First-Gen Scholars Program Scholarship

The First-Gen Scholars Program fosters first-generation undergraduate student success by reducing loan debt, increasing graduation rates, and emphasizing career-engaged learning.

*Program Eligibility Requirements *

1. First-generation college student (Parents’ or guardians’ highest level of education is less than a bachelor’s degree)
2. Eligible for the Federal Pell Grant
3. Enrolled full-time at UTSA
4. Texas Resident
5. Good Academic Standing (Overall GPA of 2.0 of higher)
6. Junior Classification (when entering program)

*Program requirements *

1. Meet twice with your First Gen faculty mentor each semester.
2. Meet twice with your First Gen peer mentor each semester.
3. Meet twice with your chosen career mentor(s)
4. Engage in 2 career-focused workshops or signature events each semester
5. Engage in one (1) career-engaged learning opportunity (e.g., internship, undergraduate research, study abroad, campus employment) annually to be verified through a letter of completion.

*Award amount: *

1. Scholarship recipients will be awarded $500 per semester per academic year contingent upon the fulfillment of program requirements.