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First-Gen Gator Competitive Scholarship

This competitive scholarship is designed to help support first-generation college students at the University of Houston-Downtown. Specifically, the scholarship will assist first-generation students with tuition assistance at UHD and embedded consultation and support with staff from the Gator Resource Center, with a monthly scholarship check-in and participation and engagement with GRC events and programs as a requirement.
 
Benefits:
  • Competitive scholarships of up to $2,000 per year; $1,000 per semester.
  • Embedded consultation and support with staff from the Gator Resource Center.
  • A community of support.
 
Eligibility Criteria:
  • First-generation college student
  • Continuing students
  • Earned 60 hours or higher
  • Full-time
  • Minimum 2.7 GPA
  • Transfer students 2.7 entering Fall 2026
 
Application Process:
 
  1. Complete the First-Gen Gator Scholars Application in the UHD Scholarship Portal.
  2. Deadline to apply through the scholarship portal at UHD for consideration is August 3, 2026.
  3. A committee reviews essay submissions for those who meet the eligibility criteria before a final list of students are identified and notified via email.
  4. Notified students must accept the scholarship award by the deadline given.
  5. Students who meet the eligibility criteria are not guaranteed a scholarship as institutional funds are limited and contingent upon funding from one year to the next.
 
Renewal Requirement for Spring 2027:
  • Must be enrolled full-time each term.
  • Maintain a 2.7 cumulative GPA by the end of academic term.