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For many students, going to college is an expected next step guided by parents who’ve been there before, supported by family traditions, and reinforced by generational knowledge. But for first-generation college students, the journey looks very different. Being the first in your family to attend college is both an incredible achievement and a unique challenge. These students often carry the hopes of their families, navigate unfamiliar systems on their own, and balance financial pressures that can make higher education feel out of reach. That’s where scholarships come in not just as financial aid, but as powerful tools for opportunity, confidence, and transformation. At the Bethune Scholarship Foundation , we believe scholarships do more than help students enroll in college. They help first-generation students become confident scholars, resilient leaders, and change-makers for future generations.

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