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.
Explore your graduate study opportunities in Germany! Thinking about graduate school abroad? Looking for high-quality, affordable degree programs taught in English at top-ranked institutions that can boost your career? The virtual Germany Grad Fair 2026 is your gateway to earning …
This post marks one full year of the series. So much can happen in a year! As I shared last month, I hope this series has helped you identify actionable things you can do to enrich your …
By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him)Associate Director, Early Engagement
This post marks 11 months since I started this series. If you’ve been following along, you’ve received a lot of encouragement to experiment with your job search. I hope some of these experiments produced positive results!
I …
By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him)Associate Director, Early Engagement
