[Page 3] First-Generation College Student Scholarships to Apply for in 2025

This scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.

This scholarship will support first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds.

This scholarship will provide for college students or adults currently in a career, who have student debt. Students must be African American or Hispanic/Latino and first-generation students in order to apply.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.

This scholarship will support a student in the Appalachian region who is pursuing a career in STEM.

This scholarship is for anyone who has had one moment in their life shift their perspective and perception on what it means to live.

The Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship will help four refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American students to achieve their educational dreams.

This scholarship is designed to raise awareness about burnout while giving students a chance to reflect on their college experience for the past year.

The Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship exists to support more awareness about the mental health of immigrants in the United States.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Charles Pulling Sr. by supporting those who want to provide a better life or experience for their families and feel furthering their education is the best way to do so.

This scholarship is intended to honor the memory of Mark Caldwell by encouraging students with financial need to work toward STEM or STEAM careers.

This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to attend college so they can navigate the challenges and costs of higher education.

This scholarship is for first-generation (first in their family to attend college) college students who are determined to succeed in a complex world rigged to favor those at the top.

The First-Generation, First Child Scholarship will assist students with the specific experience of growing up as a firstborn first-generation student with their academic ambitions

This scholarship will support a black student who has inspiring goals, across any field of study or desired career.

This scholarship, in memory of Maida Brkanovic, will support one student who emulates Maida's lifestyle through their own selfless actions.

This scholarship aims to support minority students so they can pursue higher education in STEM.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Barbara J. DeVaney by supporting women from demographics who often fall through the cracks.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Alberta Bean by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue college degrees.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about making positive changes in the world.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Charlie Akers by supporting first-generation college students.

This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.

The First-Generation College Students Scholarship is meant to support and encourage these students as they take on the biggest educational milestone thus far in their lives.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are in great need of financial aid so they can afford to attain a college degree.

This scholarship aims to honor individuality by supporting students from diverse backgrounds on their path to higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor Rita’s memory by supporting first-generation students who have had to make sacrifices or overcome obstacles to pursue their education.

This scholarship will honor the book “Stand and Yell” by supporting students who are seeking higher education.

This scholarship will be awarded to one high school junior or senior who plans to attend college and has persevered through life’s hardship toward a brighter future for themselves and the world.

This scholarship will support a young entrepreneur who embodies the determination, ambition, and perseverance needed to change the world.

This scholarship is here for first-generation immigrant students to pursue higher education.