Posted on February 3, 2013
Deadline: March 1, 2013

Suder Foundation Invites Public Universities to Join First Scholars Network to Support First-Generation Students

The Suder Foundation in Plano, Texas, is seeking applications from four-year public universities to join its First Scholars network, which works to improve graduation rates of first-generation college students nationwide. The program provides start-up and early-stage funding for universities to establish the program and supply scholarship support for the initial cohort of scholars.

Each selected university will receive a total of $850,000 to support planning, scholarships, and program operations over a five-year period, with universities assuming increasing responsibility for program sustainability. Eligible candidates include public four-year universities with an undergraduate enrollment between 15,000 and 30,000, a high first-generation student population, and a primarily residential student body.

For consideration, universities must commit to supporttheir initial First Scholars cohort by fully employing the program's national model for programming and strategies. In addition, selected universities must secure co-funding and resources for implementation and long-term sustainability of the program.

For complete application, eligibility, and program guidelines, visit the First Scholars Web site.

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Primary Subject: Education
Geographic Funding Area: National

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