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

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Sep 6

Join the 2024 FirstGen Summit: Empowering First-Generation Students in Georgia

Are you a first-generation high school student looking to gain insights into college life and professional success? Mark your calendars...

Apr 22

Highlights from Georgia FirstGen's 2nd Annual Benefit Gala

The Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala, presented by Tabbaa Law, brings together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an...

Mar 11

Georgia FirstGen Announces FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024 Honorees

Georgia FirstGen is thrilled to unveil its FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024 honorees. These outstanding individuals have demonstrated...

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From the Georgia First Generation Foundation, Project NextGen is a series that interviews current first-generation college students, graduates, and successful leaders from different areas of work to learn about their upbringings, their mindset, and how they came to become successful first-generation advocates.

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

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Georgia FirstGen spearheads first-generation empowerment through mentorship, scholarships, and a platform for students. Our blog and the Project NextGen podcast support Georgia's first-gen community with resources, news, and event updates, focusing on financial literacy and celebrating pioneers. Join us on social media, explore curated content, and be part of our growing community!

Upcoming Georgia FirstGen Events

The Georgia First Generation Foundation hosts various events, including an annual summit with keynote speakers, student panels, career discussions, scholarship presentations, and an annual benefit gala recognizing community members and FirstGen trailblazers.

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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.

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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.

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Your sponsorship to the Georgia First Generation Foundation fuels our mission. Your donations directly support seminars, workshops, and scholarships, enabling high school students aspiring for college education and assisting first-generation college students in pursuing and excelling in their education, fostering a brighter future.

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Making the First Generation
the Next Generation

Upcoming Georgia FirstGen Events

Listen to Our Project NextGen Podcast