First Generation Scholarship
The First Generation Scholarship is awarded to students who are first-generation college students whose parents or legal guardians have not earned a baccalaureate degree. This is a need-based State/Institutional scholarship available to undergraduate students who attend Florida public, state universities. Recipients must be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen who do not have a previous bachelors degree.
Eligibility
First generation in family to attain a college degree (neither of the students parents earned a college degree at the baccalaureate level or higher; students whose siblings have attained or are pursuing a degree are eligible). FASFA must indicate that neither parents education level is above high school.
Qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes.
Enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per term as a degree-seeking *undergraduate *student. Some First Gen Scholarships will require full-time enrollment.
Demonstrate financial need by completing the national Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and* be eligible for a Pell Grant.*
Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Some First Generation Awards will require a higher GPA.
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