Barriers for First-Gen Students

A first-generation college student is any student who is the first in their family to pursue a four-year degree. Graduating high school students across the nation are faced with deciding whether to continue their education or enter the workforce. Many seek higher education to improve career opportunities and gain economic prosperity and social mobility.

Without the tools familiar to students raised in college-educated families, scholars intending to become first-generation college grads will face significant disadvantages. These barriers demonstrate the need for a support system for local students looking to enroll as first-generation college students—which is exactly the need First Gen Success seeks to address.

College Readiness - What We Do!

Excellence Program: We developed Prep-Her-ation Modules, an intensive personal development program, to cultivate the full potential of each scholar. In the program, scholars learn strategies to handle the challenges of college life.

Mentorship Program: Through our FGS Mentorship Program, we partner each scholar with a female professional. They get firsthand experience from a successful, local career woman.

First Gen Success Scholarship: Providing students with scholarship opportunities and support is one of the best ways to improve their chances of success. The scholarship includes necessary costs for books, while also providing resources many of us do not think about: money for laundry or for food if the dining hall is closed. Donating is the most direct way to help our scholars succeed in college and beyond.

We Need Your Support

As tuition prices in the U.S. continue to rise, affording college has become an obstacle even for students whose families have been saving for them. Tuition becomes all the more daunting if family financial support isn’t an option.

FGS has set a goal to raise $10,000 during #GivingTuesdayCLT. The funds will be used for scholarship funds for each scholar in the 2022 cohort. It will be used for books & supplies, dorm supplies, miscellaneous items, travel, laundry costs, and food. This assistance will ease their transition into college and lessen stress levels over financial matters.

If you cannot give through donations, we always look for bright and passionate volunteers to help us accomplish our mission. Volunteerism is at the core of our program. If you are interested in getting involved and assisting our programming, complete a quick interest form on our website.

Finally, we ask you to share our mission with your network by following us on social media. By extending our reach, we improve the chances of future fundraising efforts and shine a light on our incredible scholars. You can shine a light and help lead future generations of college graduates.

What We're Asking This Year:

Our primary goal for this year’s #GivingTuesdayCLT?

Secure $10,000 for scholarship funds for each scholar in the 2022 cohort,
Attract five new volunteers
Attract 100 new Facebook and Instagram followers

Why is this our goal, and what impact will it have?

$10,000 – to support 10 scholars: books & supplies, dorm supplies, miscellaneous, travel, laundry costs, and food.
This will ease their transition into college and lessen their stress level over financial matters.
The new volunteers will help with programming support.
New followers will increase FGS’s social influence and positively impact our community engagement.

Sustainable, Long-term Impact

When you support a first-gen student, you help them make graduation happen through transformational experiences that positively impact their families and communities.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Rose Beavers at sponsorships@firstgensuccess.org

First Gen Success - Preparing Her for Endless Possibilities

Let's Make a Change, Let's Start with Her