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24 Master's Scholarships for first-generation students scholarships are open to students heading to the United States — 5 of them fully funded and the next deadline is 1 November 2026 (Purdue University Scholarship in USA for Undergraduate and Graduate Students).
24 scholarships · fully funded first
closing soonRutgers University-Newark — Makes a college degree more accessible and affordable by reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Regent University — Up to $20,000 per year for first-generation college students.
James Madison University — Provides financial support to incoming first-year and transfer students as well as current JMU students.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona — Up to four years total, with funds disbursed $500 each fall and spring terms. Can pay any educational expenses and is stackable with housing and other scholarships.
Hamline University — Awards for academic achievement, including for Phi Theta Kappa, heritage applicants, and first-generation students.
University of Pikeville
University of Pikeville
Claremont McKenna College — Support for first-generation college students with financial need.
Berkeley City College — Eligible students may receive a renewable scholarship for up to 4 years.
Moorpark College — Awarded to first-generation college students reflecting on their experiences and challenges.
NHTI-Concord's Community College — This scholarship aims at encouraging and assisting first-semester students older than 25 years, single-parents, first-generation students, and adults looking to change ca...
Finger Lakes Community College — Offers financial and academic support to eligible students.
Fayetteville Technical Community College — The Golden LEAF Scholars Program provides grants for tuition, fees, books, supplies, child care, transportation and credential/licensure expenses.
Robeson Community College — FSEOG gives priority to students with the lowest Student Aid Index (SAI) and who apply the earliest in the year.
Tulsa Community College — Applicants must meet specific guidelines and have a minimum GPA.
Community College of Allegheny County — Scholarship supported by a $10 million allocation from Allegheny County.
Navarro College
Blackhawk Technical College — The IDEAL Opportunity Scholarship aims to increase access to education and make a degree from Blackhawk Technical College possible for individuals from at-risk groups fac...
Elmhurst College — Awarded to students who indicate they are first-generation on the application.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Stanford University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Purdue University
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5 of the 24 awards are fully funded; the rest are partial. Most of these awards come from University of Pikeville (2) and Metropolitan State University (1). The next closing date is 1 November 2026, for Purdue University Scholarship in USA for Undergraduate and Graduate Students.
Yes — 5 of them, including Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Allegheny County Dr. Charles J. Martoni Endowed Scholarship and IDEAL Opportunity Scholarship.
Purdue University Scholarship in USA for Undergraduate and Graduate Students closes on 1 November 2026.
We list 24. Each card shows the award type, level, eligibility and deadline.
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