Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
Deadline: January 15
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
Many state universities offer internal scholarships specifically for first-generation students, often based on a combination of merit and need.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: first-gen
- Admitted to SUNY Geneseo
- First in their family to attend college
- Demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- University application
- FAFSA/CSS Profile
- Supplemental essay (if requested)
Timeline
Apply by priority scholarship deadline. Notifications with admission decision.
Tips
Check the financial aid and scholarship pages of every university you apply to. Clearly communicate your first-generation status and any unique challenges or motivations.