First Steps Mentoring Program

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The First Steps Mentoring Program is designed to connect first-generation college students with UVU faculty and staff who provide academic, professional, and personal support to help you thrive.

Announcements

This application is currently closed and will open on March 1, 2026.

About the Program

Through regular guidance and meaningful connections, mentors will support you in setting and achieving goals, navigating campus resources, and fostering a strong sense of belonging in the UVU community.


Participants receive a $2,000 scholarship for the academic year, with $1,000 awarded for fall and spring semesters upon acceptance into the program.

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Requirements

To be eligible for the First Steps Mentoring Program, you must:

  • Be a first-generation UVU student.
  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.
  • Be enrolled in 6 credits or more each semester.
  • Lawfully present in the U.S. or have graduated from an Utah high school.
  • Must have completed fewer than 60 college credits.

FAFSA is not required to participate in the First Steps Mentoring Program.

Testimonial

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Joining the First Steps Mentoring Program was like having a GPS in the maze that is my first year at UVU. As a first-generation student, I often wandered in the dark, questioning whether I’d ever find my way…. So, if you’re considering joining, take the leap — First Steps is not just a program; it’s a community, a source of empowerment, and a welcoming space where you truly belong. You won’t regret it!”


— Brittany Atkin
FGC 2024-2025