Foothill Academic Senate Scholarship for First Generation College Students

Description:
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize first generation college students who have a strong commitment to their education.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
  • Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at the time of scholarship deadline and disbursement of funds.
  • Applicant must be a first-generation college student.
  • In your My Story essay, be sure to include any obstacles you have had being a first-generation college student and how it has impacted your educational journey.

Donor
Foothill Academic Senate
Award
$500 (2 awards available)
Scopes
Foothill College
Deadline
02/18/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. Which is your primary school for the current academic year?
  2. Are you the first in your family to attend college?
  3. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize first generation college students who have a strong commitment to their education. Did you make sure to include any obstacles you have had being a first-generation college student and how it has impacted your educational journey, in your My Story essay?