Utah First Generation Student Scholarship
Many students have significant privileges that they may not even recognize when it comes to pursuing higher education.
Students who have financial assistance from their parents, academic advice from family members, the resources of a well-funded school district, and the support of their communities are prepared for success when making the leap from high school to college. First-generation students often don’t receive these benefits and are forced to be more independent when it comes to the academic world.
This scholarship seeks to support students who are the first in their families to complete their college degrees.
Any first-generation high school senior or undergraduate student in Utah may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about your unique journey, challenges, and triumphs as a first-generation student and how being the first in your family to pursue higher education has affected your goals, perspective, and personal growth.
As a first-generation college student, please share your unique journey, challenges, and triumphs. Discuss how being the first in your family to pursue higher education has shaped your aspirations, influenced your perspective, and impacted your academic and personal growth.
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The application deadline is Mar 10, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 10, 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 Apr 10, 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.