Dulce Vida First Generation Scholarship

$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Open
Application Deadline
Sep 8, 2025
Winners Announced
Oct 8, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate student
School Name:
University of Texas at San Antonio
Background:
First-generation college student
GPA:
3.0 GPA or higher

Lifting up future generations is crucial in giving them the resources they need to discover their ambitions and pursue their goals. 

First-generation students in particular often face struggles when it comes to pursuing a college degree. First-generation students often face difficult financial backgrounds due to not having a family background in education, which often limits their career options. As a result, many first-generation students know firsthand what it’s like to feel the burden of not having the funds necessary to complete a semester.

This scholarship seeks to support first-generation students so they can continue to go after their dreams despite their financial limitations.  

Any first-generation undergraduate student at the University of Texas at San Antonio may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 3.0 GPA.

To apply, tell us what advice you would give to another first-generation college student and why you would share that specific guidance.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published June 3, 2025
Essay Topic

If there was one piece of advice you had to give to another first-generation student, what would it be and why?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Sep 8, 2025. Winners will be announced on Oct 8, 2025.