I Am First Program 2026

At California State University, Fullerton, being a first-generation college student means more than being the first in your family to earn a four-year degree—it means blazing a new trail and opening doors for generations to come. Yet navigating college, building professional networks, and preparing for a career can be challenging without the guidance and resources that many students need. The I Am First Program empowers first-generation Titans with the confidence, self-awareness, career readiness, mentorship, and leadership skills to turn their aspirations into achievement. Through engaging workshops, networking opportunities, professional guidance, and a supportive community, students gain the tools to succeed not only in college, but in the careers and communities they will shape.

Your gift can help a first-generation student go further. Donations to the I Am First Program provide scholarships that help ease financial barriers while supporting evidence-based career curriculum and resources that enrich the experience for students in every cohort. When you give, you are investing in more than a student—you are investing in a future professional, leader, and role model whose success can inspire an entire family. Together, we can help first-generation Titans transform opportunity into achievement, create lasting economic mobility, and turn being “the first” into the beginning of a powerful family legacy.