Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline: March 15
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
Many local community foundations offer scholarships specifically for first-generation college students from their geographic area. This is an example from Greater New Haven, CT.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: first-gen
- Resident of Greater New Haven, CT
- First in their family to attend college
- Demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- FAFSA/financial information
Timeline
Applications open January. Deadline March 15. Winners notified May.
Tips
Search for 'community foundation scholarships [your city/county/state]' to find local opportunities. Highlight your ties to the community and how your education will benefit the region.