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FGLIstudents.org Monthly Awards
Each month, we'll give nine awards to spotlight the people, colleges, and organizations that are doing innovative things for FGLI students.
Each of the winners will receive a digital badge that can be used on LinkedIn and other online platforms.
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Someone Special!
Know of someone who deserves the spotlight? Send us their information and why you think they deserve to be recognized. You can even nominate yourself. Don't forget to specifiy which award the nomination is for!
Dec 2023
Student Superstar
Irvin and Alexis share their experience as Latino first-generation college students in medical school. They advocate for Latinos in medicine, reaching far beyond UCLA.
Dec 2023
College Crush
The Whitman First Program will help FGLI students adapt more easily to the business school environment. The goal of this program is to create a sense of belonging for FGLI students at Syracuse University.
Dec 2023
Fabulous Faculty Member
Dr. Jehangir is a is a professor of higher education and the Robert H. Beck Chair of Ideas in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota.
Dec 2023
Best Colleges for FGLI Students
Princeton's Emma Bloomberg Center for Access and Opportunity is committed to providing resources for all FGLI students. Including mentoring, academic enrichment, and community.
Donate to receive a t-shirt!
If you donate $39 or more you will receive a FGLI t-shirt! Click below to donate today!
FGLIstudents.org Monthly Awards
Each month, we'll give nine awards to spotlight the people, colleges, and organizations that are doing innovative things for FGLI students.
Each of the winners will receive a digital badge that can be used on LinkedIn and other online platforms.
FGLIstudents.org Monthly Awards
Each month, we'll give nine awards to spotlight the people, colleges, and organizations that are doing innovative things for FGLI students.
Each of the winners will receive a digital badge that can be used on LinkedIn and other online platforms.
Dec 2023
Student Superstar
Irvin and Alexis share their experience as Latino first-generation college students in medical school. They advocate for Latinos in medicine, reaching far beyond UCLA.
The Whitman First Program will help FGLI students adapt more easily to the business school environment. The goal of this program is to create a sense of belonging for FGLI students at Syracuse University.
Dec 2023
Dec 2023
Best Colleges for FGLI Students
College Crush
Princeton's Emma Bloomberg Center for Access and Opportunity is committed to providing resources for all FGLI students. Including mentoring, academic enrichment, and community.
Texas A&M's Routh First-Generation Center is a dedicated resource hub to support, serve, and celebrate first-generation students from admission to graduation!
Dec 2023
Sensational Staff Member
Jennifer is the Assistant Director of the Center for College Student Success at the University of Chicago, which provides FGLI students with programming and direct support initiatives.
Dec 2023
Outstanding Organization
Tri Alpha is a National Honor Society for first-generation college students. There are currently more than 230 chapters across the U.S. If there isn't one on your campus, why not start one?
Dec 2023
Amazing Advocate
La'Tonya, a FGLI expert, is a co-founder of the Black First Gen Collective and the First-Gen & Juice brand. She is currently Director of University Partnerships at ReUp Education.
Nominate Someone Special!
Know of someone who deserves the spotlight? Send us their information and why you think they deserve to be recognized. You can even nominate yourself. Don't forget to specifiy which award the nomination is for!
Dec 2023
Dec 2023
Dec 2023
Amazing Advocate
Fabulous Faculty Member
Dr. Jehangir is a is a professor of higher education and the Robert H. Beck Chair of Ideas in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota.
Sensational Staff Member
Jennifer is the Assistant Director of the Center for College Student Success at the University of Chicago, which provides FGLI students with programming and direct support initiatives.
La'Tonya, a FGLI expert, is a co-founder of the Black First Gen Collective and the First-Gen & Juice brand. She is currently Director of University Partnerships at ReUp Education.
Know of someone who deserves the spotlight? Send us their information and why you think they deserve to be recognized. You can even nominate yourself. Don't forget to specifiy which award the nomination is for!
Nominate Someone Special!
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Dec 2023
Magnificent Media: Book/Movie/Series
Why Not Us is a film that follows the journey of 4 FGLI students, who road-trip to interview inspiring individuals including John Legend, Howard Schultz, and Anna Maria Chávez.
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Dec 2023
Wild Card!
Swipe Out Hunger is the leading nonprofit addressing hunger among college students. They work with over 600 colleges to ensure no student has to choose between food and their education.
Donate to receive a t-shirt!
If you donate $39 or more you will receive a FGLI t-shirt! Click below to donate today!
Dec 2023
Dec 2023
Dec 2023
Outstanding Organization
Magnificent Media: Book/Movie/Series
Wild Card!
Tri Alpha is a National Honor Society for first-generation college students. There are currently more than 230 chapters across the U.S. If there isn't one on your campus, why not start one?
Why Not Us is a film that follows the journey of 4 FGLI students, who road-trip to interview inspiring individuals including John Legend, Howard Schultz, and Anna Maria Chávez.
Swipe Out Hunger is the leading nonprofit addressing hunger among college students. They work with over 600 colleges to ensure no student has to choose between food and their education.
Donate $39 and Get a T-Shirt.
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