FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
AI Summary
The First Generation Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. In 2025, the fund awarded a total of $67.5K to one grantee and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The First Generation Scholarship Fund aims to provide first-generation community college transfer students with expert mentors, life-changing internships, and financial assistance to enable them to earn their bachelor's degree, in two years, debt-free. The Fund began fundraising in 2023. We select three to four students each year and support them for two years, with in exceptional circumstances we may extend that support for a third year.
Cause Areas
1
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
Northridge, CA
$7.5K
11%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND?
No. FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND give?
FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND make each year?
In 2025, FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $68 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND fund recently?
In 2025, FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND?
FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.