First-Generation Scholarship Opportunities

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.

I Am First Tuition Waiver

The I Am First Tuition Waiver grants first-generation college students up to half in-state tuition, dependent upon other scholarships and grants. Students can reapply for up to 8 semesters. This waiver is not valid during the summer semester.

No application necessary; students only need to indicate that they are first gen on Scholarship Universe to be considered.

Requirements

Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours or more
Must complete FAFSA

First-Gen Crew Tuition Waiver

The First-Gen Crew is a student leadership group dedicated to organizing events and promoting opportunities for UVU’s first-generation students. This scholarship crew consists of 12 people with 4 executive members and 8 crew members. Executive members receive up to a full in-state tuition waiver, dependent upon other grants and scholarships. Crew members receive up to three-quarter tuition waivers, dependent upon other grants and scholarships.

Requirements

Must be a Utah resident
Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours or more
Must have completed 30 credits at UVU (Executive candidates must have completed 60 credits at UVU)
Must complete FAFSA

Apply to First-Gen Crew

Learn More About First-Gen Crew

First-Gen Executive Mentoring Scholarship

The First-Gen Executive Mentorship Scholarship promises exceptional mentorship from the First-Gen Advancement Board. Students will receive a half in-state tuition award.

Requirements

FAFSA is NOT required for the Executive Mentoring Scholarship.

Must be a first-generation UVU student
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program
Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
Must have 60+ college credits
Must have a declared major

Apply for Executive Mentoring

First Steps Mentoring Scholarship

Recipients of the First Steps Mentorship Scholarship are connected with UVU faculty/staff mentors. Students also receive personalized support, guidance, and connection with peer mentors. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded after completing a semester.

Requirements

2.5 GPA
Be a First-generation UVU student
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
Must have fewer than 60 earned credits to participate (0-60 credits)
Application Opens: March 1st
Application Deadline: June 1st
FAFSA is not required for the First Steps Mentoring Scholarship

Apply for First Steps Mentoring

WSB Hope Scholar Scholarship

This scholarship is designed for first-generation business students. The program offers activities, monthly workshops, and mentoring to support your college journey.

Requirements

Admitted and enrolled full-time at Utah Valley University.
Pursuing a degree, declared in a major in the Woodbury School of Business.
Maintain a Utah Valley University cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Qualify as a first-generation, college student.

Apply for WSB Hope Scholar Scholarship

Josephine Chatfield First-Generation Scholarship

Recipients are automatically considered for the Josephine Chatfield Scholarship when they answer the first-gen questions in ScholarshipUniverse.

Students must complete a FAFSA and demonstrate need.

First-Generation Student General Scholarship

Recipients are automatically considered for the First-Generation General Scholarship when they answer first-gen questions in ScholarshipUniverse.

Students must complete a FAFSA and demonstrate need.

ScholarshipUniverse

UVU First-Gen Student on campus studying

ScholarshipUniverse is Utah Valley University’s scholarship portal. When you fill out your profile, make sure to mark that you are a first-generation student so you can be entered for direct award scholarships.

ScholarshipUniverse Website