First-Generation Scholars Program

This program is dedicated to supporting first-generation scholars with innovative programming that amplifies their diverse voices and builds community at CU 色吧亚洲. Students will have opportunities to build strong academic and social foundations for their collegiate journey.听

鈥淭he programs (academic and financial) at CU helped me build capabilities and confidence to succeed. Thank you for providing this support.鈥�
鈥撎�Rajesh Rajchal,听First Generation Scholarship recipient

We support听first-generation scholars by:

Creating visibility.听We highlight and center the experiences of first-generation students, faculty and staff across campus.听
Enhancing strengths.听We promote and host regular academic, professional听and community-building events that center the strengths, skills听and diverse experiences of first-generation students.
Fostering a sense of community and celebration.听We create spaces of connection, mentorship听and community among students who identify as first generation.

Note that while our primary role is to support scholars, all first-generation students can see the听campus resources listed below.听

Goals

Partnerships.听We create synergistic relationships with campus partners to strengthen and expand resources for first-generation students.
颁别濒别产谤补迟颈辞苍.听We听foster a sense of belonging by celebrating first-generation identities and community through authentic self-expression.
罢谤补苍蝉蹿辞谤尘补迟颈辞苍.听We design and implement community engagement and career-based opportunities for first-generation students and other identities.
骋谤补诲耻补迟颈辞苍.听We develop programs that build community and aid in the retention, progression and graduation of first-generation students at CU 色吧亚洲.

Events and Programs