The First Generation Scholarship (University of Massachusetts Amherst Example)

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amount: $1,000 - $4,000
Deadline: January 15
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

UMass Amherst supports its first-generation student community with dedicated scholarships and resources to ensure their academic and personal success.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Demographic: first-gen
  • Admitted to UMass Amherst
  • First in their family to attend a four-year college
  • Demonstrate financial need

Required Materials

  • University application
  • FAFSA/CSS Profile
  • Supplemental essays

Timeline

Apply by priority scholarship deadline. Notifications with admission decision.

Tips

Emphasize your resilience and commitment to higher education in your application essays. Highlight how being a first-generation student shapes your goals.