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Low Income & First Gen Scholarships 2026–2027 — 52 Available lists current scholarship opportunities in this category with award amounts, deadlines, eligibility notes, and direct application links.

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Low Income & First Gen Scholarships 2026–2027 — 52 Available

Low Income & First Gen scholarships for 2026–2027: SwiftScholarships lists 52 verified low income & first gen scholarships with direct application links. Browse awards by amount and deadline, and apply directly to each scholarship's official page.

TELACU College Success Program

TELACU | Deadline: 2026-06-30
Supports low-income first-gen students in specific states pursuing college success. Emphasizes academic performance and residency.
low-income
$5,000
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TELACU College Success Program

TOYOTA/TELACU Education Foundation | Deadline: 2026-06-30
This program provides financial support to help first-generation, low-income students reduce college costs. It is geared toward students in select sta
low-income
$5,000
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Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship

UNCF and The Coca-Cola Foundation | Deadline: 2026-06-30
This renewable scholarship supports first-generation students with financial need. It is one of the better-known awards for students who are the first
low-income
$5,000
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TELACU College Success Program

TELACU Education Foundation | Deadline: 2026-06-30
This scholarship supports first-generation students with financial need who are pursuing college in selected states. It is one of the larger need-base
low-income
$5,000
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First Generation College, First Generation Immigrant Scholarship

Bold.org | Deadline: 2026-06-30
This scholarship supports students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education in the U.S. and who have immigrant backgrounds. It i
low-income
$6,000
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TELACU College Success Program

Access Scholarships | Deadline: 2026-06-30
TELACU provides college success funding for students who meet first-generation and low-income criteria in select states. The award is designed to supp
low-income
$5,000
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Harry & Mary Sheaffer Scholarship

CM Global LLC via Bold.org | Deadline: 2026-07-01
Supports first-gen undergraduates with resources to stay in school and succeed.
low-income
$2,000
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Harry & Mary Sheaffer Scholarship

CM Global LLC / Bold.org | Deadline: 2026-07-01
A scholarship listed for first-generation students pursuing higher education. It provides support to help cover college costs and encourage persistenc
low-income
$2,000
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First Generation College, First Generation Immigrant Scholarship

James Hong | Deadline: 2026-07-06
Supports first-generation immigrants pursuing higher education and paving new paths in their families.
low-income
$4,000
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Patty & Melvin Alperin First Generation Scholarship

Rhode Island Foundation | Deadline: 2026-07-16
This smaller award is aimed at helping first-generation students offset college expenses. It can be used toward tuition, books, or other education-rel
low-income
$500
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Douglass M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship

Marggi Lowenberg | Deadline: 2026-07-31
Honors the Hamilton family patriarch by helping low-income first-generation students pursue higher education in Oregon.
low-income
$7,500
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Beat the Odds Scholarship

Beat the Odds / Oregon scholarship program | Deadline: 2026-07-31
This state-specific scholarship helps Oregon students who are the first in their families to attend college. It is frequently recommended for first-ge
low-income
$5,000
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Hamilton Family Scholarship

Bold.org | Deadline: 2026-07-31
This award honors the Hamilton family and helps Oregon students pay for college. It is listed among Bold.org scholarships with a July 2026 deadline.
low-income
$7,500
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Florida First Generation Matching Grant Program

Florida Department of Education / Florida Student Scholarship and Grant Programs | Deadline: 2026-08-01
A need-based grant program for Florida residents who are first-generation college students. Funding is administered through participating schools and
low-income
varies
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Dell Scholars Program

Dell | Deadline: 2026-10-31
Beyond financial aid, Dell Scholars receive mentoring, textbook credits, and technology support to help them succeed in college.
low-income
$20,000
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Beat the Odds Scholarship

Oregon-based organization | Deadline: 2026-11-15
Awards $5,000 to first-gen students from Oregon. Focuses on overcoming odds to pursue higher education.
low-income
$5,000
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University of Chicago First Phoenix Scholarship

University of Chicago | Deadline: 2027-01-01
A scholarship for first-generation students who enroll at the University of Chicago. It recognizes academic achievement and helps make attendance more
low-income
$20,000
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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars Program

Jackie Robinson Foundation | Deadline: 2027-01-07
Provides substantial financial support and mentoring for underrepresented students with financial need. First-generation students are often strong can
low-income
$35,000
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Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship at The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama | Deadline: 2027-01-15
Supports first-generation students entering the University of Alabama with funding that may be renewed for up to four years. The scholarship is intend
low-income
$5,000
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Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship

The University of Alabama | Deadline: 2027-01-15
A university scholarship for first-generation students attending the University of Alabama. It can provide support for up to four years if recipients
low-income
$5,000
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APIA Scholarship

APIA Scholars | Deadline: 2027-01-26
Aid for Asian Pacific Islander Americans including first-gen low-income students. Rewards academic merit and financial hardship.
low-income
$20,000
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APIA Scholarship

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund | Deadline: 2027-01-26
This scholarship supports Asian and Pacific Islander American students pursuing higher education. It emphasizes financial need and academic achievemen
low-income
$20,000
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APIA Scholarship

Access Scholarships | Deadline: 2027-01-26
This is a major need-based scholarship for AAPI students, including first-generation students who qualify. It is listed with a January 2027 deadline.
low-income
$20,000
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Dorrance Scholarship

Dorrance Scholarship Programs | Deadline: 2027-02-05
A renewable scholarship for first-generation students attending a public university in Arizona. The award includes mentoring, networking, and travel o
low-income
$12,000
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Dorrance Scholarship

Dorrance Scholarship Program | Deadline: 2027-02-05
A highly competitive renewable scholarship for Arizona students who are first-generation and low-income. It can cover a significant share of college c
low-income
$12,000
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Dorrance Scholarship Program

