First class of Augusta Promise Scholarship Program recipients named
"Providing students with a financial scholarship to graduate debt-free creates access for first-generation college students,” said Susan Davies, PhD.
The term ‘‘first-generation college student’’ means— (A) An individual both of whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree; or (B) In the case of any individual who regularly resided with and received support from only one parent, an individual whose only such parent did not complete a baccalaureate degree.
Learn more about the journeys of other first-generation students, faculty, and staff at Augusta University by visiting our testimonials page!
First 30 students get free lunch!
Special Guest: President Keen
First 30 students get free lunch!
First 30 students get free lunch!
"Providing students with a financial scholarship to graduate debt-free creates access for first-generation college students,” said Susan Davies, PhD.
Augusta University’s commitment to first-generation college students has been recognized by the FirstGen Forward Network, an independent national organization dedicated to catalyzing first-generation student success.
Since being hired as a planner by Cobb County in August 2021, Augusta University alumnus LeDarius Scott has already been promoted, received a significant pay increase and passed the certification exam for the American Institute of Certified Planners.
“I don’t think I’ve taken it all in yet. I’m just kind of living my life and doing what’s best at the moment and taking the opportunities that are given to me," said Lesa Wafford.