First Generation Scholars
USM is proud to invite first-generation students 鈥� the first in their families to attend college 鈥� to join the university鈥檚 First-Generation Scholars program. This is a great opportunity for incoming 花椒直播 students and is designed to enrich your college experience while helping you reach your God-given potential.
What鈥檚 more, First-Gen Scholars enjoy a range of benefits from fun off-campus trips and events, to a dedicated space on campus, mentorship opportunities, and the possibility of additional scholarship money (based on financial need).
If you鈥檙e interested, connect with Student Success Advisor Shelby Moore at Shelby.Moore@stmary.edu
You have questions. First Gen has answers.
First Gen students are strivers 鈥� pioneers. You鈥檝e worked hard and are ready to take the next leap in life.
Students who are the first in their family to attend college often have many questions about the college experience. The First-Gen Scholars program is here to support you as you prepare to launch into your future career.
Why join First-Gen Scholars?
- Explore the area with career-specific off-campus trips (and some trips just for fun!)
- Build a community with like-minded students
- Learn from special guest speakers who鈥檝e been first-generation students and will help set you up for success
- Connect with student mentors who know the answers to your questions
- Relax in a campus space dedicated to First Gen Scholars
- The opportunity to earn additional scholarship money
Starting college is something every student should be proud of 鈥� it marks the culmination of a lot of dedicated work and is the first step towards a bright future. Be a part of the First Generation Scholars program, and take those steps together.