Dorrance Scholarship Program | Deadline: 2027-02-05
A renewable scholarship for Arizona students who are the first in their families to attend college. It combines financial aid with enrichment, mentori
low-income
$12,000
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McConnell Foundation Scholars Program

McConnell Foundation | Deadline: 2027-02-09
Comprehensive scholarship up to $30,000 for qualifying high school seniors at partner institutions.
low-income
$30,000
Apply Now

Hispanic Scholarship Consortium Scholars Program

Hispanic Scholarship Consortium | Deadline: 2027-03-01
Provides scholarship support and college access resources for Hispanic students. The program is designed to help students with financial need persist
low-income
varies
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Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | Deadline: 2027-04-01
One of the largest transfer scholarships in the U.S., supporting students moving from two-year to four-year colleges. The award can cover tuition, liv
low-income
$55,000
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Regents' Scholarship

Texas A&M University | Deadline: 2027-04-01
A university-based scholarship for first-generation students entering Texas A&M. It is renewable for up to four years if recipients remain eligible.
low-income
$6,000
Apply Now

First Generation Scholarship

Colorado State University | Deadline: 2027-04-01
A campus-specific award for first-generation students at Colorado State University. The scholarship is tied to admissions and financial-need requireme
low-income
varies
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First Generation Scholarship

Scholarship America | Deadline: 2027-09-28
A first-generation-focused scholarship administered through Scholarship America. It is intended to support undergraduates who are the first in their f
low-income
varies
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NSHSS First Generation Scholarship 2026

National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)
Awards ten $2,000 scholarships to first-gen NSHSS members. Requires essay on overcoming college challenges as a first-generation student.
low-income
$2,000
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TIAA First-Generation Scholarship

TIAA
Assists first-generation undergraduates continuing education. Focuses on full-time study at four-year institutions.
low-income
Varies
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Simon Scholars Program

Simon Scholars
Awards $16,000 to low-income, high-achieving high school sophomores with leadership potential. Supports first-generation students from partner schools
low-income
$16,000
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Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation HBCU Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Coca-Cola
Provides $10,000 scholarship for first-generation students at HBCUs. Offered through partnership between Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Coca-Cola
low-income
$10,000
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NSHSS First Generation Scholarship 2026

National Society of High School Scholars
This scholarship recognizes first-generation students' resilience through essays on challenges overcome. Ten awards are given to NSHSS members.
low-income
$2,000
Apply Now

TIAA First-Generation Scholarship

TIAA / Scholarship America
TIAA supports first-generation undergraduates continuing their education. It prioritizes low-income students navigating college without family higher
low-income
Varies
Apply Now

UChicago First Phoenix Scholarship

University of Chicago
Scholarship for admitted first-generation students at the University of Chicago. Award amount is $20,000.
low-income
$20,000
Apply Now

NSHSS First Generation Scholarship 2026

National Society of High School Students (NSHSS)
Ten $2,000 scholarships awarded to first-generation NSHSS members. Applicants must respond to a prompt about challenges faced as a first-generation co
low-income
$2,000
Apply Now

Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program

Fontana Transport Inc.
Scholarship for underrepresented first-generation high school seniors. Supports students committed to helping their families and communities.
low-income
$5,000
Apply Now

Beat the Odds Scholarship

Beat the Odds
$5,000 scholarship specifically for first-generation students from Oregon. Application must be submitted during high school senior year.
low-income
$5,000
Apply Now

TheDream.US National Scholarship

TheDream.US
Covers tuition and fees for immigrant first-gen students pursuing bachelor's at partner colleges.
low-income
$33,000
Apply Now

TIAA First-Generation Scholarship

Scholarship America / TIAA
A scholarship program supporting first-generation college students who are continuing their studies. It is intended to help students stay enrolled and
low-income
$2,500
Apply Now

Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation HBCU Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Coca-Cola Foundation
A scholarship supporting first-generation students pursuing degrees at historically Black colleges and universities. It is offered through a major par
low-income
$10,000
Apply Now

NSHSS First Generation Scholarship 2027

National Society of High School Scholars | Deadline: 2027-??-??
This scholarship supports first-generation students affiliated with NSHSS. The public page confirms the 2027 scholarship cycle, but the exact award am
low-income
not stated
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Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation HBCU Scholarship

Scholarships360 | Deadline: 2027-??-??
This scholarship is aimed at first-generation students enrolled at historically Black colleges and universities. The search result confirms the award
low-income
$10,000
Apply Now

Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program

Scholarships360 | Deadline: 2027-??-??
This scholarship supports students who are the first in their families to attend college and who come from underrepresented backgrounds. It is listed
low-income
$5,000
Apply Now

Dorrance Scholarship

Scholarships.com | Deadline: 2027-??-??
This is a renewable scholarship for first-generation Arizona students with financial need. The award can total more than $48,000 over four years if re
low-income
$12,000
Apply Now

Fontana Transport Scholars Program

Fontana Transport Inc.
A scholarship created to help first-generation students pursue college and support their families and communities. It is often recommended for student
low-income
$5,000
Apply Now

Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship

UNCF and Coca-Cola Foundation
A renewable scholarship supporting students who are the first in their families to attend college. It is one of the more established first-generation
low-income
$5,000
Apply Now

Beat the Odds Scholarship

Oregon-based program listed by Scholarships360
A regional scholarship aimed at helping first-generation Oregon students pay for college. It is listed among the top first-generation scholarship opti
low-income
$5,000
Apply Now

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How many low income & first gen scholarships are available?

SwiftScholarships currently lists 52 low income & first gen scholarships. Our database is updated daily with new opportunities.

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