Dr. Christine Lawther First in the Family Scholarship
First-generation college students frequently face unique hurdles such as financial constraints, academic unpreparedness, and difficulties in navigating college life.
Overcoming these challenges not only fuels their personal growth and success but also breaks intergenerational cycles of educational disadvantage, thereby driving societal progress. In recognition of the challenges faced by first-generation students, this scholarship aims to promote educational equity and empower these students to reach their full potential, thereby enriching our academic communities.
This scholarship aims to support students who are forging new paths for their families by obtaining college degrees.
Any first-generation college student who is pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us what being a first-generation student means to you and what your long-term goals for the future are.
1. What does being the first in your family to obtain a college degree mean to you?
2. What do you want to pursue in college?
3. What are your long term goals?
Winners and Finalists
August 2025
Winning Application
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The application deadline is Jul 23, 2025. Winners will be announced on Aug 23, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 23, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
