$1000 First-Gen Achievers Scholarship
For High School Seniors and College Students
Today’s featured scholarship is the $1000 First-Gen Achievers Scholarship. Here are the details you need to know:
Eligibility:
The scholarship is open to first-generation students who are currently enrolled in a two to four year post-secondary institution for the Fall 2026 semester, this includes current high school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students.
If you are a high school senior, please attach an acceptance letter if you have not registered yet.
To qualify you must be a legal resident of the United States, and currently reside in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
All employees of CD Lawyers, their family members, and another living in their household is not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 higher is required to be a candidate for this scholarship.
Application Requirements:
Candidates must fill out the form on the sponsor’s website with all necessary information
Candidates must submit a 750 word essay response to the prompt:
This scholarship is dedicated to students who are the pioneers in their families to pursue a college education. The path to college can be especially challenging for those without the guidance of college-educated parents or siblings, and for those who face financial limitations. Please explain the significance of attending college in your life and what it means to you.
Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
Candidates must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
Candidates must submit a transcript from their current school.
First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school.
High school students must submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state of California.
Entry Deadline: April 30, 2026
Brian Eufinger from Edison Prep and Dave Peterson from Scholarship GPS will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the increasingly competitive landscape of higher education! The presentation is meticulously infused with real data from the front lines of college admissions.
While the goal of the presentation is to be informative, we take it as a point of pride that “fun” or “irreverent” are often mentioned as well when parents refer our info sessions to fellow parents!
Feel free to invite others whom you feel may benefit from this valuable information on the college admissions process!
Info Session Goals:
-Understand how college admissions has changed in the post-covid landscape
-Understand how the transcript landscape has starkly shifted with grade inflation, AP/IB classes, and dual enrollment
-Familiarize yourself with the structure of the SAT/ACT/PSAT/Pre-ACT and how the scores impact college admissions and merit aid
-Help your student achieve his/her fullest potential on the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT
-Learn about the college application process timeline and how to plan ahead to avoid common pitfalls.
-Learn how GPA, course rigor, and test scores can be used to maximize financial aid and scholarships!
Click here to register. All registrants will be given access to the webinar recording.
With major updates to federal student loan policies on the horizon, it’s more important than ever for high school students and their families to stay informed. Whether you’re applying to college this year or planning ahead, this one-hour webinar will break down the latest changes to the federal student loan system and help you prepare for what’s coming next.
Join this webinar to learn what these changes mean for your family, important deadlines and action items for students applying for aid this year, and how some families may be able to keep the existing (better) loan structures if currently enrolled in college. We’ll cover what the requirements are and what to watch out for so you don’t lose this extended eligibility. A live Q&A will follow the presentation, so bring your questions! Click here to register.
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Then request our FREE Scholarship Guide for College Students. This free guide shares the five steps for earning scholarships as a college student. Links to more free scholarship resources are also included.
