First-Gen Flourishing Scholarship
Every first-generation college student deserves access to the resources and support necessary to thrive in their educational journey.
First-generation students are up against significant financial, academic, and informational barriers due to the lack of college-educated mentors in their lives who can offer advice, monetary assistance, and other help. In order to break cycles and create a more equitable workforce and future, first-gen students must be empowered to pursue higher education and must be uplifted throughout the process so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.
This scholarship seeks to support students who need help paying for college so they can achieve all of their goals.
Any high school senior in the United States who has leadership experience and has made an impact on their community may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants who will be first-generation college students are encouraged to apply.
To apply, tell us about a challenge or obstacle you have faced, how it has impacted your growth, how it has influenced your views on education, and how you plan to make a difference utilizing your education.
Describe a challenge or obstacle you’ve faced in your life and how it has shaped your personal growth. How did this experience influence your outlook on education, and how do you plan to use your education to positively impact your community or the world?
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The application deadline is Mar 31, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 1, 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 May 1, 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 or future 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.