[Page 3] Top First-Generation Scholarships to Apply for in June 2025

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Skylar Holly by supporting students who share his passion for helping others and making the world safer.

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

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 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 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.

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

This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing careers in STEM by helping them overcome their financial hurdles.

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 aims to honor the life of Paula C. Collie by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in education.

This scholarship seeks to help underserved students find success as they pursue careers in the technology field.

This scholarship will help support first generation BIPOC students attending HBCUs.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of J.E. Anderson by supporting first-generation students as they set out in pursuit of their goals.

This scholarship aims to support undergraduate students who need financial assistance to achieve all of their goals in life.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Charlotte Emery by uplifting Black girls and women so they can succeed in life and flourish.

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 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 are passionate about pursuing music and fighting to keep music in schools.

This scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.

This scholarship aims to honor Bill Kuhn by supporting students who are pursuing careers in science.

This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.

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 aims to honor the lives of Thadford Dickerson and Dr. Paula Schuman by supporting students who are pursuing public service careers.

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

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.