Are you a first-gen student?
At The W, students are considered first-gen college students if neither parent/guardian has completed a four-year bachelors degree even if other members of the family have completed a degree.
As a First-Gen Forward Institution we are committed to helping our first-gen college student community. If you identify as a first-gen college student, you are invited to be a part of our first-gen college student success programs listed below.
First-Gen Student Ambassador Scholarship
First-gen students are trailblazers for their family, but also face some unknowns in the new college environment. To help first-gen students navigate this new setting, The W has established an ambassador program for peer-to-peer interactions. The First-Generation Student Ambassadors will participate in activities like behind-the scenes tours of campus resources, individual coaching sessions, and they will be assigned a mentor. They will help plan, publicize and implement our annual First-Gen Celebration in November as well as be a resource for their peers.
Qualifications:
- First-Gen Student
- Entering freshman seeking a bachelors degree
- Qualified for Whitfield or Franklin Scholarship
- Complete application and interview process
Obligations:
- Academic Good Standing
- Attend UN 101 – Introduction to College Life
- Participate in Group Activities
- Assist with First-Gen Welcome and Celebration