NSHSS First Generation Scholarship

Award:

Two (2) $1,000 scholarships

Eligibility:

First generation high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher

First Gen 2025

Scholarship Details:

First-generation students are the first in their families to attend a college or university. The First Generation Award was established to recognize and honor first-generation college students for their academic and leadership initiatives. Such leadership and ambition take courage, and NSHSS wants to award students for their positive efforts.

Application Requirements:

Prompt response of 500-800 words to the following question: College can be challenging, from filling out financial aid to enrolling in classes, choosing a major, and making new friends. As a first-generation college student, what challenges have you faced and how did you overcome it?

 Pictures/videos/media showing your leadership in action (optional)

Color headshot suitable for website posting

Academic resume

Current Transcript (can be official or unofficial)

Educator recommendation letter

Application Opens: November 19, 2024
Closing Date: March 20, 2025 by 11:59PM (EST)

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