Georgetown Scholars Program Mission Statement

The Georgetown Scholars Program’s mission is to work towards a more equitable college experience for first-generation and low-income college students. At GSP, we hope that students can move through Georgetown and within GSP authentically. Our program aims to empower students in their self-identities and to find their authentic voices.

GSP is organized under Georgetown’s Division of Student Affairs and works with partner offices under the Office of Student Equity and Inclusion (link opens in a new tab), which was conceived in 2019 to increase collaboration and resource sharing for first-generation students and students of color, including the Center for Multicultural Equity and Access (CMEA), Community Scholars Program (CSP), the LGBTQ Resource Center, and the Women’s Center.

Division of Student Affairs Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement

The Georgetown Scholars Program works towards division’s DEI goals to:

“create an environment in which students, and the staff and faculty who work with them, can flourish. Student formation is the center of our mission, and Student Affairs works with students very directly through education, programmatic efforts, supportive services, and on-the-ground engagement. In living out these commitments, Student Affairs embraces students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds and identities. This includes racial, ethnic, sexual and gender identities, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religious/spiritual identity, immigration status, indigenous heritage, disability status, military affiliation/veteran status, and age. We recognize that these groups are intersectional and that there are myriad identities and experiences in addition to these which shape our students and our colleagues. This intersectional approach calls us to be mindful of issues of power, privilege, and oppression and to pursue equity in our structures and our practice. While we have built a strong foundation, we seek to do more – we seek the Magis in our work, our awareness, and our impact.”

For the full Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement, visit the Division of Student Affairs Webpage (link opens in new tab).


At GSP we strive to extend a sincere welcome to anyone who walks through our doors. We hope to cultivate a strong sense of belonging and community for all of our students