About the Company
Scholarship Overview:
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and McDonald’s are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending TMCF’s member schools that include 57 publicly supported historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), historically Black community colleges (HBCCs), predominantly Black institutions (PBIs), and medical and law schools. Sixty (60) scholars will be selected to receive a need-based scholarship of up to $15,000 for the 2027-2028 academic year. The total eligible scholarship amount will be allocated in two installments: one during the fall 2027 semester and the second during the spring 2028 semester (which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).
In 2021, McDonald’s partnered with TMCF to create the Black & Positively Golden (B&PG) scholarship program. The initiative supports bright young minds headed to the nation’s HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities).
The B&PG scholarship program is the latest example of McDonald’s long-standing commitment to education in Black communities. The company has awarded millions in scholarships over the past decade and is deeply committed to supporting brilliant young minds and brighter futures.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior or senior attending an HBCU during the 2027-2028 academic year
- Current cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher
- Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities
- Must be 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:
Answer the following essay question in 200 words:
- TMCF’s vision is “changing the world…one leader at a time.” In 200 words, how do you plan to use your education to change the world? Share the actions you have taken or plan to take to create impact, and the steps you will pursue to serve and uplift your community and beyond.
Application Dates:
This application opens August 3, 2026, and closes April 23, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time).