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First Generation Scholarships

Looking for a first-generation scholarship to pay for your education? If you are a student who is the first person in your family who go to college or attending a school of higher education, then you could be eligible for one or more kind of funding.

Luckily, here we have compiled a list of the First Generation Scholarships that can be helpful for you to pay fund your study and make your college attendance goal a reality.

In our list, all given scholarships provide award range up to $1000 to 50,000. Find and apply for a first-generation scholarship today!

Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship

American Indian College Fund is pleased to announce you a Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship. To be eligible for the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship, you must be a freshman in college with minimum 2.9 GPA. Award of $5,000 is given a scholarship.

Provided By: American Indian College Fund
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $5,000
Eligibility: Minimum 2.9 GPA
Deadline: May 31, 2018
Apply Now: http://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships/how-to-apply/

CESDA First Generation Scholarships

Colorado Educational Services & Development Association is proud to announce you a CESDA Scholarships. The scholarship is open to Colorado graduating high school seniors who identify as a student of color, first-generation college student, and/or a student with financial need. Applicant must enroll at a two or four-year Colorado College or university in the fall and applicant must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.8. Award of $1,000 will be given a scholarship.

Provided By: Colorado Educational Services & Development Association
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: High school seniors
Deadline: January 19, 2018
Apply Now: http://www.cesda.org/scholarships

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Deja Vu Surf Hawaii Scholarship

Deja Vu Surf Hawaii is offering you a Deja Vu Surf Hawaii Scholarship.The scholarship criteria give preference to students who have been in foster care, followed by students who are the first generation in their family to attend college. To qualify, applicants must attend an accredited two or four year, the not-for-profit institution within the United States as a full-time undergraduate or undergraduate student, be a resident of Kauai, and maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA. Each student will receive a $2,000 scholarship to support their college education.

Provided By: Deja Vu Surf Hawaii
Course: Undergraduate or Graduate students
Award: $2,000 to each students  
Eligibility: Maintain a 2.7 GPA
Deadline: January 31, 2018, at 4:00 pm
Apply Now:  http://www.dejavusurf.com/scholarship/

First in Family Scholarship

The StudySoup is glad to announce you a “First in Family Scholarship”. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who are first-generation college students (parents did not attend college). The program will provide up to $1000.

Provided By: StudySoup
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students
Deadline: December 31, 2017
Apply Now: https://studysoup.com/scholarships/first-in-family

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APIASF Scholarship Program

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund is offering   APIASF Scholarship Program. The scholarship is open to students who are the first in their family to attend college. Applicant must be enrolling as an undergraduate student in the U.S. accredited college or university in the fall of 2018. Award of Up to $20,000 is given as a scholarship.

Provided By: Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Course: Undergraduate courses
Award: Up to $20,000
Eligibility: First in their family to attend college
Deadline: January 11, 2018
Apply Now: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html

Layton Family Foundation Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Shelby County is glad to announce you a Layton Family Foundation. To be eligible, the student must be a high school seniors residing in Shelby County (Ohio) will be a first-generation student (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree or higher). You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Provided By:  The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
Deadline: February 15, 2018
Apply Now: http://www.commfoun.com/receive/scholarships.php

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Taigh First Generation Scholarship

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)is delighted to announce First Generation Scholarship. The scholarship is open to inspire and encourage residents of Peacham, Vermont, to pursue a post-secondary education. To be eligible, the applicant must be a Reside in Caledonia County /or are among the first generation in their families to attend post-secondary school).Award of $1,000 will be given as a scholarship.

Provided By: Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: First generation in their families
Deadline:  March 4, 2018
Apply Now: https://www.collegexpress.com/scholarships/taigh-scholarship/2019119/

Catawba College’s First Family Scholarships

The McCorkle’s Scholarships is pleased to announce you a Catawba College’s First Family Scholarships. Qualified students will be invited to compete for a full-tuition scholarship on the basis of their high school grade point average. To be considered, students must have a weighted GPA of 3.7 or greater. Award of $6,000 to $17,000 will be given a scholarship.

Provided By: McCorkle’s Scholarships
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $6,000 to $17,000
Eligibility: Students must have a weighted GPA of 3.7
Deadline: March 3, 2018
Apply Now: http://catawba.edu/about/our-campus/offices/finaid/types-financial-aid/scholarships/merit-scholarships/

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Trailblazer Scholarship Award

Eastern Kentucky University has established a Trailblazer Scholarship Award to assist students who are seeking to be the first in their families to earn a college degree. For award-related information and more visit, the link is given below.

Provided By: Eastern Kentucky University
Course: Degree courses
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Students seeking to be the first in their families to earn a college degree
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: http://stories.eku.edu/people/scholarship-assists-first-generation-students

First Generation Md Award (AUC’s Scholarship)

The American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) is offering awarded to students who are striving to be first-generation physicians within their immediate families (includes spouse/partner, sibling, child by blood, adoption or marriage, grandparent and grandchild). $10,000 toward tuition – renewable for four additional semesters at AUC ($50,000 maximum award).

Provided By: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Course: Bachelor’s level
Award: $50,000
Eligibility: Minimum undergraduate overall GPA of 3.0
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/scholarships/first-generation-md-award.aspx

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