Legacy Scholars

What you do is your history, what you set in motion is your legacy.

About

As a first-gen focused community, Legacy Scholars aims to provide resources to first-gen students for the fulfillment of their educational journey, including academic and social support and opportunities for personal and professional development. 

Legacy Scholars on an Industry Visit trip

Legacy Scholars offers multiple ways for students to find connection, including: 

  • Monthly community dinners with other first-gen students, faculty and staff.
  • Signature events including, First-Gen Celebration Week, industry immersion trips and a graduation reception.
  • Participation in mentorship with a UA faculty or staff member.
  • Workshops throughout the academic year to support your success and development at UA.
  • One on one meetings with the First-Gen Programs staff.

Share Your Achievements! – Have you accomplished something you are proud of this academic year? Whether it’s a personal milestone, academic achievement, or something meaningful to you — we want to celebrate it! Share your accomplishments with us, and we will showcase them at our final community dinner.