The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships help students who are in need of financial assistance for their studies. There are several scholarship opportunities available. These scholarships are for students who are interested or already attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
The process for applying is simple: Applicants complete their Student Profile one time and then have a streamlined process to submit specific application materials for each opportunity. Once you are signed up, you will be notified of all opportunities that you may be eligible to apply for. It doesn’t get much easier than that!
Want to learn more about HCBUs? Read this post: “Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Everything you need to know.”
Who is eligible to apply for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships?
To apply for a TMCF scholarship, students will need to submit an online application with all of the supporting documents. Complete applications include:
- Online Application
- Essay (Minimum 500 Words)
- Student Aid Report (FAFSA)
- Most Recent Transcript (Unofficial Accepted)
- Recommendation Letter (On school letterhead)
- Resume
How much are these scholarships worth?
The award amounts depend on the scholarships, but in general range from $500 to $15,000! In 2019, $5,750,236 of funding enabled 1,153 students to stay in school!
When is the application deadline?
August 9, 2021
Still have questions? Click here for a handy list of FAQs.
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Best of luck to all who apply!
