Scholarship Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of TMCF’s 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or a Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Fifty-seven (57) scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $7,500 for the 2021-2022 academic school year ($3,750 per semester which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).

Eligibility requirements:

  • Be enrolled full-time as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at a TMCF member-school during the 2021-2022 academic school year.
  • For Incoming Freshman – Provide proof of acceptance into or enrollment at a TMCF member-school as an incoming freshman during the 2021-2022 academic school year.
  • Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Able to demonstrate leadership abilities.
  • Able to demonstrate a financial need.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.

How to Apply

All Applicants Must:

  • Provide the transcript (official or unofficial) for your most recently completed academic term-this should include your end of Fall 2020 grades and cumulative GPA.
  • For Incoming Freshmen – Provide the high school transcript (official or unofficial) from your most recently completed academic term. This should include your Fall 2020 grades and a cumulative GPA.
  • Please provide an email address for one recommender to complete a character reference form. They will be required to answer three questions regarding your character reference.
  • Answer the following question in an essay format (Maximum of 250 words):
    • Tell us about a time when you failed. What were your learnings from the experience?

This application is closed. 

Application Deadline: The final date to submit your completed application is March 22, 2021, at 11:59 PM EST. 

To apply, click the button below to create or log in to your TMCF Account. Once you have signed up or logged in, you can complete the To apply, click the button below to create or log in to your TMCF Account. Once you have signed up or logged in, you can complete the 2021-2022 TMCF | Access Scholarship application.