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Rio Rico High School First-Generation Student Scholarship

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Marco Aldaz
$1,250
2 winners, $625 each
Open
Application Deadline
Mar 30, 2025
Winners Announced
May 5, 2025
Education Level
High School
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Contribution
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior
School Name:
Rio Rico High School
State:
Arizona
Background:
First-generation college student

First-generation students face many challenges during their academic years, encountering confusion and isolation and often having no adults to turn to for advice.

When it comes time for students to apply for college, many students with no family background in higher education are at a disadvantage. While some of their peers may be having their essays reviewed by their parents or may be benefiting from a test prep tutor, first-generation students are often figuring everything out on their own, from applications to interviews to networking and beyond.

This scholarship aims to help first-generation students make the leap from their high school years to college so they can succeed in all of their endeavors.

Any high school senior at Rio Rico High School in Arizona may apply for this scholarship if they will be a first-generation college student. However, applicants who are pursuing careers in STEM are preferred.

To apply, tell us about an educator who has made a difference in your life, a time when you overcame a difficult situation, and how you plan to make an impact on the world through your education.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published September 20, 2024
Essay Topic

How has an educator made a difference in your growth as a student?


Write about an occasion where you’ve had to overcome a significant obstacle or situation.


Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world and your community through continuing your education.

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Mar 30, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 5, 2025.