TIAA First-Generation Scholarship Program

About this program

TIAA, a leading financial services organization, offers the First-Generation Scholarship Program to support first-generation undergraduate students in their pursuit of higher education. Administered by Scholarship America, this program awards scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to up to 15 recipients annually. Eligibility requires applicants to be first-generation students (neither parent/guardian holds a 4-year degree), currently enrolled as undergraduates, and planning to continue full-time studies at an accredited college or university. Selection criteria include leadership, community involvement, work experience, educational and career goals, and personal or family circumstances, with financial need not considered.