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University of Georgia School of Law has received a $2 million-plus commitment for a one-quarter scholarship for all first-generation students from alumnus E. David Hart Jr., J.D.’80.
Usha Rodrigues, dean of UGA School of law, said this gift will create the Hart Family Foundation First-Generation Scholarship Fund for the next generation of legal leaders.
“Since 2015, the school has been building a portfolio of scholarships to provide at least some financial assistance to all members of this special cohort of students,” Rodrigues said. “This gift, when combined with approximately 20 other funds focusing on first-gen scholarships, ensures we will always be able to provide a meaningful amount of support to those who are the first in their families to earn a college degree and navigate the challenges of law school.”
There are currently 77 first-generation college graduates pursuing J.D. degrees at UGA School of Law. These students are supported by a First-Start coordinator and the First-Generation Students Association and benefit from targeted programming to help them adjust to the rigors of legal study.
Since 2021, 100% of first-generation college graduates enrolled at UGA School of Law in the J.D. program have received some amount of financial support.
Hart said as a first-generation college graduate and University of Georgia School of Law graduate, he believes strongly in higher education.
“The outstanding education that I received at Georgia Law was very instrumental in our family business’ success,” Hart said. “Providing scholarships for other first-generation college graduates is a privilege and a blessing for me.”
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