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Mission

The purpose of this organization shall be to recognize the academic achievements of first-generation college students, create enthusiasm for scholarship, to promote leadership, and to provide support networks for first-generation students within and across college chapters.

Membership Benefits
A certificate, honor cord, and pin signifying membership. Membership is for life.

An outward recognition of personal accomplishment and an incentive for continued high scholarship.

The opportunity to meet other first-generation scholars from all academic disciplines on your campus and to join them in promoting academic excellence and creating a supportive environment for first-generation college students.

Identifies you to employers, professionals, and graduate schools as a person of superior academic ability and commitment.

Ability to mentor younger first-generation students.

Ability to receive mentoring from more senior first-generation students, as well as faculty, staff, and alumni who were first-generation students.

Local chapter leadership opportunities.