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First Generation scholarship

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Sponsored by RSM US Foundation

DeadlineNo published deadline
AwardUp to $30,000
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1About this scholarship

The RSM US Foundation awards five first-generation students with up to $30,000 each, paid $10,000 annually over three consecutive academic years, plus an invitation to an RSM information session. Applications are accepted Dec. 1 until Feb. 28 annually, with selections made in May. Applicants must submit a transcript, a short statement and a 30-60 second video. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university.

2Eligibility requirements

  • Must be a legal resident of one of the 50 states or Washington, D.C.
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • No immediate family members from previous generations may have received a bachelor's degree
  • Applicant still counts as first-generation even if siblings have or are pursuing a bachelor's degree

Education level: Undergraduate

Geographic eligibility: National

3Academic requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.3

Eligible majors: business, technology

  • Must be a full-time student at an accredited college or university
  • Must be studying business or technology in a bachelor's degree program
  • Must be a first-, second-, or third-year student

4Application requirements

  • Unofficial transcript
  • Personalized statement (1,500 characters or less)
  • 30-60 second original video demonstrating which of the 5 C's comes most naturally to you

5Essays and recommendations

Essay: required — Personalized statement of 1,500 characters or less on what motivates you to grow forward as a first-generation student.

6Award amount and payment

Amount
Up to $30,000
Type
Multi-year

7Application deadline

Deadline
Not published by the sponsor
Recurring
Yes, this scholarship is offered each cycle

8How to apply

During the application acceptance period, click the "Apply now" button on the page. Applicants who meet eligibility can also apply for the Power Your Education scholarship through a single application.

9Official application link

https://www.rsmus.com/careers/starting-your-career/scholarships/first-generation-scholarship (opens in a new tab)

10Sponsor

RSM US Foundation

11Source of this information

Official source: https://www.rsmus.com/careers/starting-your-career/scholarships/first-generation-scholarship (opens in a new tab)

Always confirm details with the sponsor before applying. The Giboney Foundation does not administer this scholarship.

12Last verification

Last verified November 11, 2026