First Generation Scholars

Award Amount
Application deadline
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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Unspecified number of awards and funds.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a first generation college student.
  2. Must be enrolled at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: First Generation Scholars is a scholarship program set up at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota for high-need, high-potential, first-generation students from partner Lasallian and Jesuit high schools. These students must complete the Countdown to College program, our unique academic preparatory camp, held each summer during their high school years. The program serves students at two possible stages in their education, high school and college. High school students from partner Lasallian and Jesuit high schools have the opportunity to participate in the Countdown to College, an annual summer program that helps boost academic skills necessary for college readiness. First-generation students who enroll at Saint Mary's for undergraduate studies have access to academic, social, and cultural support. First-generation students need not participate in the Countdown to College program to be eligible for services.

Application requirements for the First Generation Scholars are:

  • FAFSA by
  • Application form
Additional Information: The program serves students at two possible stages in their education, high school and college. High school students from partner Lasallian and Jesuit high schools have the opportunity to participate in the Countdown to College, an annual summer program that helps boost academic skills necessary for college readiness. First-generation students who enroll at Saint Mary's for undergraduate studies have access to academic, social, and cultural support. First-generation students need not participate in the Countdown to College program to be eligible for services.

Award Amount: Amounts vary.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, June 1

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, June 1

Submit electronically no later than the deadline date.
About Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota:
Contact Information: First Generation Scholars, Scholarship Committee
Address: 2500 Park Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404-4403
Email:

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