
This scholarship aims to honor individuality by supporting students from diverse backgrounds on their path to higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Background: First-generation student
Race: BIPOC
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Oct 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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