Award Amount: $5,000

Eligibility:

• High School Seniors

• Students who are the first in their immediate families to pursue college or trade school

Essay:

• To apply, tell us in 500 words or less what being a first-generation student means to you, how you’ve faced and overcome challenges, and how this scholarship would help you move closer to your goals. Tell us about your dreams, what drives you, and how this scholarship would help you continue your journey. We’re not looking for perfection - we’re looking for honesty, heart, and a clear sense of purpose and determination.

Deadline: September 9, 2026

To apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/bick-first-generation-scholarship/