Big Future (College Board): My Scholarship List
My Scholarship List provides scholarship search, and customizing a list of scholarships can be saved by creating an account through College Board.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and a proud partner of the American Job Center Network, CareerOneStop provides scholarship finder that searches nearly 9,000 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid award opportunities.
This database provides information regarding college financial aid, grants, and scholarships that are available and aimed at first generation students.
Under Federal Student Aid in the Office of the U.S. Department of Education, “Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree.” (Source: The Federal Student Aid)
Gilman International Scholarship
This U.S. Department of State scholarship program assists students with study abroad and international internship opportunities. “By supporting undergraduate students who have high financial need, the program has been successful in supporting students who have been historically underrepresented in education abroad, including but not limited to first-generation college students, ethnic minority students, students with disabilities, students attending HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) or other minority-serving institutions, students attending community colleges, rural students, and students coming from U.S. states with less study abroad participation.” (Source: Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship)
“The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need.” (Source: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation) This foundation offers the Young Scholars Program, College Scholarship Program, and Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Nursing Scholarships for First Generation College Students
These scholarships are aimed for first-generation students who are pursuing a nursing degree and profession.
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
UNCF provides a financial guide for first-generation African American students. who are attending at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).