First Generation Program
First Generation Program Overview
The First Generation Program at Seminole State provides scholarships, mentoring, and additional support to help first-generation college students achieve their academic and personal goals. Each academic year, approximately 50 students are selected for this need-based program. Participants receive scholarships for two years, covering the Fall and Spring semesters. In addition, the First Generation Program helps students transition to college life while fostering a sense of community through shared classes and activities.
Students in the program benefit from:
- Tutoring and academic support
- Mentoring from experienced advisors and peers
- Field trips and community-building events
- Financial planning and budgeting assistance
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, students must:
- Be a first-generation college student (neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree)
- Be a first-time-in-college student (no prior college attendance)
- Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the FAFSA
- Commit to participating in cohort activities per semester.
The First Generation Scholarship Program is made possible in part by a generous gift from Wayne M. Densch Charities. For more information, visit the First Generation Program website or call 407.708.2897.
