Looking for Scholarships for First-Gen Students in Florida

I'm a first-generation college student in Florida trying to find scholarships that could help reduce my tuition costs. Does anyone have recommendations or know of any programs that specifically support first-generation students in Florida?

There are quite a few scholarships out there specifically designed to aid first-generation college students in Florida. Here are some examples to get you started:

1. The "First Generation Matching Grant" (FGMG) is a need-based grant program available to degree-seeking, resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need, and are enrolled in participating postsecondary institutions.

2. The "Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund" provides a $2,000 scholarship opportunity to eligible students of Hispanic origin who will attend Florida state colleges, universities, and eligible private institutions.

3. The "Gates Scholarship" is a highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors who will be first-generation college students.

4. Another option to consider is the "Horatio Alger State Scholarship". Each year they award scholarships to eligible students in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. First-generation students tend to be one of the groups targeted by this scholarship program.

To find additional scholarships, you can use sites like Fastweb or Appily, which allow you to apply certain filters (like your status as a first-generation student or resident of Florida) to identify scholarships that match your specific situation. Also, consider reaching out directly to the financial aid offices of the Florida colleges or universities you're considering, as they may offer institutional scholarships for first-generation students. Good luck with your search!