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

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 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 aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.

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

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.

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 seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.

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.

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

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

This scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduate students who are of African descent and are first or second generation to the United States.

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

This scholarship will support first generation college students who are interested in pursuing a career in business.

This scholarship seeks to support LGBTQIA+ students who have a passion for using technology and data science for good.

This scholarship seeks to empower students from Central American backgrounds to achieve their academic goals and build a foundation for a successful future.

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

This scholarship will support high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare field.