Celebrating Our Commitment to Access and Affordability
Georgetown, a leader in creating avenues for educational access and affordability, celebrates its commitment to helping first-generation, high-financial need and other underrepresented students realize their full potential and flourish academically through campus involvement and beyond.
Alumni Reminisce, Celebrate 50 Years of First-Gen Support, Success
Alumni of Georgetown’s Community Scholars Program gather at a 50th-anniversary celebration to reminisce and talk about the importance of continuing support for first-generation and underrepresented students. Read more about what Community Scholars have to say about the program and their experience.
First-Generation Students Thrive in Program Celebrating 50 Years
The Community Scholars Program, which began in 1968, is housed within the Center for Multicultural Equity and Access and attracts and supports first-generation, multicultural and other underrepresented college students while providing a transformative experience with lasting impact. Read more about the Community Scholars Program and the students it has supported.
Community Scholars First-to-Second Year Retention Rate for the Class of 2019 and 2020: 98%
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Georgetown Faces and Places: Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff Reflect on First-Gen Experience
Members of the university community reflect on their experiences with the Community Scholars Program, Georgetown Scholarship Program and First-Generation Faculty and Staff Initiaitive. Read reflections from members of the university community.
More News About First-Generation Students and Support for Underrepresented Students at Georgetown
Pursuing the Dream – The Legacy Continues
The university’s early commitment to access and affordability as well as racial justice is inextricably linked to the development of the Community Scholars Program.
Community Scholars
The program provides enhanced educational support to a multicultural cohort of first-generation college students who are pursuing the dream of higher education.
First-Generation Faculty & Staff Initiative
A network of faculty and and staff who identify as first-generation college graduates or allies who work to increase awareness of mentors and resources at the university.
Georgetown Scholarship Program
GSP provides a strong support community through advising, mentorship, financial support, events, job connections and networking opportunities through alumni involvement.
Regents Science Scholars Program
Georgetown aims to strengthen the pipeline of diverse scientists by providing more support, structure and opportunities for underrepresented students and creating an equitable community in which all scientists feel welcomed and valued.
American Talent Initiative
Georgetown is a part of an alliance of universities committed to expanding education opportunities and success to students of all socioeconomic backgrounds.