The First Generation Scholarship
Godoy Law Office
Award: $1000 – $1000
Deadline: December
First-generation immigrants and their children face some of the toughest immigration standards in recent history. Immigrants struggle to get on their feet and to provide for their families, which is why we want to give back to first-generation immigrants or the child of a first-generation immigrant through The First Generation Scholarship. The team at Godoy Law Office is excited to share The First Generation Scholarship! We are passionate about helping immigrants and their families achieve the American dream, and our goal with this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to first generation U.S. college students that come from immigrant families. Qualifications: For all students interested in applying for The First Generation Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. How to apply: To apply for this scholarship, interested candidates should provide the following: •A current resume with contact and education information, •An official or unofficial academic transcript, and •An essay of 700-1,000 words discussing the obstacles you have faced as a first-generation American and how those experiences have shaped you into who you are today.