Gamgort Family Gateway Scholars Program

The Bucknell Gamgort Family Gateway Scholars Program is one of five signature programs supported by the Center for Access and Success. The program offers significant financial aid support to high-achieving, first-generation college students. The program enrolls 20 first-year students per academic year, who will have their demonstrated financial need met without the inclusion of federal loans in their aid packages.

The Award

  • Scholars’ financial aid awards will meet their full demonstrated financial need without the inclusion of federal loans.
  • Recipients will also benefit from ongoing outreach, mentorship and guidance to support their success, including GenFirst!@Bucknell, which pairs first-generation first years with faculty and staff members who were also the first in their families to attend a four-year institution.

How to Apply

  • Complete your Common Application or Coalition Application by Nov. 1 for Early Decision I or Jan. 10 for Early Decision II and Regular Decision.
  • Complete your Financial Aid Application, including your CSS Profile and FAFSA by Nov. 1 for Early Decision I or Jan. 10 for Early Decision II and Regular Decision.
  • Be the first in their family to graduate with a four-year college degree
  • Possess outstanding academic records
  • Demonstrate high financial need
  • There is no additional application required for this scholarship. 
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Scholarship Recipient Participation Expectations

This scholarship is renewable annually if the participation expectations outlined below are met. Merit Scholarship awards do not increase in subsequent years.

For more information 

Gateway Scholars Program
Chris Brown
The Andrew Hartman '71 & Joseph Fama '71 Executive Director of the Center for Access & Success
cb077@bucknell.edu