[Page 3] Top First-Generation Scholarships to Apply for in March 2026

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Debra S. Jackson by supporting students who are making the brave decision to return to school later in life.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Angela Engelson by supporting young women who are the first in their families to pursue a college education.

This scholarship seeks to ease the financial barriers that often limit educational opportunities by supporting students working to build stability, independence, and a better future through education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jesus-Baez-Santos by supporting students who have faced obstacles when pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ken Bolick by supporting students from underserved backgrounds who share Ken's passions.

This scholarship will support one student of Haitian descent who is pursuing a civil engineering degree and who has large ambitions for the future of their community.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Michael J. Edwards by supporting international students in their pursuit of higher education in the United States.

This scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.

This scholarship will support a student in the Appalachian region who is pursuing a career in STEM.

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 aims to support young women as they prepare to finish their high school years and begin college.

This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college 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 is designed to support students dedicated to providing equitable healthcare opportunities for underrepresented minorities and low-income communities across the country.

This scholarship aims to support non-traditional students who are forging a new path forward for their families in higher education.

In honor of Owen J. Lennon, this scholarship will support a student in achieving their educational goals.

This scholarship will be given to one undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in pre-law, political science, or related major.

This scholarship seeks to foster gender equity in male-dominated fields by supporting women who are pursuing STEM disciplines.

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

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of the Hamilton family patriarch by helping low-income students pursue higher education.

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 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.

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

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

This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Josh Edwards by supporting students who share his calling to artistic endeavors.

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 support first-generation undergraduate students in the second year of their program to reduce their college costs.

This scholarship will be awarded to one high school junior or senior who plans to attend college and has persevered through life’s hardship toward a brighter future for themselves and the world.

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.