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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! 

Oct 2023

Student Superstar

Sherlean is a first-gen senior at Marquette University majoring in Political Science. She has presented research as a Mcnair Scholar, interned for Rep. Gwen Moore, and volunteered with AmeriCorps. 

Oct 2023

College Crush

"You've got this!" is the message that Saint Mary's College is sending to FGLI students. Their five-part video series highlights first-gen students and their advice for how to survive college.

Oct 2023

Fabulous Faculty Member

Dr. Papachristos is a Professor of Sociology. As a first-gen graduate, he emphasizes to FGLI students the importance of going to office hours, acquiring research experience, and finding an internship.

Oct 2023

Best Colleges for FGLI Students

First Gen Nebraska has these FGLI resources; 4-day pre-orientation, 10-week seminar classes, peer mentors, living- learning community, career services, and an advisory board.

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.

Oct 2023

Student Superstar

Sherlean is a first-gen senior at Marquette University majoring in Political Science. She has presented research as a Mcnair Scholar, interned for Rep. Gwen Moore, and volunteered with AmeriCorps. 

"You've got this!" is the message that Saint Mary's College is sending to FGLI students. Their five-part video series highlights first-gen students and their advice for how to survive college.

Oct 2023

Oct 2023

Best Colleges for FGLI Students

College Crush

First Gen Nebraska has these FGLI resources; 4-day pre-orientation, 10-week seminar classes, peer mentors, living- learning community, career services, and an advisory board.

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!

Oct 2023

Sensational Staff Member

Esperansa is an Educational Specialist with TRIO Rising Scholars. She passionately strives to make higher education more accessible, equitable, and inclusive for all FGLI students. 

Oct 2023

Outstanding Organization

FirstGenU is a free and virtual 10-module program specifically for FGLI students that focuses on developing workplace skills and leadership experience. Applications are due December 12th.

Oct 2023

Amazing Advocate

Josh is an accomplished first-gen college graduate. As a fire-born speaker, he strives to model vulnerability, empathy, and authenticity in everything he does. 

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! 

Oct 2023

Oct 2023

Oct 2023

Amazing Advocate

Fabulous Faculty Member

Dr. Papachristos is a Professor of Sociology. As a first-gen graduate, he emphasizes to FGLI students the importance of going to office hours, acquiring research experience, and finding an internship.

Sensational Staff Member

Esperansa is an Educational Specialist with TRIO Rising Scholars. She passionately strives to make higher education more accessible, equitable, and inclusive for all FGLI students. 

Josh is an accomplished first-gen college graduate. As a fire-born speaker, he strives to model vulnerability, empathy, and authenticity in everything he does. 

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!

Oct 2023

Magnificent Media: Book/Movie/Series

The film First Voice Generation, directed and produced by Cynthia Martinez, follows the stories of 3 Latinx high-school students who dream of being the first in their families to go to college. 

Oct 2023

Wild Card!

Each October is College Changes Everything Month in the State of Illinois. Students and families can get free help with college applications and the 2024-2025 FAFSA.

Donate to receive a t-shirt!

If you donate $39 or more you will receive a FGLI t-shirt! Click below to donate today! 

Oct 2023

Oct 2023

Oct 2023

Outstanding Organization

Magnificent Media: Book/Movie/Series

Wild Card!

FirstGenU is a free and virtual 10-module program specifically for FGLI students that focuses on developing workplace skills and leadership experience. Applications are due December 12th.

The film First Voice Generation, directed and produced by Cynthia Martinez, follows the stories of 3 Latinx high-school students who dream of being the first in their families to go to college. 

Each October is College Changes Everything Month in the State of Illinois. Students and families can get free help with college applications and the 2024-2025 FAFSA.

Donate $39 and Get a T-Shirt.

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