The First Generation Scholarship (University of Illinois Chicago Example)

University of Illinois Chicago

Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
Deadline: November 1 (Early Action)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

UIC, a diverse urban university, offers specific scholarships and resources to support its significant population of first-generation college students.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Demographic: first-gen
  • Admitted to the University of Illinois Chicago
  • First in their family to attend a four-year college
  • Demonstrate financial need

Required Materials

  • University application
  • FAFSA
  • Supplemental essays

Timeline

Apply by early action deadline for scholarship consideration. Notifications with admission decision.

Tips

Emphasize your connection to the urban environment of Chicago if applicable and how it has shaped your educational aspirations. Highlight your academic resilience.