Trying to find USA scholarships for first generation students usually means sorting through mixed eligibility rules, study levels, and subject areas before you can decide where to apply.
Award snapshot
$250-$10,000 range, median $1,000
Nearest deadlines
46 close within 30 days
Most useful for
high_school_senior · graduate_student · education · business_management_and_marketing
Last updated
Apr 26, 2026
Quick summary
55 scholarships match this page's filters. Scan the table for requirements, then open official links when you are ready to apply.
46 close within 30 days · 55 within 60 · 0 rolling or unclear.
$250-$10,000 range, median $1,000 (55 stated amounts.)
Last catalog update
Exact route matches from the current scholarship catalog. Snapshot updated Apr 26, 2026.
Common eligibility patterns
Common study levels include high_school_senior, graduate_student, and college_2. Frequent fields include education, business_management_and_marketing, and english_language_and_literature. Common eligibility labels include us_permanent_resident and us_citizen. Common requirement patterns include document and personal_statement. 55 listings do not flag an essay requirement, 0 do, and 0 are unclear.
Top providers
Worcester State University (11), Cuyahoga Community College (3), Tarrant County College Foundation (3), University of South Florida (3), Cell Signaling Technology (2)
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