Editor World First-Generation Student Scholarship

The Editor World First-Generation Student Scholarship is a $500 award for first-generation graduate students to help cover educational expenses such as books and supplies. It is open to students enrolled or pre-enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in the United States. The award is issued by check and recipients must complete post-award paperwork and media release requirements.

$500 cash award sent by check to cover academic expenses

Must be a first-generation graduate student (parents did not attend or complete a four-year college degree), enrolled or pre-enrolled in a graduate (master's or doctoral) program in the United States, and a U.S. resident. Essay and application must be submitted in English.

Complete the scholarship application form and submit a 900-word essay addressing academic success and access to resources; submit all materials by December 15; recipient notified by email in March and must provide documentation and sign required forms.