Mountain America Foundation and Snow College Launch First-Generation Student Scholarship
Five first-generation students to receive financial support through new scholarship program dedicated to accessibility and student success
Mountain America Credit Union, through the Mountain America Foundation, has partnered with Snow College to announce the launch of the Mountain America First-Generation College Student Scholarship program for the 2025–2026 academic year. This new initiative aims to support first-generation students in their pursuit of higher education by awarding five scholarships of $1,000 each.
“Partnering with Snow College to provide scholarships for first-generation college students underscores our dedication to making education more accessible and strengthening the communities we serve,” said Suzanne Oliver, executive director of the Mountain America Foundation. “By investing in these students, we are not only supporting their academic success but also creating lasting impacts for their families and future generations.”
This scholarship is designed to remove financial barriers and create opportunities for students whose parents did not graduate from a higher education institution. Candidates will be evaluated based on academic performance, leadership, and commitment to educational equity. To be eligible, applicants must be first-generation college students attending Snow College full-time in the fall 2025 semester. Membership with Mountain America Credit Union is not required to apply.
The online application opened Monday, March 3, 2025, and will close Monday, April 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MST.
Snow College remains committed to providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality education, particularly for rural and underserved populations. As a nationally recognized leader in student success, the college prioritizes equity in education by offering resources and support systems that help students overcome financial and social barriers.
This marks the first year of the partnership between the Mountain America Foundation and Snow College, furthering their joint mission to support students from underrepresented backgrounds.
For more information and to apply for the Mountain America First-Generation College Student Scholarship, visit macu.com/firstgen.
