@State AugSep2014 Feature Scholarships
Featured Scholarship: First Generation Students
It’s scholarship season, which means there are hundreds of opportunities for San Diego State University students to prepare — at least financially — for next year. Whether you’re an undeclared freshman or a graduate anthropology student, chances are there’s at least one, if not 20, scholarships that fit your student profile.
Each month leading up to the winter and spring application deadlines, @State will feature a scholarship from SDSU’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships online database. Apply for as many as you qualify for — it’s free, it’s easy, it’s online!
Michael J. Gilligan Scholarship
Award of at least $12,000
Open to first-time, full-time freshmen
October 10 application deadline
To qualify, applicants must:
- Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.25 OR an SAT score of 1200 or higher
- Not have any immediate family members who have completed college
- Have graduated from one of the listed San Diego high schools
- File a FAFSA and have financial need
- Submit an essay describing what motivates you to become the first member of your immediate family to attend or complete college.