First-generation college student scholarships?

As a first-gen college hopeful, I'm really eager to find scholarships that cater specifically to first-generation college students. Anyone have recommendations or experiences with organizations that offer these?

Sure! There are quite a few scholarships out there specifically for first-generation college students, which should make your search a bit easier.

One scholarship worth checking out is the "Coca-Cola First-Generation Scholarship". It's offered to first-generation college students at specific schools in the United States. The amount varies from school to school, so you'll need to look into what your prospective colleges offer.

Also, you might look into the "First Generation Matching Grant". It's a need-based grant program available for degree-seeking, resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need, and are enrolled in participating postsecondary institutions. You'd need to check the specific eligibility criteria for this one.

Another organization that comes to mind is the "Center for First-generation Student Success". While they don’t provide scholarships themselves, they can provide links to external organizations that do. It's a great platform for resources and support for first-generation college students.

Remember, many colleges also offer specific awards for first-generation college students, so it's worth taking the time to look at the scholarships page on each college's website, or to contact the financial aid office directly.

Lastly, useful tools like CollegeVine or Appily can help you search for various other scholarships based on your personal profile, not just for first generation students, which might return some promising results.

Hope this gives you some starting points for your scholarship search! Good luck.