Spring 2024 First-Gen Scholars Scholarship

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

Support for Personal, Academic, and Career Success
Student scholars will receive a semester scholarship of up to $1100. With support from peer mentors and faculty mentors, students will enhance their career readiness skills, and expand their personal and professional networks.

Program requirements

  • Meet 2 times with your assigned faculty mentor
  • Meet 2 times with your peer mentor
  • Complete 2 Career-Focused Events

Program Eligibility Requirements
• First-generation college student (Parents’ or guardians’ highest level of education is less than a Bachelor’s degree)
• Eligible for the Federal Pell Grant
• Enrolled full-time at UTSA
• From Bexar and adjacent counties (Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson)
• Good Academic Standing (Overall GPA of 2.0 of higher)

Award
$1100
College/Department
Division of Student Success
Deadline
09/15/2023
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 the kinds of opportunities that would help cultivate community among First-Gen students at UTSA as well as further develop you academically and professionally..
  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 ON CAMPUS and meet the First-Gen Scholars program requirements?