The RSM US Foundation awards five first generation students with up to $30,000 each in scholarships, paid $10,000 annually over three consecutive academic years and an invitation to an RSM information session.
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The RSM US Foundation awards five first generation students with up to $30,000 each in scholarships, paid $10,000 annually over three consecutive academic years and an invitation to an RSM information session.
Scholarship timeline
How to apply
All applications require a video. Please only use original content – capture only yourself, selfie-style, not other people, photos, music, videos, or unoriginal content. Keep it simple! Failure to follow video guidelines may render your scholarship application ineligible.
Eligibility
The program is open to legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old, full-time students with a 3.0 GPA or above at an accredited college or university, and studying business or technology in a bachelor's degree program.
Applicants must be a first, second, or third-year student with no immediate family members from previous generations that have received a bachelor's degree. An applicant is still considered a first generation student even if their immediate siblings have or are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree.
View the FAQs and full terms and conditions for more information and details on the program.
Any employee, owner, intern (and immediate family members) of RSM US LLP, Risk & Regulatory Consulting, LLC, and their respective affiliated entities (collectively, "RSM") and of the foundation are not eligible. Any person who has received a scholarship or other aid in prior years of this program or a similar program of the RSM entities or RSM US Foundation is not eligible.
Questions?
Email RSMscholarships@rsmus.com with additional questions.
Meet our 2023 First Generation scholarship winners
Receiving the RSM First Generation Scholarship has empowered me to pursue my academic goals with a newly ignited drive and motivation. I am even more inspired to work hard and create impact in my communities, so that I may give back and allow other individuals to achieve their own dreams.
I am really grateful for receiving the RSM First Generation Scholarship because it will allow me to focus entirely on my passion for technology without having to worry about how I'm going to pay for my college education. I will become my family's first college graduate thanks to this scholarship.
Receiving this scholarship is extremely meaningful to both my family and me. It validates my hard work and dedication towards my academic pursuits and serves as a reminder to everyone, especially women, that regardless of their background, they can achieve anything they want. This scholarship will not only provide me with financial assistance but also give me the confidence and motivation to continue striving toward my goals and give back to those who are less fortunate. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and will work tirelessly to make the most of it. I don't consider this achievement as mine alone, but I share it with every First-Generation student out there pushing to make a difference in their family.
I am highly honored to be a recipient of the First Generation Scholarship! This scholarship reconfirms my ability to be a strong trailblazer against all odds. I now have the privilege to complete my final year debt-free and continue working towards my commitment to leadership and service at Howard University.
Receiving this scholarship has empowered me to continue breaking barriers in my pursuit of achieving higher education.
Are financial burdens in the way of your goals? Through our scholarships, we aim to support tomorrow's leaders in business and technology by helping today's students, like you, fund their education.
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