First Generation Scholarship

Important note: This scholarship pertains to 2022-2023 high school graduates, defined as students who will have completed all of their high school graduation requirements sometime between November 2022 and June 2023.
The 2023-2024 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.

Applicant Eligibility Requirements:
At least 17 years old
Classified by RRCC Admissions/Student Records as a Colorado resident
Nomination by a high school counselor or teacher
Transcript from high school that indicates a 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, Master’s or Doctorate Degree).

If you cannot provide a high school transcript with grades and an unweighted GPA, 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 a portfolio

Additional Scholarship Information:
• The First-Generation scholarship will prorate based on the number of credits in which a student is enrolled. ($1,750 for full-time enrollment (12+ credits), $1,500 for 9—11 credits, and $1,150 for 6—8 credits)
• Students must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours at RRCC during the fall and spring semesters, and maintain a 2.5 cumulative 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 are eligible for only 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 cccs student email. (Students receive a cccs student email address once they register for RRCC courses.)