Welcome home, Wildcats!

We are excited you'll be a part of our community as first-gen cats! Our center is here to support you every step of the way.

Be sure to visit our Resources page to view on campus resources as well as our First-generation Student College Checklist.

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Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Mark your calendar for our Fall 2026 line-up of activities.

Deadline Application: October 1, 2026

November 2, 2026

November 9, 2026

K-State's First-generation Student Center fosters first-generation student success.

I received a First-generation Education Abroad Scholarship from FGSC. This award played a role in helping pay for my 2026 Spring semester abroad in Lyon, France. Receiving this award as a first-generation student shows that my hard work in school is being noticed by a community that understands and supports me fully. In addition, it reinforces the idea to myself and other first-gen students that the circumstances we are born into do not define or limit us.
Jaidyn K
Junior, English and French
A Goldwater Scholar is an undergraduate sophomore or junior pursuing a research career in mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering who receives a prestigious national scholarship of up to $7,500 annually...Coming from Dodge City as a first-generation student, winning the Goldwater Scholarship means a lot to me because it reflects both where I come from and the path I'm creating.
Viv N.
Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering and Physics