[Page 3] First-Generation College Student Scholarships to Apply for in 2024

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.

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

This scholarship will support a black student who has inspiring goals, across any field of study or desired career.

This scholarship, in memory of Maida Brkanovic, will support one student who emulates Maida's lifestyle through their own selfless actions.

This scholarship aims to support minority students so they can pursue higher education in STEM.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Barbara J. DeVaney by supporting women from demographics who often fall through the cracks.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Alberta Bean by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue college degrees.

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 aims to support students who are passionate about making positive changes in the world.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Charlie Akers by supporting first-generation college students.

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.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are in great need of financial aid so they can afford to attain a college degree.

This scholarship aims to honor individuality by supporting students from diverse backgrounds on their path to higher education.

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 honor the book “Stand and Yell” by supporting students who are seeking higher education.

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

This scholarship is here for first-generation immigrant students to pursue higher education.

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 will be awarded to a first-generation college student who has bold aspirations and seeks to change the world, no matter what stands in their way.

This scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mark D. Schwarck by supporting students who have encountered barriers in their pursuit of higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Francis Madigan by supporting first-generation students so they can create generational change in their families.

This scholarship aims to support students in New York who are pursuing their GEDs so they can go on to achieve all of their goals.

This scholarship seeks to help students with financial need afford higher education so they can pursue all of their dreams.

This scholarship is designed to support a non-traditional African American student who has big goals in life.

This scholarship will support one student in tech who has a passion to help others and is pursuing a degree in STEM to make the world a better place.

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 will be awarded to a low-income college student who has a track record of social engagement through their extracurricular activities (e.g. student council, community service, dance/sports, etc.).

This scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams for their academic and professional future.