Making the First Generation
the Next Generation

Growing a mentorship that ensures that first-generation students become the next generation of global leaders and forward thinkers

About the Georgia First Generation Foundation

Founded in 2016, our nonprofit provides networking opportunities and programs for first-generation high school and college students.

Our Three Pillars

Success

Create a model for student success in academic achievement

Service

Strengthen the network of partnerships for student development

Scholarship

Understand current student challenges and develop effective solutions for them

Our Milestones

founded in

2016

for first-gen students

community service hours

175K

completed by students

currently

20

team members

high school

5

chapters

serving

215

high schoolers

scholarship earned

$325K

by our students

Get Involved with Georgia FirstGen

Donate

By donating to the Georgia First Generation Foundation, you help us to succeed at making students succeed. All donations received go towards seminars, workshops, and scholarships that will support first-high school students who want a chance at a college education and first-generation college students who wish to maintain their education and set themselves toward a prosperous future.

Donate

Join Our Team

At Georgia FirstGen, we are an organization run by students for students. Being a part of the FirstGen movement requires the efforts of dedicated and motivated team members. Learn more about the different volunteer* positions with the Georgia First Generation Foundation.

*These are not paid positions.

Join Our Team