Information and resources for those who identify as First Generation / Low Income
The following resources are curated specifically to assist students who identify as first-generation or low income college students, and all students who support the advancement of students who identify as first-generation or low income, explore their interests, find opportunities that best suit their needs and desires, and attain the goals they set for themselves.
We hope to continue to add resources that might be helpful and if you find something valuable, please share it with us.
Duke Career Center Professional Development Fund
Through the Professional Development Fund, the Duke Career Center provides funding to support or supplement the career development of students with demonstrated financial need. Students are eligible to apply for no more than one professional development request per academic year.
For some time now, 1vyG has united first-generation and low-income students at the nation’s largest summit of its kind. Originally launched at Brown University in 2015, the conference has since traveled to institutions like Harvard, Yale, Duke, Stanford, and Cornell. …
By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him)Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Coming to Duke can be overwhelming at first, particularly with the influx of Duke specific terms and concepts for you to learn as you navigate your academic career and prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce. Here is our glossary …
By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him)Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Being a First Gen college student can be very overwhelming. It can be difficult navigating a new experience where you are forced to adjust. Many times, First Gens do not feel well quipped or …
The USA2Holland Internship Grant provides funding for high-achieving & low-income college students or recent graduates to intern with a company in the Netherlands. This grant is distributed …
By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him)Associate Director, Global Careers
INROADS Internship program prepares talented diverse students across the country for corporate readiness with business soft skills, real world leadership development activities, academic …
