First-Gen Scholars Program Scholarship

Spring 2025 Semester
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. Senior 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.

Award
$500 per semester
College/Department
Division of Student Success
Deadline
01/05/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe your career goals. What skills are you hoping to develop through this scholarship program and how is it connected to the goals you stated?
  2. Describe opportunities you seek to cultivate community among First-Gen students at UTSA and ways you could contribute to building community.
  3. Active participation is an essential component of this experience. As a First-Gen Scholar, you will be expected to be an active participant (as stated above). How will you prioritize your responsibilities to ensure you can fully engage and meet the First-Gen Scholars program requirements?