First-Generation Scholarship Opportunities

The First-Generation Student Success Center is eager to help first-gen students succeed in college. We offer numerous first-generation college student scholarships and tuition waivers each semester.

The scholarships offered by the First-Gen Student Success center vary in commitment levels, quantity, and requirements so that more of the students we aid may qualify for a First-Gen center award.

Check out all the scholarships for first-generation students available at UVU.

For more details on each scholarship listed contact our team at .

I Am First Tuition Waiver

The I Am First Tuition Waiver grants first-generation college students up to half in-state tuition, dependent upon other scholarships and grants. Students can reapply for up to 8 semesters. This waiver is not valid during the summer semester.

No application necessary; students only need to indicate that they are first gen on Scholarship Universe to be considered.

Requirements

  • Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours or more 
  • Must complete FAFSA

First-Gen Crew Tuition Waiver

The First-Gen Crew is a student leadership group dedicated to organizing events and promoting opportunities for UVU’s first-generation students. Members receive up to a full in-state tuition waiver, dependent upon other grants and scholarships.

Requirements

  • Must be a Utah resident 
  • Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours or more
  • Must have completed 30 credits at UVU 
  • Must complete FAFSA

Learn More About First-Gen Crew

First-Gen Executive Mentoring Scholarship

The First-Gen Executive Mentorship Scholarship promises exceptional mentorship from the First-Gen Advancement Board. Students will receive a half in-state tuition award.

Requirements

FAFSA is NOT required for the Executive Mentoring Scholarship.

  • Must be a first-generation UVU student 
  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program 
  • Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA 
  • Must have 60+ college credits 
  • Must have a declared major

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First Steps Mentoring Scholarship

Recipients of the First Steps Mentorship Scholarship are connected with UVU faculty/staff mentors. Students also receive personalized support, guidance, and connection with peer mentors. A $500 scholarship is awarded after completing a semester.

Requirements

FAFSA is not required for the First Steps Mentoring Scholarship.

  • Must be a first-generation UVU student
  • Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA

Learn More About First Steps Mentoring

WSB Hope Scholar Scholarship

This scholarship is designed for first-generation business students. The program offers activities, monthly workshops, and mentoring to support your college journey.

Requirements

  • Admitted and enrolled full-time at Utah Valley University.
  • Pursuing a degree, declared in a major in the Woodbury School of Business.
  • Maintain a Utah Valley University cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Qualify as a first-generation, college student.

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Josephine Chatfield First-Generation Scholarship

Recipients are automatically considered for the Josephine Chatfield Scholarship when they answer the first-gen questions in ScholarshipUniverse.

Students must complete a FAFSA and demonstrate need.

 

First-Generation Student General Scholarship

Recipients are automatically considered for the First-Generation General Scholarship when they answer first-gen questions in ScholarshipUniverse.

Students must complete a FAFSA and demonstrate need.

 

ScholarshipUniverse

UVU First-Gen Student on campus studying
ScholarshipUniverse is Utah Valley University’s scholarship portal. When you fill out your profile, make sure to mark that you are a first-generation student so you can be entered for direct award scholarships.
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