First-Generation Specific Resources - First Generation Students

Several programs focus on supporting first-generation college students in specific schools and colleges at the University of Michigan. There are also student organizations specifically centered around supporting first-generation college students created by and for first-generation college students.

First-Generation Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships specifically for first-generation college students.

First-Generation Education Abroad Scholarship

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12292

Contact: [email protected]

Kessler Scholars Program

For incoming students only.
Website: Kessler Scholars | U-M LSA Scholarships
Contact: [email protected]

School and College-Based Programs

Programs and resources that are managed by full-time staff and housed within permanent units and departments at U-M.

College of Engineering

1st Gen Engin

Website: https://1stgen.engin.umich.edu | 1st Gen Engin (@1stgenengin)
Contact: Joseph Ballard II ([email protected]) & Merry Krus ([email protected])

College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Kessler Scholars Program (This is for incoming students only).
Website: Kessler Scholars | U-M LSA Scholarships
Contact: [email protected]

LSA First-Generation Commitment
Website: LSA First-Generation Commitment
Contact: Norris Chase ([email protected])

Ross School of Business

Empower and Thrive Initiative

Website: Empower and Thrive Initiative
Contact: Katie Fredline ([email protected])

School of Music, Theater, & Dance

STMD First-Gen Initiative
Contact: Caitlin Taylor ([email protected])

SMTD Mentorship Program
Contact: Caitlin Taylor ([email protected])

Research Programs

Research opportunity designed specifically for first-generation college students.

Sociology Opportunities for Undergraduate Leaders (SOUL)

Website: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/soul/
Contact: [email protected]

Career Development Opportunities

First-Gen Futures Program: Unlocking Career Potential Experience

This program is a partnership between the University Career Center (UCC) & the First-Gen Gateway for freshmen, sophomores, & transfer students to develop career readiness skills.

Website: https://careercenter.umich.edu
Contact: Joelle Fundaro ([email protected])

First-Gen Internship Navigator Series

Website: https://careercenter.umich.edu
Contact: Joelle Fundaro ([email protected])

Housing Opportunities

1st Gen Theme Community

This program is for incoming students. Students must apply with the Housing Application by the Housing deadlines.

Website: https://housing.umich.edu/themes/first-generation-college-students/
Contact: [email protected]

School and College-Based Communities

Schools and colleges that host first-generation student events and communities with no first-generation specific program.

School of Information

Website: First-Generation College Student Celebration Week | umsi
Contact: [email protected] & [email protected]

School of Public Health

Website: First Generation | Student Experience
Contact: [email protected]

First-Generation Student Organizations

Student organizations designed, organized and run by and for first-generation college students.

First-Generation College Students @ UM

Instagram: umfirstgen
Linktree: Linktr.ee/umfirstgens

First-Generation Pre-Health Association

Instagram: umichfgpa
Linktree: Linktr.ee/fgpaboard
Website: First-Generation Pre-Health Association

First-Generation Pre-Law Students (FGPLS)

Instagram: @umfirstgenpls

Linktree: linktr.ee/umfirstgenpls

Ross First-Gen Network

Instagram: @rossfirstgen