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Dell Scholars Program
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation · $20k
Combines $20K with mentoring and resources targeted at first-generation students.
First-Generation
Scholarships for First-Generation
First-generation college student scholarships. Find funding designed specifically for students who are the first in their family to pursue higher education.
17 scholarships in this category.
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Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation HBCU Scholarship (TMCF)
Coca-Cola Foundation via TMCF · $5k–$15k
Scholarships for first-generation college students at HBCU institutions. Renewable through graduation.
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Intercultural LEAD Fellowship
College of St. Benedict and St. John's University · $12k
Awarded to first-generation college students committed to intercultural issues and action through leadership, education and development.
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University of Hawaii First Generation Scholarships
University of Hawaii Foundation · $8k
Local students, first members of their families to attend college, high school seniors with 3.0 GPAs
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Coca Cola First Generation Scholarships
Coca Cola Foundation · $5k
Financial need, reasonable academic record, first-in-family undergraduate and graduate students
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Bliss Scholarship Program
Colorado School of Mines · $5k
Supports first-generation college students with $5,000 annual awards and wraparound support including advising and professional development. Renewable up to four years for undergraduate education.
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Choose Ohio First Scholarships
University of Cincinnati · $4.1k–$4.5k
Minorities, women, first generation college students, determined by GPA, test scores, FAFSA
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First Generation Scholarships
Grand Valley State University · Amount TBD
Exceptional college freshmen who are first members of their families to go to college, renewable for up to eight semesters
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J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship
J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation · Amount TBD
C averages, priority for first generation college students, special civic or family activities
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Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars
University of Florida · Amount TBD
For first-generation, lower-income Florida residents admitted to UF.
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First Generation Matching Grant Program
Florida Department of Education · Amount TBD
First generation resident students, submission of FAFSA results
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First Generation University Student Scholarships
CollegeScholarships.org · Amount TBD
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota creates opportunities for families sending their first members to college. The First Generation Initiative Scholarship helps students who maintain high grade point averages in high-school and demons (Category: first in family)
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BBPA First Generation Scholarships
Black Business and Professional Association · Amount TBD
Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
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First Generation Scholarship
Colorado State University – Global College · Amount TBD
First generation scholars, recommendation from a family member, personal essay required
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Farash Foundation First in Family Scholarships
Farash Foundation · Amount TBD
First generation college students in New York’s Monroe and Ontario counties, community service required
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First Generation Initiative Scholarship
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota · Amount TBD
High GPA in high school, demonstrate high financial need
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Highpoint University First Generation Scholarships
Highpoint University · Amount TBD
Must live within Highpoint city limits, a 500-word essay required