Scholarships for First-Generation and Low-Income Students
Need-based scholarships and grants that often fit first-generation college students. 12 verified programs.
- Jack Kent Cooke FoundationCooke College Scholarship ProgramUp to $55,000 per yearDue Nov 11
- Michael & Susan Dell FoundationDell Scholars Program$20,000 plus laptop, book credits, and supportDue Jan 12
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTEXAS Grant (Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success)Set by your school (contact its financial aid office)Due Jan 15Texas
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTexas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG)Set by your school (contact its financial aid office)Due Jan 15Texas
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTuition Equalization Grant (TEG)Set by your school (contact its financial aid office)Due Jan 15Texas
- U.S. Department of EducationFederal Pell GrantUp to $7,395 for 2026-27Due Jun 30
- Terry FoundationTerry Foundation Traditional ScholarshipFull ride, last dollar, up to eight semestersDeadline variesTexas
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTexas Public Educational Grant (TPEG)Set by your school; never more than your financial needNo posted deadlineTexas
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTexas Tuition Exemption for Current and Former Foster YouthFree tuition at Texas state-supported collegesNo posted deadlineTexas
- Hispanic Scholarship FundHSF Scholar Program$500 to $5,000Closed for now
- The Gates ScholarshipThe Gates ScholarshipLast-dollar scholarship (full cost of attendance not covered by other aid)Closed for now
- QuestBridgeQuestBridge National College MatchFull four-year scholarship worth over $360,000Closed for now