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
$750 (2 awards available)
Scopes
Foothill College
Deadline
02/03/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you the first in your family to attend college?
  2. 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?