SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Associate Chapter of Delta Phi Lambda has chosen First-Generation Students as our chapter philanthropy. The establishment will help support a future Nebraska First-Year First Generation Student. Our mission for this scholarship is to extend financial assistance to a scholar. We are dedicated to sharing our value for Academic Excellence with the community at large. Our philanthropic efforts will fund this scholarship to be awarded each spring semester on the academic year calendar.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Must be a first-generation student - meaning parents have not graduated from an institution of higher education with a four-year degree​
2. Nebraska undergraduate student OR college-bound high school students graduating Spring 2026
3. Minimum GPA 3.0
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If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at philanthropy.lincolndfl@gmail.com.
2025
Hanan Smoqy
SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
"I’m committed to lifelong learning and believe that knowledge is the key to unlocking possibilities that once seemed impossible. Education has always been a powerful tool for growth, and I aim to create opportunities for others to learn and succeed alongside me.”
SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Remy Balderas Izaguirre
2024
“Being first-generation for me means being brave. Brave enough to go a different path compared to those who came before you, even if it means you’re walking on your own. Never forgetting where you came from and the sacrifices that were made to be where you are and where you’re going.”
Eh Khu
SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
2023
"Turning my parent’s dreams into a reality, all while carrying the legacy of generations behind me, is what being a first-generation student means to me."
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"I am very thrilled to have been selected for this honor, and I am deeply appreciative of your support. I am a graduating senior at Lincoln High School and I am hopeful to graduate with a business degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. "
SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Marissa Mendez-Santiago
2022
"To me, being a first-generation student means having the opportunity to pursue higher education while breaking generational barriers. By attending college, I am one step closer to accomplishing my goals as well as the dreams my parents had to sacrifice. Most importantly, I am able to pave the way for future generations."
