First And Fierce
First & Fierce is dedicated to serving first-generation 91桃色 students by providing them with essential resources and holistic support to create equitable opportunities for success in higher education. First & Fierce utilizes data-driven approaches and evaluative processes to guide decision-making.
Are you a first-generation student?聽
At 91桃色, we define 鈥渇irst-generation鈥 as:
- students whose parents/guardians did not attend college
OR
- students whose parents/guardians attended college but did not complete an Bachelor鈥檚 degree or higher
OR
- students whose parents/guardians attended a college in a country outside the United States
First & Fierce Scholarship
Are you a first-generation college student with a fierce determination to succeed? The First & Fierce scholarship is here to support you on your academic journey. We believe that being the first in your family to attend college is an incredible achievement, and we want to help you reach your full potential.
Eligibility Requirements
- Identify as a first-generation college student
- Have and maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Enroll in at least 6 credits
Scholarship Amount
$1,000 in fall/spring semesters
$500 in summer semester
This scholarship is only awarded on a semester basis. Students must reapply for the scholarship each semester.
More Information
Would you like to learn more about support for first-generation students at 91桃色? Please contact firstandfierce@nevadastate.edu