First Generation Scholarship

The 2022-2023 First Generation Scholarship is for first generation college students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or higher from a Colorado high school, and demonstrate motivation and commitment to higher education.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must be at least 17 years old, a Colorado resident, and be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Requirements include: Colorado high school graduate of the 2021-2022 academic year; nomination by a high school counselor or teacher; transcripts from high school; cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale (freshman through senior year); and 1st generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree or higher).

If your high school does not provide a transcript with grades, you must provide two sources of information to be considered for this scholarship:
o ACT sub test scores with ENGL 18, READ 17, MATH 23 (for placement in College Algebra) or SAT test scores Verbal 470, MATH 580 or higher
o Proof of a competitive process at your high school, or portfolio

Additional Scholarship Information:
• The First Generation scholarship will prorate based on enrollment.
• Students must enroll for a minimum of 6 credit hours at RRCC during the fall and spring semester and maintain a 2.5 grade point average.
• Scholarships or financial awards issued by the College or Foundation Office may be reduced if the student qualifies for a need-based financial aid award, according to federal or state guidelines.
• Students may only be eligible for one RRCC funded scholarship; Foundation awards excluded.
• Incomplete scholarship applications will not be considered.
• Completion of this scholarship application does not guarantee an award. All eligible scholarship applications will be reviewed after the deadline and notification will be sent via email (student email account, if available)