Empowering First-Generation Excellence
“The financial stability provided by first-gen scholarships will empower me to explore internships, research opportunities and extracurricular activities that will enrich my educational experience and bolster my career prospects. With your generous support, I am confident that I will be better equipped to pursue my aspirations and a make a positive impact in my field of study.”
A UCF Knight
You provide a lifeline to more than 15,000 UCF students who are the first in their families to attend college — that’s more than 25% of our total student population. For every dollar you give to first-generation scholarships, the State of Florida contributes two more, tripling the impact of your gift. This is a game-changer for many first-generation students who face obstacles that many of their peers do not. Thank you for allowing students to be fully immersed in the student experience and their academic journey, free from financial stress and the need to balance their studies with part- or full-time work.
Thank you Knight Nation!
We are excited to share the impact of your generosity and the stories of what you make possible. At the same time, we are also looking ahead, confident that with your continued support, there is so much more we can achieve together.