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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!
Sep 2023
Student Superstar
Paola is a first-gen honors students at University of Nevada at Reno. She spent a summer in Ecuador doing research in the field of ecology, which has motivated her to get a PhD in Environmental Science.
Sep 2023
College Crush
Berea Colleges #1 on the College Access index, a list of the 286 best colleges ranked in order of economic diversity. 94% of Berea's students receive Pell grants. The 2nd place winner has only 69%.
Sep 2023
Fabulous Faculty Member
Dr. Lee is dedicated to increasing access and equity for FGLI students of color, and women in STEM fields. Her serves on the Penn State Commission on Racism, Bias and Community Safety.
Sep 2023
Best Colleges for FGLI Students
You First at VCU offers a summer bridge program, student org, a TRIO program, first-gen mentors, and a special session for parents at it's Preview Days (for admitted students). Well done!
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.
Sep 2023
Student Superstar
Paola is a first-gen honors students at University of Nevada at Reno. She spent a summer in Ecuador doing research in the field of ecology, which has motivated her to get a PhD in Environmental Science.
Berea Colleges #1 on the College Access index, a list of the 286 best colleges ranked in order of economic diversity. 94% of Berea's students receive Pell grants. The 2nd place winner has only 69%.
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Best Colleges for FGLI Students
College Crush
You First at VCU offers a summer bridge program, student org, a TRIO program, first-gen mentors, and a special session for parents at it's Preview Days (for admitted students). Well done!
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!
Sep 2023
Sensational Staff Member
Zachary is a first-gen college grad with 2 masters degrees. He's from a rural town and is an Academic Advisor who serves on NACADA's First-Gen Student Advising Community Steering Committee.
Sep 2023
Outstanding Organization
Braven empowers college students from underrepresented backgrounds (FGLI students of color) to transition from college to meaningful professional careers.
Sep 2023
Amazing Advocate
Devon is Senior Director at ScholarMatch. Prior to this, she serves as Associate Dean for College Student Success at Univ. of Chicago. She's Also co-founder of the FGLI consortium.
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!
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Amazing Advocate
Fabulous Faculty Member
Dr. Lee is dedicated to increasing access and equity for FGLI students of color, and women in STEM fields. Her serves on the Penn State Commission on Racism, Bias and Community Safety.
Sensational Staff Member
Zachary is a first-gen college grad with 2 masters degrees. He's from a rural town and is an Academic Advisor who serves on NACADA's First-Gen Student Advising Community Steering Committee.
Devon is Senior Director at ScholarMatch. Prior to this, she serves as Associate Dean for College Student Success at Univ. of Chicago. She's Also co-founder of the FGLI consortium.
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!
Sep 2023
Magnificent Media: Book/Movie/Series
Andrea is a first-gen college graduate of Hope College, who gave a TEDx talk about the invisible difference of first-gen students, and how she felt defined by negative/deficit stereotype.
Sep 2023
Wild Card!
LEDA is an amazing 6-year programing for high-achieving, under-resources students to help them succeed in college. It's currently accepting application from high-school juniors.
Donate to receive a t-shirt!
If you donate $39 or more you will receive a FGLI t-shirt! Click below to donate today!
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Outstanding Organization
Magnificent Media: Book/Movie/Series
Wild Card!
Braven empowers college students from underrepresented backgrounds (FGLI students of color) to transition from college to meaningful professional careers.
Andrea is a first-gen college graduate of Hope College, who gave a TEDx talk about the invisible difference of first-gen students, and how she felt defined by negative/deficit stereotype.
LEDA is an amazing 6-year programing for high-achieving, under-resources students to help them succeed in college. It's currently accepting application from high-school juniors.
Donate $39 and Get a T-Shirt.
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