The Roanoke Promise

Embark on a transformative journey exclusively crafted for first-generation students. Our program  offers a supportive environment, collaborative learning spaces and resources tailored to your needs. Designed for students who want to actively participate in a community where there college story is celebrated and nurtured. 

Participants of The Roanoke Promise Program will:

• Engage in a week long pre-semester program the week prior to Opening Day.
• Reside within a dynamic living learning community in Shenandoah Hall.
• Actively participate in an exclusive ROA 101 course, taught by an instructor who is themselves a first-generation college student.
• To support Promise Scholars, they will also be awarded an annual $300 electronic stipend, semesterly $200 book stipend, semesterly $50 in Maroon Money and $1,000 deducted from the cost of housing in this living learning community.

Program Eligibility:

• Be a first-generation college student. You are a first-generation if neither of your parents or guardians have completed a four-year college degree.
• You are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.
• Be committed to activly participate in all elements of the program.

If you are interested in becoming a Promise Scholar - 

Deposited Students Apply here

Not Deposited Yet? Apply here via Email