First-gen scholarships for college students?

I'm the first in my family to go to college and could use some financial support. Does anyone know of scholarships specifically for first-generation college students? Any advice on where to start looking would be super helpful!

There are several scholarships out there specifically targeted at first-generation college students. I'll list some to give you an idea:

1. The "I'm First" Scholarship - It's specifically for first-generation students and offers an annual award of up to $2,000.

2. The "First in Family" Scholarship from the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators - For Hispanic students who are the first in their families to attend college.

3. The JRF Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship - It's for first-generation college students from ethnic minority groups.

4. The Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship - Offered to students who are the first in their families to seek a college degree. The scholarships are offered to first-generation students at hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities.

5. The Dell Scholars Program is not specifically for first-generation students, but many first-generation students have received it in the past.

To find more scholarships, you should check out scholarship databases like Fastweb, Appily, and Scholarships.com, which allow you to filter for first-generation scholarships. Also, keep an eye out for institutional scholarships at the colleges to which you're applying; schools often have specific scholarships for first-generation students.

And don't forget to fill out the FAFSA as many scholarships require that it be completed. Depending on your family income, you may be eligible for Pell Grants and other federal grants that don't need to be repaid.

Remember that every bit helps, so apply to as many as you qualify for! Best of luck with your scholarship search.