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For
Students
Are you a high school junior or senior navigating the college application process? The First-Gen & Dreamers Mentorship Program is here to support you! As a mentee, you will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will guide you through building a school list, writing essays, applying for scholarships, preparing for interviews, and more.
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Mentorship applications are currently closed. Please sign up for our mailing list or follow us on social media to be notified when our next cohort application cycle opens
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Are you an undergraduate student looking to be involved in our organization? Our Undergraduate Internship application is OPEN. Applications are due November 26, 2025 and can be accessed here.
Eligibility
Students must identify as at least two of the following to participate in our mentorship program:
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Low-income student / household
- This includes (but is not limited to) students who receive free or reduced price lunch, qualify for a pell grant, or standardized test (AP, SAT, ACT) fee waivers. -
First-generation college student
- We define a first-generation college student as neither parent having attended a four year college or university -
Immigrant, First-generation American, Child of Immigrants, or other New American
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* While location alone does not determine eligibility for our mentorship program, we give special consideration to students from rural backgrounds.
Application
Applications for the FGD Scholars Program are currently closed.
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The next application cycle will open in May 2026.
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Selection
We seek to uplift students whose voices are often underrepresented in higher education. Participants are selected based on a combination of lived experiences and background, with priority given to those who meet at least two of our eligibility criteria. Special consideration is also given to students from rural areas. We aim to select a cohort of students who demonstrate self-motivation, drive, passion, and leadership potential. ALL students who meet eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.