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  • FIRST-GEN SCHOLAR AWARD APPLICATION

  • The First Gen Scholar Award is for a graduating first generation college bound high school senior with anticipated full time enrollment in an accredited two or four-year post-secondary institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate involvement in co-curricular or community activities.

    Applicants are considered first-generation college bound students if their parents/guardians have not completed a four-year baccalaureate degree.

    To be eligible applicants must attend school in one of the following Ohio counties:

    • Summit
    • Mahoning
    • Trumbull
    • Stark

    The Jefferson Family Foundation will be awarding two (2) First-Gen Scholar Award scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year. 

    Amount Available: 

    The maximum amount awarded to an individual is $500.00.

  • Student Information

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  • Please upload a copy of your high school transcript. This will be used to verify that you meet the GPA criteria for the scholarship.

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  • Thank you SO much for taking the time to complete the First-Gen Scholar Award application. By pressing the submit button you are verifying that you meet the scholarship criteria:

    • 3.0 or above GPA
    • Neither parent/guardian has completed a four year bachelor's degree

    Your application will be reviewed, and all applicants will be notified once scholarship winners are selected. If you're sure everything is filled out correctly, Click Submit!

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