Discover The Potential Within
Founded in 2016 by a student and director who saw the potential within our first-generation students. Aggie First Scholar's mission is to provide a framework to develop and discover the potential within, while celebrating the success of our first-generation college students at USU. With the vision that every first-generation Aggie student graduates and excels beyond their four years at USU. Offering opportunities to earn college credit in scholarship and leadership, we extend a warm invitation to our Aggie First Scholars.
Scholar Pathway
First Year
- USU 1050 (1 Credit): Navigating College – Aggie First Scholars
- A first-generation peer mentor to help you navigate college life
- Community connections that foster friendships and belonging
- A strong campus network to support your success throughout your college journey
Second Year
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- The opportunity to serve as a paid peer mentor
- Leadership development through event planning, community outreach, and fundraising initiatives
- Meaningful ways to give back to the first-generation student community at USU
Third Year
- Faculty mentor matching and one-on-one guidance
- Monthly professional development meetings with fellow third-year scholars
- The opportunity to serve as a paid officer on the AFS Leadership Team
- Support for graduate school, research, internship, and career exploration
Fourth Year
- Industry mentor matching and one-on-one guidance
- Monthly professional development meetings with fellow fourth-year scholars
- Continued career preparation
- Industry networking
How to Get Involved and Earn Scholarships
All first-generation students are recognized as Aggie First Scholars (AFS), and your level of involvement is completely up to you. All students are welcome to participate in our events and networking opportunities. If you would like to take part in the Scholar Pathway experience, please complete this survey to indicate your interest. We will follow up at the beginning of each semester to confirm your continued participation. Upon academic year completion, students who engage in the pathway are eligible for AFS scholarship consideration.