Amount: $2,000 - $5,000
Deadline: November 1 (Early Action)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
Many universities, like UIUC, offer specific scholarships for first-generation students who demonstrate financial need and academic promise.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: first-gen
- Admitted to UIUC
- First in their family to earn a bachelor's degree
- Demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- University application
- FAFSA/CSS Profile
- Supplemental essays (if applicable)
Timeline
Apply by early action deadline for best consideration. Notifications with admission decision.
Tips
Ensure your university application clearly identifies you as a first-generation student. Submit all financial aid documents on time. Emphasize your resilience and determination in your essays.